{"id":28657,"date":"2014-09-19T15:28:54","date_gmt":"2014-09-19T15:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.allyngibson.com\/?p=28657"},"modified":"2014-09-19T15:28:54","modified_gmt":"2014-09-19T15:28:54","slug":"history-as-it-happened-live-tweeting-the-scottish-referendum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.allyngibson.com\/?p=28657","title":{"rendered":"History As It Happened: Live-Tweeting the Scottish Referendum"},"content":{"rendered":"

Yesterday, Scotland voted on its independence from the United Kingdom. While I plan on having a longer post with my thoughts on the historic event and its results, for the moment I want to share with you — and preserve for history — my live-tweeting of the results as they came in last night along with some commentary along the way.<\/p>\n

This is the first draft of history, as it happened.<\/p>\n

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When do the #indyref<\/a> polls close in Scotland? What time will the returns start coming in?<\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 18, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Gordon Brown's final speech on the #IndyRef<\/a> is a thing of beauty, passion, and rhetoric. Loved it. http:\/\/t.co\/SZ1TSE0vZc<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 18, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Scotland has to count the votes by hand? Where's the Diebold machines? This seems way too low tech to me. #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 18, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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If it's Yes, if it's No: why politics could get rather messy http:\/\/t.co\/HspJzUC86q<\/a><\/p>\n

— James Landale (@BBCJLandale) September 18, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I just cannot deal with @DCCC<\/a> fundraising pleas today. Don't they know there's an important election happening in Scotland? #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 18, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Seriously, @dccc<\/a>, shut up about Karl Rove! What's happening in Scotland is way more important right now! #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Clackmannanshire votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 16,350 No 19,036 Turnout 88.6% http:\/\/t.co\/h3E5o4nNP4<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I'm jealous of #indyref<\/a>; a whole country voting on its future. Here, Ohio is the only state that matters. We should nuke Ohio from orbit.<\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Latest picture of the count in Glasgow #ScotlandDecides<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/HDgUEemRbX<\/a><\/p>\n

— Chris Scullion (@scully1888) September 18, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Orkney votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 4,883 (33%) No 10,004 (67%) Turnout 83.7% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Why aren't there more #indyref<\/a> results? I've got the shakes, and it's been ages since Orkney came in!<\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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There are rumors that Alex Salmond's own constituency voted No on the #indyref<\/a>. Did he badly misjudge his own people?<\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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In Edinburgh, @BBCLBicker<\/a> reports some at the count believe the result could be as much as 60% for 'No' and 40% for 'Yes'. #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Scotland News (@BBCScotlandNews) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Turnout set to be 84% for #indyref<\/a>, topping previous Scottish election high of 81% in 1951, says Prof John Curtice http:\/\/t.co\/7KKRLUxMAn<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Politics (@BBCPolitics) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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If Yes loses Edinburgh and Aberdeen and Glasgow is a toss-up, what path to victory do they have? #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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While I won't be unhappy with either result, I would have voted No in the #indyref<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/Iuxg9bKYwP<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Shetland votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 5,669 (36.3%) No 9,951 (63.7%) Turnout 84.4% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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At this point, Alex Salmond has to be wondering when a result will come in favoring Yes #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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RESULT: Comhairle nan Eilean Siar votes 'No' Yes: 9195 No: 10544 #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Scotland News (@BBCScotlandNews) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Losing Comhairle nan Eilean Siar has to sting Yes; this and Dundee were considered locks by the Yes campaign #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I'm being told Declaration in Glasgow expected within the hour#indyref<\/p>\n

— Aileen Clarke (@BBCAileenClarke) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Well the result looks disappointing. But losing the energy & motivation of people who've become re-engaged in politics would be even worse.<\/p>\n

— Patrick Harvie (@patrickharvie) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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That RT? Scottish Green Party, worked with SNP on the Yes campaign, conceding on the #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Inverclyde votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 27,243 (49.9%) No 27,329 (50.1%) Turnout 87.4% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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RESULT: Dundee votes 'Yes' Yes: 53,620 No: 39,880 Turnout: 78.8% #indyref<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/7jr2YirOaL<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Scotland News (@BBCScotlandNews) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Best news of the night for Salmond thus far, but Dundee was always favorable. Can he make up ground? #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Renfrewshire votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 55,466 (47.2%) No 62,067 (52.8%) Turnout 87.3% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Scotland's #indyref<\/a> totals after 7 of 32 declarations: Yes 172,426 (49.1%) No 178,811 (50.9%) http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Yes now takes the lead in #indyref<\/a>, but will it hold?<\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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West Dunbartonshire votes YES in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 33,720 (54.0%) No 28,776 (46.0%) Turnout 87.9% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Midlothian votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 26,370 (43.7%) No 33,972 (56.3%) Turnout 86.8% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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No regains a slight lead in the running #indyref<\/a> tallies<\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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This really does feel like Monty Python's "Election Night Special" #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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East Lothian votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 27,467 (38.3%) No 44,283 (61.7%) Turnout 87.6% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Stirling votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 25,010 (40.2%) No 37,153 (59.8%) Turnout 90.1% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I love the Battle of Stirling scenario in Age of Empires II; you can totally break it if you don't age up #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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With 11 constituencies in, No has a 40k lead, 53 to 47 #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Falkirk votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 50,489 (46.5%) No 58,030 (53.5%) Turnout 88.7% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Yes won Dundee by fifteen points. Their forecast for Dundee was thirty points. Serious underperforming of their projections. #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Scotland's #indyref<\/a> totals after 12 of 32 declarations: Yes 335,482 (46.8%) No 381,025 (53.2%) http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Angus votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 35,044 (43.7%) No 45,192 (56.3%) Turnout 85.8% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Dumfries & Galloway votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 36,614 (34.3%) No 70,039 (65.7%) Turnout 87.5% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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There's still roughly 3 million votes to be reported. By comparison, only 1 million have been reported. #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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East Renfrewshire votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 24,287 (36.8%) No 41,690 (63.2%) Turnout 90.5% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Aberdeen City votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 59,390 (41.4%) No 84,094 (58.6%) Turnout 81.7% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Salmond's path to victory is narrow and unlikely, but not impossible — a solid margin in Glasgow and close elsewhere #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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East Dunbartonshire votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 30,624 (38.8%) No 48,314 (61.2%) Turnout 91.0% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Scotland's #indyref<\/a> totals after 17 of 32 declarations: Yes 521,441 (43.8%) No 670,354 (56.2%) http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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We're told about 10 minutes to Glasgow declaration #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Gillian Sharpe (@sharpgm) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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I haven't seen anything about the returns from Dunny on the Wold. The Adder Party had no position that I can recall. #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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North Lanarkshire votes YES in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 115,783 (51.1%) No 110,922 (48.9%) Turnout 84.4% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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South Lanarkshire votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 100,990 (45.3%) No 121,800 (54.7%) Turnout 85.4% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Perth & Kinross votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 41,475 (39.8%) No 62,714 (60.2%) Turnout 86.9% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Just asked very senior figure in yes campaign, "Can you still win?" The answer. "No." #indyref<\/a> #Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n

