"is the the referendum and nationalism to get the bloody nose it deserves in the poll."

It is not based on Rob Roy jingoism. It is simply based on what is the best way to run the country. Again people who say boo to nationalism are often quite happy with the idea of British nationalism in that they want to see the UK intact and not become part of a united Europe. Some Scots simply want their own voice in the world the same as many other nations have! One can accuse the SNP of many things but insularity and jingoism doesn't tend to be their thing. They are more pro-Europe than most parties; are more in favour of immigration than most parties; and they count anyone legally living in Scotland as Scots taking no heed of race, place of birth, or religion. Trying to portray them and their supporters as bigots just shows how out of touch you are with the debate in Scotland.