Comedian Limmy tweets: I feel a lot more in common with No voters now, not less. Because that stuff in George Square, I know neither of us are that.

Channel 4 correspondent Alex Thomson tweets: "There is no question that there was a minority out to cause trouble and the sectarian tinge to some chants and flags was clear to all."

The Daily Mail looks at what it all means for England.

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The Scottish Daily Express go with the headline "Salmond falls on his sword".

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Tomorrow's Daily Record leads with First Minister Alex Salmond's "dignified promise" that the Scottish independence dream shall never die.

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Tonight's episode of BBC soap Eastenders included a scene in which two characters discussed the No vote in the Scottish independence referendum.

In a scene in the cafe, Tamwar Masood (Himesh Patel) says to Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick): "It's nice the Scots did not forsake us. Although it got a bit desperate towards the end there, all that needy 'don't leave us' stuff from our side."

Tamwar then tells Jay off for not having more to say on "Scotland deciding against independence".

He says: "What could have been the biggest story in UK history in hundreds of years and you have nothing to say about it."

Jay replies: "They voted No didn't they. So everything stays the same"

The cast had filmed two scenes in advance to reflect both possible outcomes of the referendum.

A post on the show's official Facebook page explained: "As EastEnders viewers are aware, the residents of Walford will often reference topical issues to reflect big moments that our audience are talking about.

"As we knew the referendum was approaching, we filmed two different scenes to ensure that either outcome of the vote was covered."

@DanielJones2291 tweets, external: I've always felt immensely proud to be Scottish. After looking at what is going on the Glasgow City Centre, today I am not. #NOTHANKS

@joeheenan tweets, external: #GeorgeSquare At this time yesterday Scotland had hope. Now it has shame.

@MichaelMacLeod1 tweets, external: Top marks to the cops for keeping the peace after things looked much more worrying earlier. They've got square in lockdown, all routes shut.

A police statement said: "Officers continue to manage the situation and prevent further disruption. Most have now dispersed. Small group remains with police in attendance"

Political commentator John McTernan, who was political secretary to Tony Blair, told BBC News he was surprised that Alex Salmond resigned.

He said: "It is the end of an era. This is what he came into politics to do. Nobody thought he would get an independence referendum, he got it and he lost it.

"He lost it not narrowly. It was a big defeat. SNP heartlands such as Aberdeenshire where he has his seat, Perthshire, Moray, rejected independence. Paradoxically it would not have been so close if were not for Labour voters voting for independence."

Carl: I am pleased with the result of the referendum but what a shame has Salmond resigned after what he has done for Scotland. I am sure the Scottish people do not want him to resign. He has done a fantastic job and should also hold his head up high on the results achieved on the referendum. He should stay and continue to be the great asset to Scotland that he is.

Lib Dem MP Sir Menzies Campbell told BBC News: "I think there are 25% of the people in Scotland who believe in independence unequivocally.

"Alex Salmond's great ability was to convert that 25% into nearly 50%.

"There will always be people who believe in independence. It is a perfectly legitimate position. They won't go away. But I think most people are pretty well settled with the view that there should not be another referendum for a very long time, if ever."

Pro-union protesters chant and wave Union Flags during a demonstration at George Square in Glasgow.

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Catriona MacPhee, STV journalist, tweets: Eerie scene in Queen St Station just now. Quiet & tense, with George Sq exit blocked, lined by riot police, & roar of chanting from outside.

Actor John Hannah tonight told The One Show he would also like to see David Cameron resign.

Mr Hannah said: "It would be nice of him [David Cameron] to follow suit".

"I think one of the things that we've learnt about this is that 97% of the electorate in Scotland voted because they weren't happy with Westminster."

There are still angry scenes in George Square in the centre of Glasgow. The police are trying to contain a group of protesters, who are waving union flags and letting off flares.

The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg said the ruckus in George Square is not a stand-off between Yes and No campaigners. "It is hoolies turning up who want a fight."

On a lighter, flakier note, Twitter user George Chambers posted this, external Alex Salmond tribute ahead of last night's results. It's what he calls "Salmond en croute".

Image source, George Chambers

@sasflan tweets, external: People saying the yes campaigners are violent. I've just witnessed several saltires being burned & people being jumped. Good going Scotland

Carl: I am pleased with the result of the referendum but what a shame has Salmond resigned after what he has done for Scotland. I am sure the Scottish people do not want him to resign. He has done a fantastic job and should also hold his head up high on the results achieved on the referendum. He should stay and continue to be the great asset to Scotland that he is.