— James Cook (@BBCJamesCook) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Perth and Kinross is a blow to Yes; that was a bastion of support #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Ahead of the Glasgow declaration, @BBCAileenClarke<\/a> says the 'Yes' camp seem "very content" with the result. #indyref<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/7jr2YirOaL<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Scotland News (@BBCScotlandNews) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Glasgow votes YES in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 194,779 (53.5%) No 169,347 (46.5%) Turnout 75.0% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Glasgow breaks strongly for independence, but Yes is still down by 160k #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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West Lothian votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 53,342 (44.8%) No 65,682 (55.2%) Turnout 86.2% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Scottish Borders votes NO in #indyref<\/a>: Yes 27,906 (33.4%) No 55,553 (66.6%) Turnout 87.4% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Scotland's #indyref<\/a> totals after 23 of 32 declarations: Yes 1,055,716 (45.7%) No 1,256,372 (54.3%) http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Remember, there are still roughly 2 million more votes to be reported #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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North Ayrshire votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 47,072 (49.0%) No 49,016 (51.0%) Turnout 84.4% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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There are still 8 more councils to declare #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Sky News analysis indicates that the 'No' campaign is on course to win the #IndyRef<\/a> election and Scotland will remain in the UK. #IndyRef<\/a><\/p>\n

— Sky News (@SkyNews) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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South Ayrshire votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 34,402 (42.1%) No 47,247 (57.9%) Turnout 86.1% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Nicola Sturgeon says "What we are not seeing tonight is any kind of endorsement for the status quo." #indyref<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/7jr2YirOaL<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Scotland News (@BBCScotlandNews) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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East Ayrshire votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 39,762 (47.2%) No 44,442 (52.8%) Turnout 84.5% http:\/\/t.co\/sIksviDzri<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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The front page of the (4.30am edition) of the Guardian: 'Scotland says no' via @SimonNRicketts<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/OfwISTinD7<\/a><\/p>\n

— Ben Quinn (@BenQuinn75) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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BBC forecasts Scotland votes No #indyref<\/a> http:\/\/t.co\/QuJGonEhmE<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Scotland News (@BBCScotlandNews) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Ladies and gents, I'm closing down this #indyref<\/a> live-tweet in 5 minutes. It's been fun, but I need the sleep. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Good night, #indyref<\/a>! Alex Salmond, you made the whole world talk about Scotland. Gordon Brown, you saved what you believed in. Scotland!<\/p>\n

— Allyn Gibson (@allyngibson) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Aberdeenshire votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 71,337 (39.6%) No 108,606 (60.4%) Turnout 87.2% http:\/\/t.co\/THhLvOYYyY<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Edinburgh votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 123,927 (38.9%) No 194,638 (61.1%) Turnout 84.4% http:\/\/t.co\/F4RSIxxXEo<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Argyll & Bute votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 26,324 (41.5%) No 37,143 (58.5%) Turnout 88.2% http:\/\/t.co\/ldztK63uhv<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Fife votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 114,148 (45.0%) No 139,788 (55.0%) Turnout 84.1% http:\/\/t.co\/kDzUAimD47<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Moray votes NO in Scotland's #indyref<\/a>: Yes 27,232 (42.4%) No 36,935 (57.6%) Turnout 85.4% http:\/\/t.co\/ft90Dv6Gxb<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Highland votes NO in final council declaration: Yes 78,069 (47%) No 87,739 (53%) Turnout 87.0% http:\/\/t.co\/92Wj2QHdrZ<\/a> #indyref<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Scotland News (@BBCScotlandNews) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Final result of Scotland's Independence referendum #indyref<\/a> NO 2,001,926 (55%) YES 1,617,989 (45%) Turnout 84.59% pic.twitter.com\/A6TZonWupd<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC Breaking News (@BBCBreaking) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Final Scotland #indyref<\/a> result (with corrected map) pic.twitter.com\/RZavnyQf1o<\/a><\/p>\n

— BBC News (UK) (@BBCNews) September 19, 2014<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n