Scottish independence: Referendum to be held on 18 September, 2014

The Scottish independence referendum will be held on 18 September 2014, First Minister Alex Salmond announced on the 21 March 2013.

Voters will be asked the yes/no question, 'Should Scotland be an independent country'.

• Primary Source

ESO: Background information: Scottish independence: Cameron and Salmond strike referendum deal http://www.europeansources.info/record/scottish-independence-cameron-and-salmond-strike-referendum-deal/

BBC News: Tag: Scotland's future http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/16630456

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/03/referendum-date21032013 http://www.scotland.gov.uk/News/Releases/2013/03/referendum-date21032013

ESO: Background information: Scotland decides on 18 September 2014 http://www.europeansources.info/record/press-release-scotland-decides-on-18-september-2014/

UK: Scotland Office, News, 11.11.13: The Scottish referendum https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-scottish-referendum

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