Scots Reaffirm UK Ties: 'Let Them Never Be Broken'

Scotland voted to remain part of the United Kingdom, dashing the dreams of some Scots to become an independent nation.

More than 85 percent of Scottish voters went to the polls, with 55 percent voting "no" to independence and 45 percent voting "yes."

"By confirming our place within the union, we have reaffirmed all that we have in common and the bonds that tie us together," said Alistair Darling, who led the "Better Together" campaign, to a cheering crowd in Glasgow. "Let them never be broken."

British political leaders spent weeks campaigning to convince Scottish voters to remain in the union, saying Scotland is better off as part of the United Kingdom.

The U.K.'s main political parties offered to give Scotland more powers if they rejected independence.

Prime Minister David Cameron promised to follow through on those promises.

"We will ensure that they are honored in full," Cameron said Friday morning, saying the vote ensured "a great chance" to change the way the British are governed.