#ScotlandDecides on Twitter

#ScotlandDecides and ‘Scotland’ were trending in the UAE on Twitter on Thursday. Over 556,000 tweets about the trend had tweeps discussing the polls, sharing pictures of queues at polling stations.

@Scroobiuspipyo: “The great thing about how engaged everyone is is that, whatever the result, it will be truly representative. All the best today Scotland.”

@prawnjolras: “My brother is making omelette and singing Flower of Scotland. He’s seventeen and this will be his first ever vote!!! #proudsister”

@thehandofbeadle: “The most depressing thing about this Scotland vote is that no matter what happens, everyone will still keep harping on about it”

@KPMcCormack: “Scotland, no matter what you decide today, show the world how a democratic referendum is done peacefully. Salute”

@dapperlaughs: “Whatever happens today Scotland I’ll always love you! We can still hook up from time to time for the good stuff.”

@AlisonMoyet: “Good luck Scotland, whichever road you choose. Beyond this we will yet be brothers’ and sisters’. Let’s keep the love, regardless.”

@jonawils: “If Scotland votes yes, do they still get to use our alphabet? Or will everything have to be Rennie Mackintosh dots and double bars?”

@wefail: “iOS 8 trending above Scotland’s independence. What a world.”

@michaellegge: “It’s just another ordinary day in the UK. Except for viewers in Scotland who have their own programme.”

@fletcherchriss: “Schools closed in Scotland today as they’re turned into polling stations. They’ve not even left yet and education standards are slipping”

@samirashackle: “Quite amazing that nearly 98% of eligible voters in Scotland have registered to vote in the referendum — could smash records of democracy.”

@DanNerdCubed: “Happy ‘deciding to moving out of your parents place’ day Scotland!”