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Having rejected independence and lost First Minister Alex Salmond, Scotland woke up to an unsettled future yesterday as fears grew that new powers promised by London would prove a disappointment.
Violent scenes in Glasgow's main square on Friday night may not been repeated elsewhere but many Scots see their nation as divided and are looking to the next few months with uncertainty.
A key question is what fresh powers Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron and Britain's other main parties will now hand to the Scottish parliament in Edinburgh.
Many people do not trust a Westminster elite preoccupied by a general election in May to honour a pledge of accelerated devolution made in the heat of the campaign.
Watch: Scotland's 'Yes' voters skeptical of new powers promised by London

Salmond said on Friday that the proposed timetable already showed signs of slipping and warned that "some of the people who voted 'No' will be incandescent" if it is not delivered.
"All these promises were made - it's as if they were dangling a carrot and he (Cameron) has taken that away now he's got the vote he wanted," said Louise Roberts, an unemployed 27-year-old who voted for independence.
"I can't believe that everybody has given the chance for freedom away."
Former Labour prime minister Gordon Brown, who is credited with helping push the pro-union camp to victory, said yesterday that "the eyes of the world" were now on London's political leaders.
In a passionate speech in Fife, the Scot vowed to personally keep up the pressure and said a date had already been set for the British parliament to discuss a new Scottish settlement on October 16.
"These are men who have been promise makers and they will not be promise breakers," he said.
This uncertainty comes as Scotland tries to unite after a passionate and sometimes fractious referendum campaign which left more than four out of ten in a nation of 5.2 million disappointed with the result.
Politics has, unusually, been the talk of Scotland's homes, pubs and cafes in recent weeks and Thursday's referendum attracted an unprecedented 85 per cent turnout.
Although Scots rejected independence by over 10 percentage points, many "No" voters did so on the basis that they had been promised fresh powers for Scotland.
"It's a very divided country at the moment, but if the powers come into play I think it will be fine for us," said Adam Stevenson, a 22-year-old hospitality worker.
He said the Westminster parties would be "stupid" not to honour their commitments.
"I thought it was going to be a 'Yes' and I think they will follow through because that's why a lot of people went 'No' in the end," he said.
Edinburgh already has control over some domestic policies such as health and education but has been promised new powers over tax and welfare.
The pro-union camp outlined a timetable for greater powers in the final days of the campaign after opinion polls suggested "Yes" could snatch a surprise victory.
However, there are concerns the deal could be derailed by wrangling at Westminster.
Cameron wants to include the new Scottish settlement in a wider package that would also give England new powers.
But the opposition Labour party worries the changes could blunt the influence of their 40 Scottish lawmakers.
"They must deliver. If they do not, then the clamour will grow for another referendum," Scotland's Herald newspaper said in an editorial yesterday.
Salmond has announced he will step down in November. But he insisted Scotland would continue to hold London's "feet to the fire" to ensure they devolve further meaningful authority to Scotland.
"The real guardians of progress are not the politicians at Westminster but the energised activism of tens of thousands of people who I predict will refuse meekly to go back into the political shadows," he said.
 

Economic risks swayed Scotland's independence vote, survey finds
Scots were driven to reject independence more out of fears over the economic risks of going alone than a strong attachment to the United Kingdom, a survey analysis shows.
The post-referendum survey by independent pollster Lord Michael Ashcroft also reveals young people voted in droves to break up the centuries-old union - suggesting a future referendum might go the other way.
The "No" campaign focused on the economic dangers of independence, in particular warning of uncertainty over the currency.
Ashcroft's survey of 2,047 people who cast ballots in Thursday's referendum reveals that the message hit home. When "No" voters were presented with three options explaining their decision, some 47 per cent said the risks were too great when it came to matters such as the currency, EU membership, the economy, jobs and prices.
Around 27 per cent said they were driven by a strong attachment to the UK, its shared history, culture and traditions. And around 25 per cent said it was the promise of new powers for the devolved Scottish Parliament that would result in "the best of both worlds".
By contrast, "by far the biggest single driver for 'Yes' voters was disaffection with Westminster politics", said Ashcroft. Seven in 10 "Yes" voters said they were most concerned that decisions about Scotland be taken in Scotland, while 20 per cent said they were driven by the feeling that the future would be brighter as an independent country.
One in 10 said their main reason for backing independence was to ensure they would no longer be ruled by Conservative governments.
Warnings that independence was the only way to save the state-run National Health Service from savage spending cuts also made their mark, with 54 percent of "Yes" voters saying it was an important factor.
Despite the clear result, the survey indicates the independence debate is not over. Some 71 per cent of 16- to 17-year-olds, who were allowed to vote for the first time in a British election, voted "Yes", while 73 per cent of people over 65 voted "No".


Fears over new powers promised for Scotland may not be delivered

There were isolated clashes in Glasgow following the rejection of independence. Photo: Reuters

Gordon Brown has pledged powers will be delivered. Photo: Reuters

Scotland votes to stay, but vote will unleash radical change for whole UK

Emotions ran high on both sides after the 3.6 million votes were counted. Photo: Reuters

Many "Yes" activists were dejected and in tears. Photo: AFP

Referendum start of change for UK, say Scotland's 'Yes' and 'No' camps

Independence wasn't written in the stars for Scotland this time around, but there is momentum now for greater devolution of powers from Westminster not just to Scotland but the rest of the United Kingdom. Photo: Reuters

Prime Minister David Cameron said Scots' message was that the rights of all voters need to be "respected, preserved and enhanced". Photo: Reuters

David Cameron said the result paved the way for a new balanced constitutional settlement for all of Britain. Photo: EPA

David Cameron said the result paved the way for a new balanced constitutional settlement for all of Britain. Photo: AP

Pro-Union supporters celebrate as Scottish referendum polling results are announced at the Royal Highland Centre in Edinburgh. Photo: AFP

Pro-union supporters celebrate as Scottish independence referendum results are announced at a 'Better Together' event in Glasgow. Photo: AFP

Pro-union supporters react as Scottish independence referendum results come in at a Better Together event in Glasgow. Photo: AFP

Supporters from the "No" Campaign react to a declaration in their favour, in Glasgow. Photo: Reuters

No supporters for the Scottish independence referendum celebrate an early result at a No campaign event at a hotel in Glasgow. Photo: AP

Pro-independence supporters are pictured in Edinburgh, as referendum results are announced. Photo: AFP

Alex Salmond did not rule out a future independence campaign. Photo: AP

Alex Salmond did not rule out a future independence campaign. Photo: Reuters

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Concerns deal to devolve more authority to Edinburgh may be derailed by wrangling at Westminster as Scotland faces uncertain future


Having rejected independence and lost First Minister Alex Salmond, Scotland woke up to an unsettled future yesterday as fears grew that new powers promised by London would prove a disappointment.


Fears over new powers promised for Scotland may not be delivered

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Concerns deal to devolve more authority to Edinburgh may be derailed by wrangling at Westminster as Scotland faces uncertain future