As the 18th of September looms large in the distance and the Scottish people prepare to make what might be the biggest political decision in their lives, there are some very interesting things going on.

First off, Yes are beginning to edge ahead in the opinion polls.Disregarding undecided voters, YouGov reports that Yes is ahead of No by two points, merely two weeks before the referendum.

It’s an exciting, thrilling, terrifying time to be a voter of either stripe. For No, it represents a gradual crawl away from the union, a potential step across the line. For Yes, it represents a growth in support, but may provide us with a false sense of security. read more