From an electoral perspective there is no such thing as a "Scott" nor "English" nor "Welsh" just an eligible voter. Just as it was yesterday and the day before. As for ex pats not being eligible to vote - It is a specious argument, if eligible, they had the option to remain on the electoral register where they were last registered. There was no clamor to change the rules for the 1979 referendum nor for devolution nor for the last UK Westminster election so why now – distraction.