Industry publication UK Defence Journal, which has tracked the accounts for months, said that multiple X accounts claiming to be supporters of Scottish independence have ceased activity.
One such account, known as ‘Fiona’, has not posted since Thursday.
The accounts went silent after the internet was cut amid protests in Iran. (Image: PA)
The account, which describes itself as “a proud Scottish lass” and “passionate about Scotland's independence & our right to self-determination”, is based in Europe (according to X’s location data).
However, this is likely due to the use of a VPN which obscures the country or region the account is located in.
Other accounts, known as ‘Jake’ and ‘Lucy’, have also been quiet since the blackout began.
The accounts, which have thousands of followers, increasingly shared extreme content in the days prior to going dark.
‘Jake’ claimed that a “top BBC anchor resigned on air and was immediately detained by security services” and that “crowds have surrounded the residence of the newly appointed ‘Governor General’ imposed by London”.
Meanwhile, ‘Fiona’ said that “protesters have seized Balmoral Estate” and “International markets are dumping UK assets as images of tanks in Edinburgh go viral”.
‘Lucy’ claimed that "farmers have used tractors to block the A1 at the English border”, while another account called ‘Kelly’ said that “army trucks are rolling down the Royal Mile. Soldiers in fatigues are guarding the Scottish Parliament”.
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