Mark Barnes

A Nation Decides: the Scottish Referendum in Pictures Mark Barnes

Relive the Scottish Referendum for Independence with stunning photos and artwork from the campaigns, rallies and social media... On the 18th September, 2014, the world watched as Scotland became the only nation in history to reject Independence. As the day arrived, there was a surprising surge for people wanting independence, which caught the other side of the campaign off guard. The general feeling on the Scottish streets was one of extremely nervous anticipation that Independence was nigh. As the nation watched the results come in, the anticipation was replaced with shock and there was an over-whelming sense of heartbreak. Over the course of the following days, as political promises were broken, a new movement and energy grows within Scotland. Scotland may not be Independent yet, but it lives to fight another day...