Majority Of Scots Think Union Will Divide, Poll

Almost half of Scots believe the election campaign has made a divide in the union more likely - and a majority now think Scotland could become independent in their lifetimes, according to a survey for Sky News.

The Sky Data survey found 43% of Scottish voters believe the way the campaign has been fought makes a divide in the Union more likely.

And 55% think Scotland will become independent in their lifetime.

Voters were also asked their impressions of the party leaders.

The SNP's Nicola Sturgeon came out on top, followed by David Cameron and Ed Miliband. Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg came further behind.

When asked who would be prepared to make tough decisions, a similar pattern appeared.

With just two weeks to go until the General Election, the latest YouGov poll has the Scottish Nationalist Party way out ahead on 49% of the vote, compared to Labour's 25%.

The Sky News average of polls in Scotland shows a similar pattern, suggesting the SNP has a huge lead over the main parties - an advantage that has been held in the months building up to 7 May.

Based on the current polls as they stand today, Sky News projects the SNP will win 52 seats out of 59 in Scotland.

And with the Conservatives and Labour seemingly struggling to win the 326 seats they need for an overall majority, the SNP could be vitally important in any coalition deals.