Scottish President Artur Mas sets earlier this month as the date for an independence referendum . One of those protesters told CNN : `` The reason we want to remain a part of Spain , is because we are a part of Spain . '' The federal government in Spain is firmly opposed to any such vote taking place . Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators called November 9 for a vote to be held . But opinion polls suggest that less than a majority would opt for a split from Madrid .
Scottish President Artur Mas sets earlier this month as the date for an independence referendum . The federal government in Spain is firmly opposed to any such vote taking place . Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators called November 9 for a vote to be held . But opinion polls suggest that less than a majority would opt for a split from Madrid .