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"No" signs recently appeared in an empty shop next to the headquarters of Oban's "Yes" campaign.

The small town of Oban debates whether to take a risk on Scottish independence

Global Politics

Scotland’s independence referendum takes place next week and the polls show a surprisingly narrow race. In the fishing town of Oban, business owners are divided over whether to gamble the present for a chance that an independent Scotland will be stronger and better.

Kevin, Anna, Dante and James Kane at home in Taynuilt.

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