Supporters of Scottish independence reacted with bitter disappointment on Friday as their hopes of breaking away from Britain were dashed, with some breaking down in tears in the streets of Edinburgh.
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Dejected supporters from the “Yes” Campaign sit on a bench in George Square in Glasgow. Cathal McNaughton / Reuters -
Supporters of the No campaign after the final result rolls in. Matt Dunham / AP Photo -
Supporters from the “Yes” Campaign react. Cathal McNaughton / Reuters -
Many had stayed up all night in the hope of a new dawn for their nation but instead had to accept defeat on a grey, rainy morning in Glasgow. Cathal McNaughton / Reuters -
No supporters celebrate as results are announced. Lynne Cameron / AP Photo / PA -
Supporters of the Yes campaign for the Scottish independence referendum stand on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Scott Heppell / AP Photo -
A cross marks a NO vote on a ballot paper. Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images -
“No” campaigners celebrate the Scottish independence referendum result that safeguards the future of the 307-year-old union with England and the rest of the UK. Simon Dawson / Bloomberg -
Scotland’s First Minister Alex Salmond speaks at the “Yes” Campaign headquarters in Edinburgh. Russell Cheyne / Reuters -
Yes vote campaigners console themselves outside the Scottish Parliament building. Christopher Furlong / Getty Images -
Supporters from the “No” Campaign celebrate as they hold up a Union flag. Paul Hackett / Reuters -
Pro-union supporters celebrate. Andy Buchanan / AFP Photo -
‘Better Together’ supporters celebrate the result. Jeff J Mitchell / Getty Images -
Pro-union supporters dance. Andy Buchanan / AFP Photo -
Supporters from the “Yes” Campaign react as they sit in George Square in Glasgow. Cathal McNaughton / Reuters
In pictures: Cheers and tears as Scotland rejects independence
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