BUSINESS leaders in the Borders and the south of Scotland have joined over one hundred from all over the country to back a No vote.

Leading business figures in all sectors across Scotland have concluded that the economic risks of separation are not worth taking.

The group of employers said there remain unanswered questions on currency, EU membership and trade with the rest of the UK.

The uncertainty over these big issues has made these leading business figures to say No Thanks to separation.

There are further concerns over research funding to support Scotland’s business base, increased costs from suppliers from and increased costs in sales to the rest of the UK and over losing the strength of the British brand.

Investors who create and sustain thousands of jobs in Scotland, our high profile exporting industries and small enterprises that form the backbone of Scotland all are saying No.

Kate and Gordon Innes, partners of the Tontine Hotel in Peebles, said: "Having engaged with both sides of the independence debate we have no doubt that Scotland will be better staying part of the UK.

"Around 50% of our visitors come from south of the border and they are all asking; 'Why would you vote for an Independent Scotland?' The hotel & hospitality business thrives on certainty, consistency and forward-looking predictability and there is no doubt that the very question of independence has raised much uncertainty.

"That’s why we are certain that we will be much better off staying part of the UK."