Scots begin bid for vote on independence

He told Scottish lawmakers in the Edinburgh assembly the ballot would ask Do you agree that Scotland should be an independent country? but could also include a third option,for increased autonomy short of full independence. And he said the voting age should be lowered from the current 18. If a 16-year-old in Scotland can register to join the army,get married and pay taxes,surely he or she should be able to have a say in this countrys constitutional future? Salmond asked.

Details are subject to consultation with voters,and negotiations with the British government,which insists it has the final authority to authorise binding referendum.