Watch above: Stuart Greer is outside a polling place in Edinburgh as millions of Scots are expected to turnout to cast their vote in the historic referendum on independence.
The people of Scotland have cast their votes in a historic referendum that could break a part the United Kingdom after 307 years.
Voting stations for the referendum opened across Scotland at 7 a.m local time (2 a.m. ET/11 p.m. PT Wednesday) and closed at 10 p.m. (5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT).
Now, the wait for results begins.
Elections Scotland said final results should be available Friday between 6:30 a.m. (1:30 ET/10:30 PT Thursday) and 7:30 a.m. (2:30 ET/11:30 PT Thursday).
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Results from the 32 local counting stations are expected to begin trickling out about four hours after polls close.
BELOW: See what time results are expected from each of Scotland’s counting stations
There are 4.2 million registered voters or 97 per cent of the electorate, according to the BBC.
The British public broadcaster reported this as the “largest electorate ever in Scotland.”
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One obstacle that could come into play is the weather. The Electoral Management Board for Scotland (EMBS) explained some local authorities will rely on aircraft or boats to transport ballot boxes.
“Whatever logistical and transport plans and contingencies are put in place, weather or road conditions may delay the receipt of ballot boxes at a count. This would delay that count and, as a consequence, the overall national,” EMBS said.
Here’s a look at when you can expect to see result declarations, Friday morning, from each authority. Source: Press Association (all times are GMT):
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