Is this what the independence movement is about?

That and BraveHeart? and Rob Roy?

And kilts and highland games and curling?

All good and noble stuff no doubt.

But then there is the spectre of the PIIGS. Would you end up more like Ireland or Norway?

Best of luck Scottish friends. Keeping in mind that it will not be easy to strike off on your own, in many ways a "yes" vote will be the start of your troubles rather than the end of them. Let you hearts and your heads guide you and IMHO you are sure to make the right choice for yourselves and your children.