Celebrities Were Divided Over The Scotland News

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By now you've heard: After a long and arduous campaign that spanned two years, Scotland voted "no" for independence. Reactions, off course, were varied.

"The people of Scotland have spoken and it is a clear result," said British Prime Minister David Cameron. "They've kept our country of four nations together, and like millions of other people, I am delighted."

Others were not as pleased that a union formed in 1707 would remain in tact. "We've had an enormous democratic debate, it has moved the country forward in a tremendous way," said Scotland's Finance Minister John Swinney, who seemed mindful of what the future holds for his country. "It has made Scotland a much more self confident country and, as a consequence, all of us who live in Scotland will have to work out where we go from here."

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Celebrities were also quick to comment on the news, many of them with personal ties to Scotland. Some were elated the U.K. would remain united, while others seemed less enthused. Here, a roundup of how some boldface names reacted on Twitter.

I love Scots, even the abusive ones who want to do strange things to my bampot. Glad we're keeping our dysfunctional UK family together.
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) September 19, 2014

I'm delighted Scotland is staying with the rest of us, though part of me REALLY wanted to see what was going to happen if they left.
— Jonathan Ross (@wossy) September 19, 2014

Fear is more powerful than faith. Until that changes none of us are free.
— Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) September 19, 2014

Thank you Scotland - together we are Great Britain. X
— Geri Halliwell (@GeriHalliwell) September 19, 2014

Yes still means something. Please try to remember that
— Alan Cumming (@Alancumming) September 19, 2014

Scottish people should be proud of turnout in #indyref. Great example of democracy. http://t.co/i2fr14FYR7
— Richard Branson (@richardbranson) September 19, 2014

Bravo Scotland. Both myself and the Queen feel both emotional and proud!
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) September 19, 2014

84% turnout is stunning, to be sure. But still - I can't help wondering what the other 16% thought was so cocking important.
— Hugh Laurie (@hughlaurie) September 19, 2014

Really proud of the whole team at Scottish Sun for superb coverage of referendum. And grateful.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) September 19, 2014

Feel sad for those who campaigned hard for a yes vote. Hopefully some meaningful change will come of this. It was by no means a landslide.
— Simon Pegg (@simonpegg) September 19, 2014

Huge relief that we continue to be the United Kingdom
— Richard E. Grant (@RichardEGrant) September 19, 2014

Condolences to the YES voters. Scotland has been a beacon. Thank you for opening up this debate. Thoughts on Cameron's speech everyone?
— Charlotte Church (@charlottechurch) September 19, 2014

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