Mccartney paul biography scottish independence

          The former Beatle has given his signature to an open letter calling for Scotland to remain part of the UK.

        1. Sir Paul McCartney is urging voters in Scotland to reject independence and remain part of the United Kingdom.
        2. Sir Paul McCartney becomes the latest celebrity to call for Scotland to stay part of the UK ahead of the historic vote on independence.
        3. The former Beatle's hit Mull of Kintyre has been earmarked as an alternative British anthem by a social media user who may - or may not.
        4. Scotland's independence debate has gripped the world of show business, pitting heavyweights such as Paul McCartney and Sean Connery on opposite sides.

          5. Sir Paul McCartney becomes the latest celebrity to call for Scotland to stay part of the UK ahead of the historic vote on independence..

          Six links Beatles legend Paul McCartney has to Scotland that may just surprise you

          In the 1970s Sir Paul McCartney was at the height of fame.

          In a bid to avoid various problems he was faced with at the dissolution of The Beatles, the legendary singer fled to Scotland.

          Now 79, the musician could be honoured a peerage to mark his 80th birthday.

          In celebration, we've rounded up a few of the ways McCartney is linked to Scotland.

          His Scottish roots

          Although Mccartney is as Scouse as Lime Street, Macca has always been extremely open and proud of his Irish heritage.

          However, in 2008 his brother, Mike McCartney took another look at the McCartney family tree and discovered a Caledonian connection to throw into the mix.

          It is believed that the McCartneys' great-great-grandfather settled in Scotland in the mid-19th century.

          Mull of Kintyre

          Paul McCartney's 'Mull of Kintyre' is a poignant love letter to a life in Scotland.

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