A clear majority of people in Argyll and Bute voted to remain in the European Union, in line with most of Scotland
A total of 29,494 voted to remain – 60.5% of the 48,696 votes cast and slightly lower than the Scotland-wide figure of 62%.
Overall in the UK a total of 51.9% of people voted to leave, resulting in Prime Minister David Cameron’s resignation this morning.
The turnout in Argyll and Bute was 73.13%, and 38 votes were rejected.
Alongside postal votes and proxies, votes made their way across Argyll and Bute in ballot boxes by car, boat, and helicopter to be counted at Lochgilphead Joint Campus.
Counting Officer Charles Reppke said: “Argyll and Bute’s geography, with 23 inhabited islands, means we have to consider the logistics of a major count very carefully. It is important to us that everyone has an equal chance to cast their vote.
“Everything went smoothly despite the challenges involved in administering a count on this scale. I would like to thank and congratulate everyone involved for ensuring that Argyll and Bute’s referendum count went so well.”
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