13 Unforgettable Photos From The Scottish Independence Referendum

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Scotland's referendum on independence is on Thursday, Sept. 18.

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The vote that will decide whether or not Scotland leaves the United Kingdom after a 307-year union. The last two weeks have been far from a snooze-fest.

In the home straight, both the Yes (pro-independence) and No (pro-union) groups have ramped up their campaigns as polls have put the Scotland vote neck-and-neck.

The photos below show how supporters on both sides of the debate have been promoting their cause over the last month.

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It's clear which side of the debate designer Vivienne Westwood supports.

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The designer sent models down the runway wearing "Yes" badges during London's Fashion Week.

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Union flag fairy lights are pictured outside a cottage supporting the "No" campaign on North Uist in the Outer Hebrides.

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A "Yes" campaign poster is displayed on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.

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The word "Yes" is scrawled on the sand as people look out over the bay at Luskentyre beach on the Isle of Harris.

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A "No" campaign placard and Union flag are seen outside a cottage on the Isle of North Uist, in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland.

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British Prime Minister David Cameron said he would be heartbroken if Scots vote to tear apart the United Kingdom family of the nations.

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Pro-independence supporters aren't above wearing flashy jewelery to get the word out.

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"Free Scotland."

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A "No" campaign poster is seen in Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides.

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A bunch of colorful "Yes" balloons are seen in Edinburgh, Scotland.

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Campaigners are taking advantage of the Scottish landscape.

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And finally...

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