Independence Day in Scotland
Despite the fact that the independence of the country was finally confirmed only in 1328, and subsequently it was lost again, nowadays the country is still part of the United Kingdom of Great Britain. Nevertheless, June 24 is a national holiday best loved by the Scots, and widely marked with colourful celebrations, dances, concerts and folk festivals.
September 18, 2014 to the citizens of great Britain and the European Union, permanently residing in Scotland were asked to answer "Yes" or "no" to the question: "Should Scotland be an independent country?". In the referendum were entitled to participate 4.13 million citizens above the age of 16 years.
In case of positive response the majority of voters in Scotland could be declared an independent country on 24 March 2016.
By the morning of September 19, all the votes were counted: 55,3 % of voters opposed independence. As most who appeared on sections of the electorate voted against Scottish independence, it remained part of the UK.
