Long list of colorful Scottish celebrities have made public their opinions about independence from the United Kingdom from actor Sean Connery to Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling

Celebrities are using their star power to weigh in on the historic Scottish independence referendum. Mike Jagger, Judi Dench, J. K. Rowling, David Bowie and Mike Myers are among the many influential voices taking sides in next week’s vote over whether Scotland will become a sovereign nation for the first time in 300 years.

Celebrities Taking Sides In Scotland’s Historic Independence Referendum

Sean Connery will not be casting a ballot in Thursday’s Scottish independence vote, the Edinburgh News reports. The former James Bond actor, who is reportedly a strong supporter of an independent Scotland, will not return to his homeland due to his tax exile status, his brother, Neil Connery, told the outlet. Connery lives in the Bahamas