A victory for culture, unity and ultimately, love.

In our hearts the majority knew it. We're better together.

The United Kingdom will remain as just that - united. We will continue to enjoy our rich culture, grow together and build upon our unified status which goes back to 1707.

I was nervous about the outcome, but need not have been. 

The Orkney Islands topped the ‘NO’ vote with a massive 67.2% in favour of staying together followed by the Scottish Borders with a 66.56% vote, and then Dumfries & Galloway with 65.67%.

I was particularly pleased to see the results from Edinburgh - a diverse city rich in culture. A whopping 61.1% voting to stay with the rest of the UK which I think is really good news and demonstrate how the people of Edinburgh, like many people in other areas of Scotland, see the UK.

I can tell you - everyone I know in England, myself included,  are really pleased that Scotland will remain as part of the United Kingdom for years to come.

The results of the vote have had an immediate effect on the strength of our economy and other notable people have spoken about the result.

Here are some key points / comments so far: (source BBC)

• Share prices rose as Scotland voted against independence.
• Royal Bank of Scotland said it would keep its headquarters in Scotland following the "No" vote.
• Wales's First Minister Carwyn Jones said he was pleased Scotland voted to stay in the Union, adding: "Together we will shape a new constitutional future for the UK."
• Northern Ireland First Minister Peter Robinson said he was "delighted" Scotland would remain in the Union and he would hold talks with his Welsh counterpart to discuss the wider implications.

But the people of Scotland achieved something far greater than helping to maintain unity and create a stronger economy. They created a lasting effect in all our hearts - we are better together.

I sense a new, stronger bond between the whole of the UK emerging due to today's historic result.

So congratulations to everyone who voted for unity. I for one will be toasting this wonderful result with some of Scotland's finest whiskey this evening which neatly coincides with me becoming a year older today.

What a fantastic day to celebrate - CHEERS to SCOTLAND!

Simon Bell

Director, Sensation Creative

www.SensationCreative.com