Edinburg, September 22 – Here are some of scenes that unfolded as the referendum on independence for Scotland took place on the 18th of September 2014. The historical results were announced on the next day.
The result?
Scotland voted to remain part of the United Kingdom by 55 per cent to 45 per cent.
Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond (pic) announced his resignation following the outcome of the referendum on Scotland’s independence, in Edinburgh, Scotland, Britain, 19 September 2014.
Police officers stand guard as supporters stage a demonstration in Glasgow, Scotland, 19 September 2014, following the results of the Scottish independence referendum.
Pedestrians pass by Piper Anton Doherty playing the bagpipe on Westminster Bridge, by the Houses of Parliament with Big Ben in the background, in London, Britain, 19 September.
British Prime Minister, David Cameron speaks to the press outside number 10 Downing Street in central London England, 19 September 2014. British Prime Minister David Cameron says he is ‘delighted’ that Scotland’s referendum returned a no vote to independence from the United Kingdom.
Police officers stand guard as no supporters stage a demonstration in Glasgow, Scotland, 19 September 2014, following the results of the Scottish independence referendum.
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