Only one person I know, from all my close friends who like me live and work in Scotland, has any interest in being a citizen of an Independent Scotland. However, we all want a referendum to settle the matter once and for all. A simple Yes or No will do with no mucking about by either Salmond or Cameron.
On the question of the Northern Isles, do please note that they traditionally vote Liberal and have felt marginalised over the years by London, the Gaelic language lobby and in more recent years, the Edinburgh Parliament. Pop up to Kirkwall in Orkney and you will discover a growing desire to strengthen links with Norway and a natty new flag for the Island based on the Norwegian one. Shetland is thinking along the same lines. Don't forget that the oil comes ashore there at Sullum Voe.
This matter is in danger of becoming a bit like Independence for Quebec and Australia becoming a Republic. Issues that are resolved as nobody is willing to trust the voter in case they give a "wrong" result!