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EU referendum: First Scottish results declared EU referendum: Scottish results show strong Remain support
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The first Scottish results have been declared in the EU referendum - with every council area so far voting in favour of Remain. Scotland looks set to vote in favour of the UK staying in the EU - with every council area so far backing Remain.
Orkney declared its result at about 00:05, with Remain winning 7,189 votes (63%) and Leave on 4,193 (37%). Turnout was 68.4%. After the first 17 declarations in Scotland, Remain was on 63% and Leave on 37% north of the border.
Glasgow voted by 168,335 (67%) to 84,474 (33%) in favour of Remain, although turnout was relatively low.
But results in England and Wales have generally been much better for Leave so far, with the race across the UK neck-and-neck.
Counts are being held in all 32 Scottish council areas. You can find out how your area voted here.
Orkney became the first Scottish area to declare its result at about 00:05, with Remain winning 7,189 votes (63%) and Leave on 4,193 (37%). Turnout was 68.4%.
It was followed by Clackmannanshire, which backed Remain by 58% to 42%.It was followed by Clackmannanshire, which backed Remain by 58% to 42%.
Dundee, Shetland and West Dunbartonshire also voted in favour of Remain, as did the Western Isles.Dundee, Shetland and West Dunbartonshire also voted in favour of Remain, as did the Western Isles.
In East Ayrshire, Remain won 33,891 (59%) votes to Leave's 23,942 (41%), while in Midlothian it was 28,217 (62%) for Remain and 17,251 (38%) for Leave.In East Ayrshire, Remain won 33,891 (59%) votes to Leave's 23,942 (41%), while in Midlothian it was 28,217 (62%) for Remain and 17,251 (38%) for Leave.
But early results in England have been much better for Leave. After results in 15 counting areas out of 382, Remain was on 48.5% and Leave on 51.5%
Counts are being held in all 32 Scottish council areas. You can find out how your area voted here.
The result of the UK-wide referendum is due at around breakfast time.
YouGov has published an on-the-day poll which has Remain on 52% and Leave 48%, while an Ipsos-Mori poll from Wednesday and Thursday put Remain on 54% and Leave on 46%.YouGov has published an on-the-day poll which has Remain on 52% and Leave 48%, while an Ipsos-Mori poll from Wednesday and Thursday put Remain on 54% and Leave on 46%.
But the early results in England have been good for Leave, with Sunderland voting for Brexit by 61% to 39% and Sunderland voting by 65,404 votes to 63,598 for Remain - both of which were worse results for Remain than had been expected. But the early results in England were good for Leave, with Sunderland voting for Brexit by 61% to 39% and Sunderland voting by 65,404 votes to 63,598 for Remain - both of which were worse results for Remain than had been expected.
Former Scottish first minister Alex Salmond has said it was possible that Scotland and Northern Ireland might tip the balance towards Remain.
UKIP leader Nigel Farage said before any votes had been counted that he thought the UK had voted to remain in the EU, but insisted he was not conceding defeat.UKIP leader Nigel Farage said before any votes had been counted that he thought the UK had voted to remain in the EU, but insisted he was not conceding defeat.
Tom Harris, head of the Scottish Vote Leave campaign, admitted he was "glad it's over" and added: "Whoever wins tonight, this is the end of the campaign".Tom Harris, head of the Scottish Vote Leave campaign, admitted he was "glad it's over" and added: "Whoever wins tonight, this is the end of the campaign".
The pound had risen sharply against the dollar but started to fall dramatically after the Sunderland result.The pound had risen sharply against the dollar but started to fall dramatically after the Sunderland result.
It is widely expected that the vast majority of Scotland's 32 local authority areas will back Remain.It is widely expected that the vast majority of Scotland's 32 local authority areas will back Remain.
But the referendum will be decided purely on whether Leave or Remain receives the most votes across the UK.But the referendum will be decided purely on whether Leave or Remain receives the most votes across the UK.
About 46.5 million people were registered to vote - including four million in Scotland - in what is the third nationwide referendum in UK history.About 46.5 million people were registered to vote - including four million in Scotland - in what is the third nationwide referendum in UK history.
Opinion polls published ahead of the referendum suggested the two sides were neck-and-neck, although most showed Remain holding a slight lead on the eve of the vote.Opinion polls published ahead of the referendum suggested the two sides were neck-and-neck, although most showed Remain holding a slight lead on the eve of the vote.
Analysis by Laura Kuenssberg, BBC political editorAnalysis by Laura Kuenssberg, BBC political editor
Several months ago, the Leave campaign didn't have much hope that they could get anywhere close in a short campaign.Several months ago, the Leave campaign didn't have much hope that they could get anywhere close in a short campaign.
They characterised themselves as the plucky underdogs, in with a shout, but certainly the real outsiders.They characterised themselves as the plucky underdogs, in with a shout, but certainly the real outsiders.
But, in part by using that status, indeed building a narrative of the people versus the elites, they have got themselves to a position where they might end up on the winning side.But, in part by using that status, indeed building a narrative of the people versus the elites, they have got themselves to a position where they might end up on the winning side.
Read more from LauraRead more from Laura
Leave's best chance of winning an area in Scotland was predicted to be Dumfries and Galloway, where a declaration is due at about 03:30.Leave's best chance of winning an area in Scotland was predicted to be Dumfries and Galloway, where a declaration is due at about 03:30.
Scotland's largest cities, Glasgow and Edinburgh, are expected to declare at about 05:00 and 03:30 respectively, with both thought to be among the UK's most pro-EU areas.Scotland's largest cities, Glasgow and Edinburgh, are expected to declare at about 05:00 and 03:30 respectively, with both thought to be among the UK's most pro-EU areas.
The official result of the referendum will be declared at Manchester Town Hall, with the exact time dependent on the level of turnout and how close the result is.The official result of the referendum will be declared at Manchester Town Hall, with the exact time dependent on the level of turnout and how close the result is.
The BBC will have comprehensive coverage online with live updates throughout polling day and overnight, as well as up-to-the minute results.The BBC will have comprehensive coverage online with live updates throughout polling day and overnight, as well as up-to-the minute results.
BBC One, the BBC News Channel and BBC Parliament are broadcasting a results show hosted by David Dimbleby alongside BBC experts and special guests, which will have regular updates from Scotland.BBC One, the BBC News Channel and BBC Parliament are broadcasting a results show hosted by David Dimbleby alongside BBC experts and special guests, which will have regular updates from Scotland.
Coverage continues throughout the night and Sophie Raworth, Andrew Neil and Victoria Derbyshire will pick up the coverage on Friday morning.Coverage continues throughout the night and Sophie Raworth, Andrew Neil and Victoria Derbyshire will pick up the coverage on Friday morning.
Viewers outside the UK can join the results programme on BBC World News.Viewers outside the UK can join the results programme on BBC World News.
BBC Radio 4 will be broadcasting the EU referendum results in a programme from 23:00, that will run until Friday's Today programme at 06:00.BBC Radio 4 will be broadcasting the EU referendum results in a programme from 23:00, that will run until Friday's Today programme at 06:00.
BBC Radio 5 Live will also have live coverage as the results come in, and Good Morning Scotland will be on the air on BBC Radio Scotland from 06:00 with all the latest results, reaction and analysis.BBC Radio 5 Live will also have live coverage as the results come in, and Good Morning Scotland will be on the air on BBC Radio Scotland from 06:00 with all the latest results, reaction and analysis.