2014 Scottish independence referendum: Looking back at the vote that changed Scotland forever

By Ross McCafferty

Published 28th Feb 2019, 14:03 GMT

Updated 18th Sep 2019, 17:30 GMT

Scotland voted against independence.

placeholder image — Scotland voted against independence.

Today marks five years since Scots went to the polls to vote on their constitutional future, voting by 55 per cent to 45 to remain a part of the United Kingdom.

Scottish politics is almost unrecognisable from that day five years ago, with calls for a second poll among recent developments.

Independence supporters ahead of the poll.

placeholder image — Independence supporters ahead of the poll.

Yes Activist Elaine C Smith at a count.

placeholder image — Yes Activist Elaine C Smith at a count.

Anti-independence protesters at Holyrood.

placeholder image — Anti-independence protesters at Holyrood.

Then Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the Glasgow count - where it was announced Scotland's largest city had voted Yes.

placeholder image — Then Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at the Glasgow count - where it was announced Scotland's largest city had voted Yes.

Independence celebrations were put on hold as it emerged the No campaign was set to be successful.

placeholder image — Independence celebrations were put on hold as it emerged the No campaign was set to be successful.