Scots living abroad closely watch vote on independence

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Scots living abroad closely watch vote on independence

Voters in Scotland today are heading to the polls to decide whether Scotland should secede from the UK. It's a historic occasion, watched closely by Scots living all over the world.

EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND - SEPTEMBER 18: Yes and No supporters react to motorists passing the Church Hill Theatre polling place in Morningside on September 18, 2014 in Edinburgh, Scotland. After many months of campaigning the people of Scotland today head to the polls to decide the fate of their country. The referendum is too close to call but a 'Yes' vote would see the break-up of the United Kingdom and Scotland would stand as an independent country for the first time since the formation of the Union. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Voters in Scotland today are heading to the polls to decide whether Scotland should secede from the UK. It's a historic occasion, watched closely by Scots living all over the world.

Voters in Scotland today are heading to the polls to decide whether the country should secede from the United Kingdom.

An astonishing 97 percent of the population registered to vote in this historic referendum, and even Scots who live abroad (and can't vote) are expressing their opinions.

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, a Scottish-born L.A.-based writer, says no matter which way the vote goes, the Union will be changed forever.