The Perthshire town of Auchterarder, which is gearing up for a massive influx of golf fans when Gleneagles hosts the Ryder Cup, was Monday’s stopping-off point for The Courier Referendum Roadshow.
Among the first visitors to voice his opinion was Daniel Machan, 30, from Stirling, who is a caddie at Gleneagles.
“I am no all the way,” he said. “Although Scotland as an independent country could benefit in some aspects, overall I do not think it is a good idea.”
His fellow caddie, Scott Robertson, 43, from Dunning, said he has decided not to vote at all.
“It is a waste of time,” he said. “Yes or no, they both have ulterior motives.”
Golf attendant at Gleneagles, Alvaro Lopez from Spain, said although he was not entitled to vote in the referendum he felt independence was not a good option at the moment due to economic conditions.
“It is not the right time for Catalonia or Scotland,” said the 32-year-old. “It could have an impact on the English tourist trade. Scotland and England are better together.”
The voting at Auchterarder showed a strong no vote 70% as opposed to 30% for yes.
Among those backing independence was lifelong Courier reader Jack Murchie, 84, from Auchterarder.
“We never vote for Tories in Scotland but we get stuck with them,” he said.
Another independence supporter was Tom Barrett from the town, who said the spending of oil revenues had been “profligate” in the past.
“Scotland and the southeast of England are very different, it is a very unequal country,” he said.
Margaret McLean, also from Auchterarder, backed his stance saying: “We need a more democratic country, we have to look after pensioners and the NHS. Independence would give a better future for the young ones.”
Before flying off to Westminster, Ochil and South Perthshire MP Gordon Banks dropped in at the roadshow when it visited Dunning in the afternoon.
He was full of praise for the initiative saying: “I think it is great that The Courier is going out and about speaking to people.”
Mr Banks said he thought it was important that people were getting clear information and that it was not about personalities.
“It is much more fundamental and important than that,” said Mr Banks. “The UK is not perfect but independence would be a step in to the dark there are so many unanswered questions.”
The no vote won the day at Dunning polling 64% as opposed to 36%.
Follow all the roadshows at www.thecourier.co.uk/indy-roadshow.