Shire votes to stay in EU

A majority of people of Aberdeenshire voted to remain in the European Union.

A total of 76,445 (54.99%) voted to remain in the EU, while 62,516 (44.97%) voted to leave.

The turnout for Aberdeenshire was 70.6%, with 139,014 taking part out of an electorate of 196,809.

The declaration was made by returning officer Jim Savege at around 4.35am at the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre.

Overall Scotland voted in favour of the UK staying in the EU by 62% to 38%.

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