Scuffles in Scotland After Vote Against Independence

There were scuffles in Scotland on Friday after crowds for and against independence gathered at the center of Glasgow, following Thursday's historic vote in which Scottish voters decided to remain a part of the United Kingdom

Several hundred protesters were reportedly rallying in George Square during the day, waving flags and taunting the other side.

See also: Scotland Votes No to Independence. Now What?

For a while, the situation was reportedly rather tense. But by the end of the day, authorities seemed to have the situation under control

Police keep crowds apart at a stand-off in Glasgow's George Square after the #indyref No vote http://t.co/o247gEdXTp http://ift.tt/1wOJKnr

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