After Fife declared their voting results in the Scottish referendum, the overall result was made official; Scotland has voted 'No' and rejected independence.

Following their defeat, Alex Salmond, the leader of the 'Yes' campaign, addressed the voters of the referendum stating that this was a victory for democracy.

After years of campaigning Salmond's dream of breaking up the 307-year-old Union has been shattered.

Despite major Yes victories in Dundee and the nation's largest city Glasgow, the Better Together campaign secured the majority it needed.

However, Scotland will still gain more devolved powers from Westminster following pledges by the three main parties.

"I accept that verdict of the people and call on all of Scotland to follow suit," he declared