Scottish vote outcome important for Larne, a local councillor has claimed. Speaking ahead of this week's referendum in Scotland, Ulster Unionist Cllr Mark McKinty highlighted the possible impact a Scottish 'Yes' vote would have on Larne.
"I believe that the vote on Scottish independence is down to the Scottish people themselves, but it is only right and proper that citizens in other parts of the UK and indeed the rest of the world are able to comment and take part in the debate."
"Men and women from Larne lodges and bands took part in a parade in Edinburgh and there is a simple reason why these and many other local people would feel the pain of a "Yes" vote on Thursday: Scotland and Northern Ireland share a historic socio-cultural bond extending back over many generations."
"There is a great relationship between the Northern Irish and the Scots, exemplified by much shared music and expressions of culture. The obvious example is the Ulster Scots heritage which binds us to Scotland, but there is much more."
"However, the extent of this special bond is much greater. Many of our young people choose to study in Scotland, and the Port of Larne provides a gateway to Northern Ireland from mainland Great Britain. These are just two issues which would affect the people of Northern Ireland should the Scots break away."
"I would obviously wish to see our neighbours remain within the United Kingdom. Strength comes from our unity, and our people are much better economically, socially and culturally than they would be as 4 separate nations: we are better together."
"I believe that the vote on Scottish independence is down to the Scottish people themselves, but it is only right and proper that citizens in other parts of the UK and indeed the rest of the world are able to comment and take part in the debate."
"Men and women from Larne lodges and bands took part in a parade in Edinburgh and there is a simple reason why these and many other local people would feel the pain of a "Yes" vote on Thursday: Scotland and Northern Ireland share a historic socio-cultural bond extending back over many generations."
"There is a great relationship between the Northern Irish and the Scots, exemplified by much shared music and expressions of culture. The obvious example is the Ulster Scots heritage which binds us to Scotland, but there is much more."
"However, the extent of this special bond is much greater. Many of our young people choose to study in Scotland, and the Port of Larne provides a gateway to Northern Ireland from mainland Great Britain. These are just two issues which would affect the people of Northern Ireland should the Scots break away."
"I would obviously wish to see our neighbours remain within the United Kingdom. Strength comes from our unity, and our people are much better economically, socially and culturally than they would be as 4 separate nations: we are better together."
