Sir Billy Connolly has said independence “may just be the way to go” to avoid the impact of Brexit.
The legendary comedian, who has previously been vocal against a Scottish breakaway, says the “disaster” of leaving the EU has made him reassess his position.
The “Big Yin” laid out his thoughts in his new book Made in Scotland.
“As an Anglophile I’ve never shouted for Scottish independence, but I might be changing my mind now,” he wrote.
“The Brexit vote is a disaster and the breaking up of the togetherness of Europe is a crime bordering on a sin.
“I think the more people are together, not separate, the happier they will be.
“The most important thing for Scotland is to keep our contact with Europe.
“Scots voted to stay in Europe and if the only way for us to do that is to become independent from England, that may just be the way to go.
“And I never thought I would say that.”
