Question for Scotland residents: What to expect?

[CameronCat]

Hi

I'm seeking advice from our Scots citizens and residents; any guidance is appreciated.

Here's the deal--while (whilst) doing some preliminary block scheduling of our upcoming trip to Scotland in September, I realized we'll be there during the Referendum.

If my plan holds, we'll be on Skye on the 17th +18th (and thus away from the major hubs) but I still anticipate heightened road traffic and bits of congestion in built-up areas as the populace turns out.

My question is: what else should we expect on the day? How is a "voting day" treated in Scotland?
Is it akin a Bank Holiday? ... stores closed or open? ... pubs closed? ... in general, how will the event affect a tourist? What else should I know or be wary of?

All guidance appreciated, and many thanks.

JT

[cessna152towser]

A voting day in Scotland means business as usual.
The polling stations are open from 7am till 10pm allowing people to cast their vote before or after their normal working day.
A few schools may be closed, if the school building is needed for use as a polling station, otherwise everywhere is open as normal.
Unlikely to be any abnormal traffic congestion nor should you find any businesses closed for the day.

[TheOfficialBren]

That's how it is here, too, on voting days, Alex.

[Jock Scot]

Its exactly as Alex says, although given the unusual nature of this particular occasion, there might be some extra media attention.

[McClef]

The question has been answered and that is far as things need go here to keep within the terms of the above sticky.

[CameronCat]

Thanks for the replies. Looks like it'll be an interesting week.
JT