I fear that if independence goes forward, they won't be able afford Mother's Pride, let alone national pride.

Before anyone goes off on one, I am saddened by the concept rather than mocking it. To think that as the world gets smaller, global communication and joint efforts, sometimes misplaced, to cure ills and promote harmony encouraged by all... Attempts at parochial nationalism just don't fit the mould.

If Salmond and his mates convince enough people, I won't be laughing at the eventual predicament, I shall be a sad onlooker. Not much GDP in service industries...... Seriously reviewing the property portfolio. I used to think Edinburgh was rock solid but the student accommodation in Morningside has actually gone down in value over the last two years. Fears for the economy then aren't exactly groundless. Not worried for my beer fund, that can look after itself. Just concerned for a place I spend lots of time in and used to call home for a short while years ago.