Scotland Votes ‘No’ To Independence: Celebrities, Politicians React On Twitter

Voters in Scotland on Thursday rejected independence from the UK in a historic referendum. According to reports, voters in Glasgow, Scotland's largest city, voted in favor of independence, while those in the capital of Edinburgh cast their votes against it.

About 55 percent voted “No” across Scotland as the referendum reportedly drew a record turnout of voters casting ballots. British Prime Minister David Cameron expressed his delight at the outcome but the referendum result is a blow to First Minister Alex Salmond who had campaigned for an independent Scotland. Salmond reportedly said the fact that about 1.6 million people, or 45 percent, voted "Yes" to breaking away from the UK was a victory in itself.

Here are some notable reactions, from politicians and celebrities, to the result, on Twitter.

Feel sad for those who campaigned hard for a yes vote. Hopefully some meaningful change will come of this. It was by no means a landslide.
— Simon Pegg (@simonpegg) September 19, 2014

#indyref Been up all night watching Scotland make history. A huge turnout, a peaceful democratic process: we should be proud.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) September 19, 2014

it's so wonderful to wake up to a still-United Kingdom, a country which can go on playing a positive role in a dangerous world #indyref
— Anne Applebaum (@anneapplebaum) September 19, 2014

Fear is more powerful than faith. Until that changes none of us are free.
— Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) September 19, 2014

When I went to bed last night I thought Scotland would vote 'Yes'. Very surprised.
— Joseph Barton (@Joey7Barton) September 19, 2014

To be fair, I've always hated Scotland
— Frankie Boyle (@frankieboyle) September 19, 2014

Was it only 24hours ago that I was queuing up outside Moffat Town Hall to vote? As we have seen a long time in Scottish politics!
— David Mundell MP (@DavidMundellMP) September 19, 2014

Mary Pitcaithly confirms the total number of votes in Scotland was 3,623,344 - 84.6% pic.twitter.com/Pf3wMblQvl
— Edinburgh Council (@Edinburgh_CC) September 19, 2014

The 6 million strong city of London (& other cities) must get powers to parallel those being devolved to Scotland #indyref
— Diane Abbott MP (@HackneyAbbott) September 19, 2014

An extraordinary night. Humbled by the level of support and the efforts of our volunteers. Will give speech in Glasgow shortly. #indyref
— Alistair Darling (@TogetherDarling) September 19, 2014

The #indyref has led to demand for constitutional reform across the UK. People want power in their own hands, not hoarded in Westminster.
— Nick Clegg (@nick_clegg) September 19, 2014

So this #indyref marks not only a new chapter for Scotland within the UK but a new chapter of constitutional renewal across the UK.
— Nick Clegg (@nick_clegg) September 19, 2014

Scotland had the biggest, broadest conversation about our future. We have to come together again & move forward together. It's all our home.
— Ruth Davidson MSP (@RuthDavidsonMSP) September 19, 2014

Delighted Scotland has voted to remain in the Union. We are #bettertogether
— Peter Robinson (@DUPleader) September 19, 2014

Pleased the people of Scotland have voted to remain in the Union – together we will shape a new constitutional future for the UK.
— Carwyn Jones (@fmwales) September 19, 2014

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