With just under 200 days until Scotland votes in the referendum for separation, my online survey tells me that 86% of Ward 13 residents who responded are voting NO to a separate Scotland.

As both sides of the campaign marked the countdown, the Scottish Secretary, Alistair Carmichael was quoted in the media today:

“independence would have far-reaching consequences” for Scotland, as he argued the nation was “stronger and more secure as part of a United Kingdom”.

With the referendum “fast approaching” he said it was time for everyone to “turn their attention to how they intend to vote”

Mr Carmichael said: “This is not a decision to be taken lightly – we cannot afford to gamble with our nation’s future – so that means making an informed choice and to do that we all need to get the facts.

“And nobody should think that this is not a decision that matters for them.

“Crucial decisions – like whether you keep the UK pound in your pocket and who will be a British citizen – rest on this vote.”

He added: “This ballot is not won and the outcome will not be decided until the last vote is cast. Everyone who has a vote should use it – and use it wisely.”