LONDON — Former James Bond actor Sean Connery has said an independent Scotland is an opportunity “too good to miss” and ending the union with England would help boost artistic creation north of their common border. The Scottish-born star, 83, spoke out six months before a referendum that could split the United Kingdom. A long-term supporter of separation, the Bahamas resident has said he could return to his native land if it became independent. He was the latest in a number of high-profile stars recently entering the independence debate. Last month, rock star David Bowie said “Scotland, stay with us” in a message read out by model Kate Moss at the Brit pop music awards. “As a Scot and as someone with a lifelong love for both Scotland and the arts, I believe the opportunity of independence is too good to miss,” Connery wrote in an article due to be published on the New Statesman website on Tuesday.— Reuters
