While some 22 countries voted Yes, seven voted No in various independence referendums since Second World War.
55% voted No and 45% voted Yes.
FTSE100 set to open up by 1.2% as trading begins in aftermath of 'No' Scottish referendum win.
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Scots vote to keep Act of Union despite Alex Salmond's best efforts.
Sterling rebounds sharply in Asia as early results of Scottish referendum put 'No' votes in lead.
Final poll puts Better Together campaign with eight-point lead as results are being counted.
IBTimes UK hit the streets of Scotland on the day of the referendum.
Elections Scotland has estimated that the result will be announced between 06:30 and 07:30 BST.
IBTimes UK goes to polling stations in Edinburgh
SME owner and energy industry expert Kat Heathcote tells us why she's voting Yes
Murray was swayed to vote in favour of independence following the 'no campaign's negativity'.
SME owner and energy industry expert Kat Heathcote tells us why she's voting Yes
IBTimes TV caught up with Catalans which flew to Scotland to support Scots
Look back at the triumphs and failures of both campaigns as Scotland takes to polls.
IHS' expert on political and violent risk issues in Britain speaks to IBTimes UK
Scottish Enterprise issued 'yes' tweet before deleting partisan contribution from Twitter
Man accused of attacking pro-union Labour councillor as he voted in referendum poll.
IBTimes UK takes a look at the two campaigns in the referendum.
'Bereft' voters on losing side of Scottish Referendum 'should not vent anger on social media.'
How and when Scotland's future will be decided on day of historic referendum
FTSE trading slightly higher and pound up against major currencies on day of Scotland's referendum.