Forecasters say the country will be split on referendum day

Forecasters are predicting a 50/50 split on referendum day and that’s just the weather.

The polling turnout on the west coast of Scotland could be set for a boost on Thursday with the Met Office expecting temperatures to reach 20 or even 21 degrees.

In contrast there will be lower temperatures and a chance of rain in the east as a weather front comes in from the North Sea.

However, a Met Office spokeswoman said polling stations in Tayside and Fife should escape any major downpour.

She added: “We are seeing an east/west split as far as the weather is concerned.

“In Glasgow it will be a fairly nice day and we could even see some unseasonal temperatures.

“Over in Dundee it is more likely to be cloudy with a chance of light rain, with tempertaures a bit lower, maybe around 16 or 17 degrees.

“But it will still be fairly reasonable for the time of year.”