It's been a rollercoaster – and with unprecedented levels of political engagement, the psychological impact will be huge. Guardian article by Karen McVeigh, Sept 18th 2014 Waking up on Friday morning, for millions of Scots, will produce the kind of mixture of gut wrenching anxiety tinged with excitement normally felt among football fans before an important game. Then there will be a range of emotions from euphoria on one side to anger and bitter disappointment on the other. T

These are historic times for Scotland, and the people of the United Kingdom. Depending on our views, opinions and beliefs, we will be variously watching the outcome of Thursday’s independence referendum with a mixture of hope or dread, optimism or pessimism, confidence or anxiety. And although some in the UK may be indifferent, few would argue that this process has been anything less than a hugely engaging, invigorating and interesting time for Scottish (and British) politic