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At-a-glance: Scottish referendum results night At-a-glance: Scottish referendum results night
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The votes have been cast, and Scotland has rejected independence.The votes have been cast, and Scotland has rejected independence.
The key developments so far are summarised here.The key developments so far are summarised here.
There is also up-to-the-minute rolling coverage on the BBC's live referendum page.There is also up-to-the-minute rolling coverage on the BBC's live referendum page.
The story so far...The story so far...
The BBC has predicted that Scotland is going to reject independence by 55% to 45%. Scotland has voted to stay in the United Kingdom.
31 of the 32 council areas have declared - Clackmannanshire was the first at 01:30. 31 of the 32 council areas have declared - the 'No' side has an unassailable lead of 1,914,187 votes to 1,539,920. With one count still outstanding, 55% people voted No to independence, while 45% voted Yes.
Clackmannanshire was the first at 01:30.
Since then, Orkney, Shetland, the Western Isles, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, Midlothian, East Lothian, Stirling, Falkirk, Angus, Dumfries & Galloway, East Renfrewshire, Aberdeen, East Dunbartonshire, South Lanarkshire, Perth & Kinross, West Lothian, Scottish Borders, North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, East Ayrshire, Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh, Argyll & Bute, Fife and Moray have, in that order, all voted "No" to independence.Since then, Orkney, Shetland, the Western Isles, Inverclyde, Renfrewshire, Midlothian, East Lothian, Stirling, Falkirk, Angus, Dumfries & Galloway, East Renfrewshire, Aberdeen, East Dunbartonshire, South Lanarkshire, Perth & Kinross, West Lothian, Scottish Borders, North Ayrshire, South Ayrshire, East Ayrshire, Aberdeenshire, Edinburgh, Argyll & Bute, Fife and Moray have, in that order, all voted "No" to independence.
The Fife result, at 06:08, meant that Scotland had officially rejected independence.The Fife result, at 06:08, meant that Scotland had officially rejected independence.
The largest of the local authority areas, Glasgow, voted "Yes". Dundee, West Dunbartonshire and North Lanarkshire also voted in favour of independence.The largest of the local authority areas, Glasgow, voted "Yes". Dundee, West Dunbartonshire and North Lanarkshire also voted in favour of independence.
As it stands, the "No" total is 1,914,187 compared to 1,539,920 for "Yes".
How many people have voted?How many people have voted?
Figures from the areas reported so far have backed up predictions of a high turnout. In East Dunbartonshire, 91% of eligible voters cast a ballot.Figures from the areas reported so far have backed up predictions of a high turnout. In East Dunbartonshire, 91% of eligible voters cast a ballot.
The turnout in Glasgow was 75%, lower than elsewhere.The turnout in Glasgow was 75%, lower than elsewhere.
Prof Curtice says the overall turnout looks on course to be about 84%, which would be a record high for a nationwide vote in Scotland - topping the 81% recorded at the 1951 general election.Prof Curtice says the overall turnout looks on course to be about 84%, which would be a record high for a nationwide vote in Scotland - topping the 81% recorded at the 1951 general election.
By the time polls opened on Thursday, 4,283,392 people - 97% of the electorate - had registered to vote.By the time polls opened on Thursday, 4,283,392 people - 97% of the electorate - had registered to vote.
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Writing on Twitter, Prime Minister David Cameron said he had spoken to Better Together campaign leader Alistair Darling, and congratulated him on a "well-fought campaign". Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond said he accepted the verdict and called on Scotland to "accept the democratic verdict of the people of Scotland". He said the referendum process had reflected "enormous credit upon Scotland". "We shall go forward as one nation," he said.
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond tweeted: "Well done to Glasgow, our commonwealth city, and to the people of Scotland for such a incredible support". Mr Darling said it was a "momentous" result for Scotland and the United kingdom as a whole. "By confirming our place within the Union, we have reaffirmed all that we have in common and the bonds that tie us together. Let them never be broken," he said. Scotland had "chosen unity over division", he added.
Mr Darling said he was "humbled by the level of support and the efforts of our volunteers". Prime Minister David Cameron said: "The people of Scotland have spoken and it is a clear result. They have kept our country of four nations together and like millions of other people I am delighted." He said it was time for the UK "to come together and move forward" with a "balanced settlement" which is fair to Scotland and elsewhere in the UK.
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told the BBC the projected result was "a deep personal and political disappointment" but argued that "the country has been changed forever".Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told the BBC the projected result was "a deep personal and political disappointment" but argued that "the country has been changed forever".
Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell said it would be "political suicide" for unionist parties to renege on their promise of more powers for Scotland.Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell said it would be "political suicide" for unionist parties to renege on their promise of more powers for Scotland.
Former Socialist MSP Tommy Sheridan, who has been campaigning for a "Yes" vote, told BBC Scotland: "It is not looking good to be honest. I am feeling almost broken-hearted."Former Socialist MSP Tommy Sheridan, who has been campaigning for a "Yes" vote, told BBC Scotland: "It is not looking good to be honest. I am feeling almost broken-hearted."
At the countsAt the counts
Police said they were investigating 10 cases of suspected electoral fraud at polling stations in Glasgow.Police said they were investigating 10 cases of suspected electoral fraud at polling stations in Glasgow.
In Dundee, the count was suspended twice due to fire alarms.In Dundee, the count was suspended twice due to fire alarms.
There were fears that the plane carrying ballot papers from Uist and Barra in the Western Isles would be stranded by fog, however it left Benbecula shortly after midnight.There were fears that the plane carrying ballot papers from Uist and Barra in the Western Isles would be stranded by fog, however it left Benbecula shortly after midnight.
What happens next?What happens next?
The remaining votes will be counted.The remaining votes will be counted.
Mr Cameron is expected to respond to the referendum outcome in a televised address from Downing Street after the final results are declared. Mr Cameron promised to give Scotland more powers in the next Parliament.
Mr Salmond is expected to make a statement at 10:00. He said Lord Smith of Kelvin, chairman of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games, is to oversee the process of further devolution.
The BBC's Royal correspondent Nick Witchell said the Queen was due to issue a written statement on Friday afternoon.The BBC's Royal correspondent Nick Witchell said the Queen was due to issue a written statement on Friday afternoon.