And no, it really won't have "long lasting" consequences.
We aren’t seeking freedom, we Scots ARE free!.
We JOINED the UK in 1707. We are free to stay as long as we want or leave. England never conquered Scotland (nor did anyone else, an amazing record), we have always been a free nation.
And again, Britain/GB/UK and England are not the same thing. Britain/GB/UK equally includes Scotland.