MOTOWN stars Martha and the Vandellas famously sang there's nowhere to run and nowhere to hide.

And there's certainly no escaping the referendum as we finally get our chance to put a cross in the box at the polling stations.

But why would we want to avoid it?

This has been one of the most fascinating times in our country's history.

I said back in May it was encouraging to see people engaging in political and social issues again.

It has only got more impassioned. Everywhere I look there are people wearing Yes or No badges, or displaying window stickers, standing at stalls, rallying on the streets, debating among their families and friends and trying to get their points across.

There has been some talk of nasty tactics, but we can't let a small minority ruin it for us.

We should be proud of the overwhelming majority of people who have been part of peaceful campaigns.

Throughout history an opportunity to tell the world what we want might only come with violent clashes or war, not with a ballot paper.

I hoped the indyref would shake off voter apathy - and with an expected turnout of 85% in Glasgow, there is no denying it has done that.

Enjoy soaking up the atmosphere at the polling stations. But tomorrow there must be no sulking from any sides.

Whether it is Yes or No, we have a lot of work to do. Having the chance to vote on Scotland's future has taught us that we're unsettled.

Many people are unhappy about Westminster's welfare reforms, the so-called bedroom tax and the rise of food banks.

This week I wrote about a mum being so strapped for cash she had to ration nappies. She was having to choose whether to feed her baby or keep him dry.

Some voters want independence so Scotland can make its own decisions.

Others want to see more devolved powers but they want the security of remaining in the union.

And others, still, want to work together with the rest of the UK to address problems.

From speaking to people it is clear they have done their research.

They've come to their decisions in their own time and I respect that. Despite all that divides people living in Scotland, there is more that unites us.

What we can do to make our country better doesn't even have to be political. It can spring from community, respect or friendship.

The people power and enthusiasm can help reshape the country.

So whether you're dancing in the street tomorrow or crying the tears of a clown, it's time to use our energy to make Scotland the country we want to see.