THE UK is buzzing with speculation over the future of Scotland – with the country’s independence being put to the vote.

Scots are divided, with some wanting the country to go it alone and others preferring to remain part of the United Kingdom.

Up to 4.2million Scottish voters head to the polling booths today to cast their vote in what will be an historic election.

Find out what the residents of Clacton think in our Talking Point feature, only in the Clacton Gazette - out now.