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What you are 'missing' is that the Scottish gov is practising good pragmatic politics up here that have been accepted by the majority of the Scottish electorate for long enough. They project what I'd call 'outward internationalism' that encompasses many fundamental principles of a tolerant, pluralist society in Scotland - very different from what we're observing south of the border!! Hence their success in the vote and the belief that they do genuinely represent the interests of our country. There was always gonna be a 'dip in the vote' at some point and that has indeed happened but I'd argue that they are 'still in a good place' and will strengthen up again - it's ultimately their policies and performance in gov that will enhance their positive status.