In the run-up to the vote, the Reporter carried out its own online poll to judge how residents are likely to vote.

We penned a survey with one simple question: Should Scotland be an independent country?

And with 100 votes from across the demographic spectrum, our poll showed 67 per cent of those asked would vote in favour of independence.

Our poll also saw 24 per cent of those surveyed saying they would vote no, with just nine percent saying they are as of yet, undecided. West of Scotland MSP, Stuart McMillan said he was encouraged by the results, but conceded there was only one poll that mattered.

While Better Together’s Jackie Baillie MSP, said online polls do not provide an accurate snapshot of public opinion.

Mr McMillan said: “I’m encouraged both the national and local trend is moving towards a Yes vote. On the doorsteps we are seeing more people turning to Yes after hearing the positive case we have for Scotland’s future.

“Ultimately, the only poll that matters is Thursday, but such a large support for Yes in the Dumbarton and Vale area is heartening. It’s clear a number of voters have yet to make up their mind.” However, Ms Baillie said: “Surveys on social media do not provide an accurate picture of public opinion. This week, on one day alone, our activists spoke to over 700 people in Dumbarton and Alexandria and our results show that 60 per cent are planning to vote No. People are thinking about the very serious risk to jobs at the base, our pensions and mortgages. That’s why I believe the majority of local people will be saying No Thanks to nationalism on Thursday.”