#IndyRef
Scottish independence referendum hashtag for the September 2014 vote.
Quick Facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Peak | September 2014 |
| Event | Scotland independence referendum |
| Result | 55% voted No |
| Turnout | 84.6% (record high) |
Origin & Impact
#IndyRef dominated Scottish and UK political discourse throughout 2014, culminating in the September 18 referendum on Scottish independence. The hashtag was used by both #YesScotland (pro-independence) and #BetterTogether (pro-union) campaigns, generating intense online debate and unprecedented political engagement.
The referendum campaign became a case study in digital political organizing, with social media playing a transformative role. The vote resulted in 55% No, but the debate energized Scottish politics for years. #IndyRef briefly returned in 2016 after Brexit, with calls for a second referendum (#IndyRef2).
Related Hashtags
- #YesScotland
- #BetterTogether
- #ScotlandDecides
- #IndyRef2 (2016-present)