Voting underway in Scotland in crucial Independence referendum

People in Scotland are voting on whether the country should stay in the UK or become an independent nation.

Voters will answer "Yes" or "No" to the question: "Should Scotland be an independent country?” 

With a population of a little over four million people - 97 percent of the electorate - registered to vote. 

A historically high turnout is expected. Votes will be cast at 2,608 polling stations across the country. 

The result is expected early Friday morning.

BBC