Bermuda’s Scots were glued to the Independence vote and results — and Governor George Fergusson was no different.

Mr Fergusson was born in Scotland and his Scottish family has an esteemed history in the British Army and diplomatic service.

He praised the “impressive” handling of the referendum and voiced his hope that the UK could move forward together.

“Like many people in Bermuda with Scottish links — and, I have found, lots of other Bermudians who were keenly interested — my wife and I were up watching the referendum results until very late. The whole process was fascinating — and impressively done, with good will all around.”

Mr Fergusson highlighted a message from Prime Minister David Cameron urging unity.

“David Cameron has said, ‘the people of Scotland have spoken. It is a clear result ... now it is time for our United Kingdom to come together and to move forward. A vital part of that will be a balanced settlement — fair to people in Scotland and importantly to everyone in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as well’.”

Mr Fergusson also welcomed the “warm words” from other world leaders.

“It has been interesting today to see the reactions of the leaders of Bermuda’s neighbours and the warm words and close interest from President Obama and Canada’s foreign minister John Baird,” he said.

President Obama said the US welcomed the result and “congratulate the people of Scotland for their full and energetic exercise of democracy”.

“Through debate, discussion, and passionate yet peaceful deliberations, they reminded the world of Scotland’s enormous contributions to the UK and the world,” he said.

Mr Baird praised the “peaceful, open and democratic way in which two very different but sincere views was handled”.

He described the referendum as “a credit to the Scottish and UK governments”.