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It's ironic that the growth of Scottish nationalism has precipitated in the English the sort of hand-wringing the Scots have always done over who they are.

All nationalism is based on racism and hate. I'm Scottish; I was born in Scotland, as my parents, as my grandparents.

I feel so Scottish when I go abroad, and I'm so proud of it, but for me, it's not a political statement - I just happen to be Scottish.

I'm fiercely proud to be Scottish.

I feel incredibly passionate about Scotland not becoming an independent country.

Being a great believer in Scottish tradition, I followed the example of my fellow countrymen and moved to England.

Both my parents are Scottish, and although I grew up in Canada after moving over, all of my family are proud to be Scots.

I'm as Scottish as they come.

I come more to Scotland than I ever used to, so I feel more connected to it, more part of the zeitgeist. You know when you realize you have a choice and I'm choosing my homeland. It's funny: when you get older these things creep up to you.

Independence is the only way Scotland can realise its full political and cultural potential in the 21st century.