Scotland voted to stay in the United Kingdom. The ‘No’ vote garnered 55.4% of the vote compared to the Yes side's 44.6%. Thus, the majority of Scotts opted to remain part of the UK. The referendum result was impossible to thoroughly predict up to the very end of the voting. The voters were fed by long-lasting propaganda campaigns on either side. Yet, Scotland chose to say ‘No’. There was a 95% turnout. British Prime Minister David Cameron, who could have resigned in case of Scotland’s exit, said he was delighted the UK would remain together. "There can be no disputes. No re-runs," he said.
However, it is interesting to note that Scotts were promised more powers even despite the fact it was not mentioned in the ballots.
The Scottish Parliament was promised to be given extra powers for voting ‘No’ to breaking away from the United Kingdom. The Conservatives, Labour and the Liberal Democrats had earlier signed a pledge to give Scotland "extensive new powers" should the UK remain intact. Mr. Cameron also vowed to produce "a balanced settlement: fair to people in Scotland and, importantly, to everyone in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as well".
Thus, Scots had to answer ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ to the referendum question: "Should Scotland be an independent country?"
