The last day of campaigning in the indyref has led to another celebrity clash.

Great British Bake Off finalist James Morton has given his backing to the No campaign the day before Scots head to the polls.

In a post on his website, the Scot said that he felt compelled to speak out because the permanence of the vote does not seem to have been grasped. He also claimed that independence could be seen as Scots running away from problems that are plaguing the UK.

He said: "You might see leaving the United Kingdom as thrusting off the rusty shackles of the Tories to form a new Social-Democratic utopia where health and economic equality is the norm. A phoenix emerging from the ashes of a failed state, so to speak. If this is you, you probably admit to some clear risks, but see them as worth it.

"But it doesn't take much to see Independence a different way. A less panglossian way. I see Independence as a people running away from the problems that plague their country. I see Reporting Scotland as our national news and I shudder with shame. I see the idea of creating a new state for ideological, ethnic, religious or any reason other than to escape persecution, as inherently ridiculous.

"We, as a world, are heading towards a more inclusive, integrated and borderless society and this is a wonderful thing. Imagine, for a moment, that lots of states decided to split whenever a certain ethnic or geographical portion of the population disagreed with the central government. The world would be a cesspool of international bickering at best and military conflict on questionable grounds at worst.

"We share more with the people of the cities of England than we do with any other people in the world, genetically and ideologically. And we should be proud of sharing one thing most of all: our tolerance. Our multicultural population in the UK is probably the best example of international integration in the world. We welcome those in need and we are happy to pay our taxes to support them.

"The fact that Scotland's vote hasn't been the deciding factor in 14 of the last 18 general elections is often lauded by Yes as justification for leaving like-minded Britons to their own devices. But our vote has swung left and right, just like in the rest of the islands. Moreover, our vote has decided 22% of those last 18 elections, despite our population being a mere 8.3% of the UK. We already have disproportionate influence.

"And imagine what that influence could do if we were all as politically riled as this great debate has made us. Just imagine what influence we could have on an international scale if we were as driven as we are now. United. Together we would stand a much better chance at doing good internationally, our voices channelled and amplified through the imposing halls of London. It's a far better choice than running away into our wee Edinburgh hole, oblivious to the troubles beyond Unst or Dumfries.

"Alongside my own romantic nationalism, it is the presence of these risks to our nation and our wealth that decided it early on for me. Not without some doubt and regular re-examination of my position. Then, when the evidence for the maybe-benefits of an independent Scotland are so easily unpicked with minimal research, there can only be one way to vote. I'll see you there. Tomorrow."

Morton also revealed that he had been targeted on social media following his first foray into the indyref debate.

He added: "I've stayed out of the debate as much as I could bear. To potentially polarise my already diminishing demographic? My publishers would be appalled. My single foray into the promotion of the mostly-incompetent Better Together campaign involved nothing more than approval of a few bland words of support. This smallest of gestures resulted in mountains of social media manure from some of the more dubious (and universally male) Yes supporters. The nastiness was such that I was put off getting involved again."

Meanwhile, Icelandic singer Bjork has given her support to Scottish independence.

The singer posted lyrics dedicated to Scotland on her Facebook page.

The lyrics included the lines: "Scotland! Scotland! Scotland! Declare independence. Don't let them do that to you. Start your own currency! Make your own stamp. Protect your language."

The lyrics referenced her 2008 track Declare Independence. The track was originally written for Greenland and the Faroe Islands.