A previous referendum on the same subject in 2014 was defeated, with 44.7% of the electorate voting in favour of independence for Scotland and uncertainty over Scotland's continued EU membership contributing to the result to remain in the UK.
A previous referendum on the same subject in 2014 was defeated. This was with 44.7% of the electorate voting in favour of independence for Scotland. This was with 44.7% of the electorate voting in favour of uncertainty over Scotland's continued EU membership. This Scotland's continued EU membership was contributing to the result. This was to remain in the UK.