Scotland may vote to leave UK next week
- In 1707, Scotland and England joined to create Great Britain.
- In 2011, the Scottish National Party gained outright majority.
- The SNP promised to hold a vote on independence.
- That vote happens on September 18.
- Polls show a statistical tie with 51% favoring independence.
- If passed, it would be formally enacted in 2016.
- If passed, it would end 307 years of Scot/English union.