The neighbouring towns of Tayport and Newport are geographically close but were poles apart when the Courier referendum roadshow visited.
We rolled into Tayport on Thursday morning before heading to nearby Newport in the afternoon, to survey members of the public and finds out their views on independence.
In our informal ping pong ball vote, Tayport was 67% in favour of a Yes vote, while Newport was almost the exact opposite with 66% intending to vote No.
People we spoke to were concerned about the threat of apathy as well as potential backlash after September 18.
One woman in Newport said: “I am concerned whether people will vote at all. So many people are disillusioned with the voting system.”
A Yes voter said: “Everyone is going into this vote with an air of trepidation.”
A man who plans to vote Yes said he was worried about the risk posed by UKIP and the chance of the UK leaving the EU.
Another man from Tayport said the referendum was about children’s futures.
He said: “The vast majority of people voting in Scotland are either parents or future parents so I think with this vote we are looking towards securing the future for our children.”
He also said he felt the Scottish Government should present both sides of the argument for and against independence.
Friday marks the end of our 10-week roadshow. We have criss-crossed Courier country and finish up in Arbroath this morning, ending in Carnoustie this afternoon.
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