DHAKA: Scotland is on the ‘cusp of making history’ by voting for independence, the country’s first minister has predicted.

Alex Salmond described the independence referendum as a ‘process of national empowerment’ and said the country was ‘rediscovering self confidence’ and ‘finding our voice’.

He was speaking at a press conference for the international media, reports the BBC.

On Wednesday, the main UK party leaders called on Scots to reject independence.

Salmond’s event is taking place on the anniversary of the 1997 devolution referendum.

A new poll has suggested the ‘No’ campaign holds a narrow lead ahead of next Thursday’s independence referendum.

Two previous polls suggested the race was neck and neck.

BDST: 2051 HRS, SEP 11, 2014