Scottish Independence Referendum (2014)

The Scottish Independence Referendum of 2014 was a national vote in Scotland, asking residents whether they wanted to become an independent country or remain part of the United Kingdom. The referendum was held on September 18, 2014, and resulted in about 55% voting to stay in the UK and 45% voting for independence. The vote was driven by discussions over national identity, economic control, and governance. It was a peaceful, democratic process, with the UK government guaranteeing further devolution of powers regardless of the outcome, and it significantly influenced future Scottish politics and debates on independence.