MY grandmother, Catherine Gunn (94), is a lifelong supporter of Scottish independence and has had a daily subscription to The National since it began.

She recently wrote a poem sharing some of her thoughts on the independence movement. I hope you like it.

We had no vote or say
When the Rogues took our country away
Honour our ancestors who demonstrated then
Go to the booth and pick up a pen
Have your say and sign today
For Scotland For Scotland

No claymore, no sword, no gun
Have your say and sign today
Stand up again with head held high
Sing the songs of yesteryear
Of mountains and rivers and castles in air
Have your say and sign today
For Scotland For Scotland

Gregor Welsh, on behalf of Catherine Gunn
Alva