The former James Bond star, who has "Scotland Forever" tattooed on his forearm, believes the country is "within touching distance" of achieving independence.



Writing for the Scottish Sunday Express, Sir Sean praised Scotland's First Minister Alex Salmond and the work of the SNP government since it took power in May 2007.



The 77-year-old has lived in the Bahamas for several years, but has promised to move back to Scotland after independence.