Alan Cumming calls on Scots to 'believe in the power of Yes' 10 years on from referendum defeat

The A-list celebrity previously revealed he was unable to vote in the 2014 referendum on Scottish independence.

Alan Cumming has urged Scots to "believe in the power of Yes" 10 years on from the independence campaign's referendum defeat.

The Emmy-winning actor, who divides his time between the US and Scotland, was a vocal supporter of ending the Union in 2014.

The Good Wife star today shared a video on the anniversary of the IndyRef in which he claimed "I don't think we have been better together".

Cumming, who was born in Aberfeldy, said: "I have been looking back to 2014 and remembering the great feeling of positivity and optimism and hope that abounded.

"That feeling, that optimism was palpable everywhere. A feeling of hope. A feeling that we could really change things. A feeling that we could do better.

"I don't think we have been better together. We can see from austerity and from Brexit that wealth has actually gone from Scotland and the Scottish Government has had its powers thwarted by Westminster. Let's try and get back to a place where we believe in ourselves, we believe in the future, and we believe in the power of yes."

Cumming previously revealed in 2013 he would be unable to vote in the referendum on independence as he would be spending most of 2014 working in New York.

He said at the time: "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.

"I am obviously very sad to miss this opportunity to take an active part in deciding Scotland's future, but despite that I am determined to use my voice and express my opinion - two traits that every Scotsman both deserves and holds dear."

Responding to Cumming's statement today, Nicola Sturgeon said: "Politicians obviously played the role we could but actors and artists like Alan Cumming joining the Yes campaign helped us take the case for Scottish independence speak to as many people as possible - and it was a joy to see an increasing number of famous Scots support a Yes vote.

“Alan’s message today is one that will resonate with independence supporters the length and breadth of Scotland, and I hope to convince and persuade others of the case for Yes."

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