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What does Groundskeeper Willie think of Scottish independence?

A lot of celebrities have weighed in on the Scottish independence debate - including 'no' support...
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10.55 13 Sep 2014


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What does Groundskeeper Willie think of Scottish independence?

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10.55 13 Sep 2014


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A lot of celebrities have weighed in on the Scottish independence debate - including 'no' supporters such as Ewan McGregor, Rod Stewart and Alex Ferguson, and pro-independence voices like Alan Cumming, Irvine Welsh and Sean Connery. But what of one of the most famous fictional Scottish personalities of them all?

In a surprisingly thoughtful and at least semi-serious video, Groundskeeper Willie - memorably voiced, as always, by the American Dan Castellaneta - articulates in no uncertain terms his views on Scottish independence. 

After initially remaining neutral on the subject, it becomes clear by the end of the video that Springfield Elementary's groundskeeper sympathises very much with one particular side of the debate (hint: 'Aye or Die').

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Definitely one of the more peculiar and unexpected perspectives as the September 18th referendum approaches fast:


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