Sky News' infamous travelling office sofa has toured the length and breadth of Scotland in the run-up to this week's Scottish referendum.
At a stop-off in Gretna Green, young people had a chance to have their say.
Sky News brought together students from either side of the border to hear their opinions on the independence debate.
The encounter showed it is not just geography that divides them - they are also split when it comes to their views.
Thursday's decision is a big one for young people in Scotland, as it marks the first time 16 and 17-year-olds have been able to vote.
Four in five under-18s (81%) have registered to cast their vote in the Scottish referendum and the issue of independence is a prominent topic on Sky's Stand Up Be Counted website - a new platform for young people aged 16-25 to have their say on subjects that matter to them.
On the sofa, students from Grange School in Cheshire and Grange Academy in East Ayrshire shared their views.
One said: "I think the referendum's only come about because of the current economic situation and I worry that when the situation improves, Scotland (would) regret moving away from the UK."
"I think there would be a general distaste between (England and Scotland) if we did go to independence," said another.
A third student added: "It's easier to say all the things that could go right than to say all the things that can be better if we did stay together because, if it could be so much better, why aren't they now?"
Highlighting the importance of the 16 and 17-year-old vote in her Stand Up Be Counted post, user FLHashemi9 said: "This is the minority which has the potential to determine the outcome of the Scottish referendum."
User MMT39, who describes himself as "very much on the Yes campaign", added: "There's been a lot of talk of voter apathy ... I think Scotland's pretty much thrown that myth right into the fire and smashed it to bits.
"People will vote as long as there's something worth fighting and worth voting for."
Young people can have their say on the Scottish referendum or any other topics by uploading blog posts or short videos to the Stand Up Be Counted website.
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