Hundreds gather at Holyrood as UK prepares to leave EU

Scots voted to remain by 62% in the 2016 referendum while the overall UK result was 52% to leave.

Hundreds of people gathered at Holyrood as Scotland prepares to leave the European Union, as part of the United Kingdom.

Scots voted to remain by 62% in the 2016 referendum while the overall UK result was 52% to leave.

On Friday, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon accepted a referendum on Scotland’s constitutional future might not be held this year.

However, she refused to rule out attempting to hold a “consultative” ballot without Westminster’s consent, provided the courts ruled it legal.