The end of a remarkable daypublished at 23:18 BST 19 September 2014
Steven Brocklehurst
BBC Scotland news website
That's all from the live page updates for today. We will be back at 08:00 to cover the latest developments in this story.
Alex Salmond to stand down as First Minister
Scotland votes No to independence
David Cameron says vote "settles will of the Scottish people"
Lord Smith of Kelvin to oversee further devolution
Voters answered: "Should Scotland be an independent country?"
BBC News staff
Steven Brocklehurst
BBC Scotland news website
That's all from the live page updates for today. We will be back at 08:00 to cover the latest developments in this story.
The Daily Record went with "the dream shall never die", but The Times wrap instead declares it's the "end of a dream".
Labour's shadow attorney general, Emily Thornberry, tells the BBC's Scotland 2014 that David Cameron is "trying to hitch a whole lot of other stuff" to plans for more Scottish devolution, including English votes for English laws in the Commons.
"It is simply not possible to stitch these two things together," she argues, and accuses the prime minister of a "pretty glib, pretty party-political and pretty facile analysis of what needs to happen next".
Here is tomorrow's Scotsman front page.
Former chancellor and Conservative politician Kenneth Clarke told BBC News the prime minister and the parties at Westminster would want to stick to the timetable given to Scotland for more powers.
He said: "Once everyone has calmed down we will get back to delivering to the Scottish people the promises made in this referendum."
Scotland's Daily Telegraph: Alex Salmond "throws in the towel".
Huw Silk, external: Some #indyref Yes fans outside Scottish Parliament tonight to arrange candles spelling out "Thanks Alex" #Salmond
Former SNP MSP Andrew Wilson said Alex Salmond had chosen his time to leave with his usual impeccable timing.
"I think his second retirement should be more rewarding than his first," he said.
A Police Scotland spokesperson confirms three arrests have been made so far following trouble across Glasgow this evening. Investigations are under way and officers will be conducting enquiries retrospectively which could lead to further arrests.
Following rumours on Twitter of a stabbing on Buchanan Street, Police Scotland say no-one has given them any information on such an incident.
Former special adviser to Alex Salmond, Stephen Gethins, told Scotland 2014 that his ex-boss had a massive impact of politics.
He said: "He is still the most popular politician in Scotland after seven years in government. I am really personally sad to see him go."
Professor of public policy at Edinburgh University James Mitchell told BBC News that Alex Salmond had taken the SNP from a "fringe party to a party of government".
Fiona Watson: As a yes voter I accept the result and will play my part in taking the decision forward. However let's not forget the amount of yes voters and the promises that have been given to Scotland and the timescales. If for any reason Westminster fall short on the vows they made then all bets are off. The possibility of a future referendum cannot be dismissed.
Geoff Tompson: I confess to being pro-UK sticking together but, had Scotland chosen to split, that would have been the population's democratic right. Though I didn't accept Alec Salmond's views, he did create an environment within the UK that I hope will genuinely benefit us all by creating a fairer society for all our citizens. I'm therefore saddened that he has chosen to resign with his job unfinished. At the very least he should stay until the next General Election to ensure Westminster is held to account and to make sure it follows through on the promises it has made to the Scottish people. As an Englishman I want to be part of an inclusive UK that is fair for all. Alec Salmond has not yet failed, he has merely started a long overdue process to ensure that all UK citizens are fairly represented, I therefore hope he will reconsider his decision and that the SNP has the sense to back him for the benefit of all UK citizens, be they Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish or English.
Neil MacDonald: This has been a nasty campaign from start to finish, but what has been missed in all the rhetoric is this was a fight for the soul of our country. The quiet, dignified majority do not believe in separation. We demonstrate our national identity by our consideration and care for others, in particular our brothers and sisters in the rest of this island. The sickening scenes we are witnessing in George Square are not about a disenfranchised electorate, but are a result of the Pandora's's box which this campaign has opened.
Tonight's comments, tweets and texts have been produced by the BBC's Bernadette McCague, Amber Dawson, Andree Messiah and Kerry Alexander.
Nick Robinson
Political editor
I don't think I have ever experienced a day quite like this.
A vote to reject major constitutional change in one country has actually triggered a debate about major constitutional change in all the countries of the UK.
And the man without whom all this might not have happened, Alex Salmond, has quit.
When we analysis this vote, it wasn't about purely independence, about self-government, about national identity.
In many ways it was treated by the electorate here as a referendum on the Westminster establishment, on the way power works in the United Kingdom today.
And many people, No as well as Yes voters, were deeply unhappy.
The Independent goes for "the disunited kingdom", looking at David Cameron, Ed Miliband and Alex Salmond.
Andy from Wales: My family and I live in Wales and I in particular have been watching this campaign with huge interest. I have lots of friends and work colleagues who live in Scotland and voted yes for independence. I am glad Scotland decided to stay but am also proud of the 1.6 million Scottish people who voiced their opinion. As a country we now have to listen to the strong voice of those people despite it being a minority result for the yes campaign. I am very patriotic and proud to be Welsh but do not support any kind of independence for Wales I just don't think the country can stand on it's own two feet. We are a unique United Kingdom.
The Daily Telegraph focuses on The Queen's "pledge to help reunite" the UK.
Alan in Glasgow: Disgraceful scenes at George Square. Sums up our "Union" as we know it in Scotland. Wait for the hand wringing of Unionist politicians about the loyalist behaviour, but they haven't a problem accepting their votes!! Scotland's shame laid bare in front of a watching world.
@supermavio tweets, external: Scenes in Glasgow make me wonder what kind of Scotland we will have in 10 years. I fear for my daughters generation #indyref
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is tipped to replace First Minister Alex Salmond as SNP leader, by the Daily Star of Scotland.
There's a special edition of The Independent's i on Saturday newspaper - "What now for the UK?".