There is no EU or UK choice

Sir, – Your writer Stefan Morkis points out that independence marchers appear to be primarily seeking to keep up their own spirits (“Pro-independence marchers merely going round in circles”, August 6).

Certainly for the vast majority of those who voted No in 2014, the determination of a minority to keep finding reasons to revisit the issue, feels a lot like they are seeking to impose their view on the rest of us.

Thousands marching through our cities to re-emphasise the point that there are those who will not be satisfied until they get their way, will likely leave the majority unmoved.

Arguably back in 2014, a judgment of all the pros and cons of separating from the UK played a part in the people’s decision, including the impact on the economic, social and cultural ties between our nations.

Those wanting a rerun of that vote sooner rather than later now seem to be hoping that Brexit will make the difference.

Yet this ignores not only the significant proportion of SNP supporters who are not fans of the EU, but also that there is no doubt that a Scotland out of the UK will also find itself out of the EU as well.

Trying to turn a second independence referendum into a choice between the UK and the EU falls rather flat if it is clear that the EU itself would not be interested in taking on an independent Scotland until it has met a range of hard-to-satisfy joining criteria.

Yet perhaps for some, separation from the UK is something to be pursued at any cost. Keith Howell. White Moss, West Linton.

Thousands marching through our cities to re-emphasise the point that there are those who will not be satisfied until they get their way, will likely leave the majority unmoved