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In pictures: Scotland referendum count under way In pictures: Scotland referendum count continues
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Counting has begun after people in Scotland voted on whether the country should leave the UK. Counting is under way after people in Scotland voted on whether the country should leave the UK.
Voters answered "Yes" or "No" to the referendum question: "Should Scotland be an independent country?"Voters answered "Yes" or "No" to the referendum question: "Should Scotland be an independent country?"
Polling stations across each of Scotland's 32 local authority areas closed at 22:00 BST (21:00 GMT) on Thursday. Counting will take place throughout the night. Polling stations across each of Scotland's 32 local authority areas closed at 22:00 BST (21:00 GMT) on Thursday. Counting is taking place throughout the night.
The final national result is expected after 06:30 BST (05:30 GMT) on Friday.The final national result is expected after 06:30 BST (05:30 GMT) on Friday.
Tellers are counting votes at Ingleston Hall in Edinburgh. There were 4.2m registered voters across Scotland - 97% of the electorate.Tellers are counting votes at Ingleston Hall in Edinburgh. There were 4.2m registered voters across Scotland - 97% of the electorate.
Clackmannanshire was the first area to declare, with "No" winning by 54% to 46%.
Better Together campaigners celebrated at their Glasgow HQ as they heard they had been successful in Clackmannanshire.
Count observers looking on as ballot papers are counted at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. There is a counting centre in each of Scotland's 32 local authorities.Count observers looking on as ballot papers are counted at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre. There is a counting centre in each of Scotland's 32 local authorities.
Voters were asked a single question on the ballot papers.Voters were asked a single question on the ballot papers.
"Yes" supporters gathered in Glasgow's George Square as they awaited the results of the referendum."Yes" supporters gathered in Glasgow's George Square as they awaited the results of the referendum.
Supporters of both the "Yes" and "No" campaigns headed to the Scottish Parliament as their country's fate was being decided.Supporters of both the "Yes" and "No" campaigns headed to the Scottish Parliament as their country's fate was being decided.
"Yes" supporters waved flags outside the parliament building in Edinburgh. The result in the capital city is not expected until around 05:00 BST."Yes" supporters waved flags outside the parliament building in Edinburgh. The result in the capital city is not expected until around 05:00 BST.
Father and daughter George and Anne Mackay's converted caravan served as a polling station for about 50 residents at Coulags, near Lochcarron, in the Highlands.Father and daughter George and Anne Mackay's converted caravan served as a polling station for about 50 residents at Coulags, near Lochcarron, in the Highlands.
A schoolgirl leaves a polling place in Edinburgh before heading to her morning classes. The decision to lower the voting age to 16 for the referendum has given thousands their first chance to vote in a national election.A schoolgirl leaves a polling place in Edinburgh before heading to her morning classes. The decision to lower the voting age to 16 for the referendum has given thousands their first chance to vote in a national election.
Large queues formed outside polling stations in Glasgow as people cast their votes before heading to work.Large queues formed outside polling stations in Glasgow as people cast their votes before heading to work.
Former prime minister and Better Together campaigner Gordon Brown cast his vote at the North Queensferry Community Centre in Fife.Former prime minister and Better Together campaigner Gordon Brown cast his vote at the North Queensferry Community Centre in Fife.
First Minister Alex Salmond waved to the waiting cameras as he cast his vote at Ritchie Hall in Strichen.First Minister Alex Salmond waved to the waiting cameras as he cast his vote at Ritchie Hall in Strichen.
A voter held up his polling card for the cameras before casting his vote at Morningside Church in Edinburgh.A voter held up his polling card for the cameras before casting his vote at Morningside Church in Edinburgh.
A voter leaving a polling station in The Braes area on the Isle of Skye.A voter leaving a polling station in The Braes area on the Isle of Skye.
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon inspected the pen she used to cast her vote as she left the polling place in Broomhouse Community Hall in Glasgow.Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon inspected the pen she used to cast her vote as she left the polling place in Broomhouse Community Hall in Glasgow.
Better Together campaign leader Alistair Darling was joined by his wife Margaret as he cast his vote at Church Hill Theatre in Edinburgh.Better Together campaign leader Alistair Darling was joined by his wife Margaret as he cast his vote at Church Hill Theatre in Edinburgh.