They didn't vote for independence. Around 1.6 million voted for independence from the UK and about 2 million voted to remain part of the UK.
The question doesn't apply now because Scotland voted to remain part of the UK on 18 September 2014.
Scotland's people voted in a referendum to have a parliament in 1997. 74.3% of those that voted voted in favour.
A referendum in Scotland in September 2014 decided that the Scottish people would rather not have independence from the rest of the UK. However, around 1.6 million people voted for independence and 2 million for the status quo.
In September 2014, Scotland had a referendum to decide if they wanted to remain part of the United Kingdom or not. Roughly 2 million people voted to remain part of the UK and 1.6 million people wanted to become independent.
In Edinburgh, the winning vote is a very big no. 194,638 voted no. 123,927 voted yes. Since Edinburgh is the capital of Scotland, a major no vote here is an incredibly massive blow for the yes campaign and SNP.
Scotland's independence referendum is tomorrow - 18 September.
Scotland voted to remain part of the UK.
Scotland will have a vote in 2014 to see if the people want independence - :)
After winning the independence from Mexico most Texans voted for annexation. Texas won independence from Mexico in March 2, 1836 after the Texas revolution.
There are many fun and interesting facts about Linwood in Scotland. The biggest fact about Linwood is that it was voted as the poorest town in the country of Scotland.
On July 2nd, the Second Continental Congress approved a movement for independence from Britain. This congress would later adopt the Declaration of Independence.