10 Scottish people who can't vote in the independence referendum

Only those who currently live and are registered to vote in Scotland will have a say on whether the country remains independent. Which means that some famous Scottish people who are outspoken on the issue of independence cannot vote.

1. Alan Cumming

Although Cumming, an active campaigner for Scottish independence, bought a home in Edinburgh in an attempt to vote in the referendum he was told he could not because it was not his main residence. In a blog on his website published in November 2013, Cumming explained: "Because my main residence is in New York and I will be working there on Broadway for most of next year I am ineligible to vote and have had to come off the electoral roll."

2. Billy Connolly

While the Scotsman reports he is technically eligible to vote, Connolly has said he will not vote in the referendum because he will be in New Zealand on 18 September. He has not vocally supported either side in the debate but has been quoted as saying "I've never been a nationalist and I've never been a patriot."

3. David Tennant

The actor, who is originally from Scotland, has previously spoken out against Scottish independence, telling the Big Issue: "It would be very strange to have to present your passport to come over the border." He went on: "I think the world is getting smaller, it doesn’t need to be splintered any further. But it’s not for me to have an opinion on because, sadly, I don’t count as a Scottish person any more."

4. Andy Murray

High profile Scotsman Andy Murray has not made his thoughts on the referendum public. He said this March that while he would "take a position" his thoughts "aren't that relevant, because I can't vote myself".

5. Sean Connery

Sean Connery is a long-time outspoken supporter of Scottish independence, but Bloomberg reported this year that he cannot vote in the referendum as he is not registered to vote in his home country. The actor said in an essay for the New Statesman this March he believes independence was "too good to miss". However Mr Connery added it was "a matter for the people who choose to work and live there".

6. Kenny Logan

Rugby player Kenny Logan is originally Scottish but now lives in England. Earlier this year he supported a legal attempt to overturn Alex Salmond's decision to deny Scottish expats a vote.

7. Sir Alex Ferguson

The former Manchester United manager lives outside Scotland so does not get a vote in the referendum. However, he is strongly pro-union and in 2012 criticised Salmond saying: "Scots living outside Scotland but inside the UK might not get a vote in the referendum, but we have a voice and we care deeply about our country."

8. Brian Cox

The Braveheart actor cannot vote as he no longer lives there. However he told the BBC he supports Scottish independence.

9. Annie Lennox

The singer was born in Aberdeen but lives in London so cannot vote in the referendum. She wrote in February on her Facebook page: "From my perspective, I think the issue is complex and there is certainly a strong element of risk. Personally, I'm neither a gambler nor soothsayer and my view doesn't count in any case."

10. Gordon Strachan

The Telegraph reports Gordon Strachan, the Scottish-born manager of Scotland's football team, is also unable to vote in the referendum because he lives in Leamington spa in Warwickshire.

More: Scottish independence: Seven things UK MPs are worried about