Hmmmm... I think a lot of Scots would declare for European, rather than being British. But to be honest, I think that'd mostly be so that we can annoy the English!

On the other hand, Scotland has always had closer historical ties with mainland Europe than England (again, mostly so that we could annoy the English).

(is there a theme developing here?)

In fact, and through legal necessity, Scots driving on the mainland have to carry "GB" identification on their cars, and most Scots will also place "Ecosse" or "Alba" stickers too..

I know many people who'd leave on the "Ecosse" sticker, but on returning home, throw away the GB sticker...

I don't claim to have any definitive idea of what people in this part of the world think.. people have their own idea of what cultural and social bonds exist between the different parts of the UK and Europe...

but I know that William Hague is barking up the wrong tree in whining on about the loss of the Pound in the election campaign. Most people I've spoken to couldn't care less... as a sign of national identity - the Pound Sterling doesn't cut it, it seems....

Cheers

Steven