The Minister for Foreign Affairs says the Irish government will be in close contact with London, Edinburgh and other administrations on how to proceed with enhanced devolution for Scotland.

In a statement this morning, Charles Flanagan said the debate leading up to the referendum was rich and passionate, and it was clear that those making the case on both sides shared a common concern for the best interests of the Scottish people.

55 per cent of Scotland's voters have opted to reject independence.

Britain's Prime Minister David Cameron says the debate has been "settled for a generation" and it's now time for the "United Kingdom to come together and to move forward".

The head of the yes camp, Alex Salmond, says the high turnout which topped 90 per cent in some places - has been a triumph for the democratic process and he accepts the verdict of the people.

Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson is to hold talks with his Welsh counterpart Carwyn Jones later about the implications of the 'No' vote.