This is a brilliantly crafted piece of writing, explaining in beautiful detail the course of the debate and the main players involved. Your descriptions of Farage, IDS and Boris were spot on.

Like you, I’m saddened that the uninformed have taken Britain back — to the 19th Century. Hopefully Scotland will remain within the EU in some shape or form. In the meantime, be heartened by the words of Nicola Sturgeon http://www.snp.org/nicola_sturgeon_s_statement_on_the_eu_referendum_what_you_need_to_know

For citizens of other EU countries living here in Scotland — you remain welcome here, Scotland is your home and your contribution is valued