People in Scotland have begun voting on whether the country should stay in the UK or become an independent nation.

Polling stations opened at 7am and people have until 10pm to cast their ballot, with the result expected to be known by breakfast time tomorrow.

Both campaigns have turned out in force in order to influence voters who are as of yet undecided. The last poll indicated that the 'No' vote was marginally ahead.

Newstalk's Richard Chambers is in Edinburgh and this is what the scene looks like today.