The referendum to be held in Scotland on 18 September 2014 will decide if Scotland should become an independent country separate from the United Kingdom (yes vote) or remain part of the UK (no vote).
The result is that Scotland has decided to stay a UK country. Which economically was the best decision they could have made at the time.
In the Scottish Borders, the winning vote is a huge no. 55,553 voted no. 27,906 voted yes.
When a majority of Scottish people vote for full independence in a referendum.
Scotland held a referendum in 2015 to decide if the Scottish people wanted Scotland to become an independent country or remain part of the United Kingdom. Around 52% voted to remain part of the UK. However, the Scottish government is pressing for another referendum.
Scottish Independence hasn't yet been gained. Scotland is still part of the United Kingdom. The SNP, Scottish National Party, have promised the people of Scotland a referendum on Scottish independence but it hasn't happened yet.
The Scottish National Party (SNP) took total control of the Scottish Government with a large majority changing the political landscape of the country and leading to a referendum on Scottish Independence in the autumn of 2014.
Yes probably in about two years time.
In Fife, the winning vote is no. 139,788 voted no. 114,148 voted yes.
In Glasgow, the winning vote is yes. 169,347 voted no. 194,779 voted yes.
In Aberdeenshire, the winning vote is a huge no. 108,606 voted no. 71,337 voted yes.
In Argyll and Bute, the winning vote is no. 37,143 voted no. 26,324 voted yes.
In Renfrewshire, the winning vote is no. 62,067 voted no (53%). 55,466 voted yes (46%).
In Clackmannanshire, the winning vote is no. 19,036 voted no (54%). 16,350 voted yes (46%).