Highland votes ‘Remain’ in EU referendum

Michelle Morris, ­­­­­Senior Depute Counting Officer for Highland has declared the results of the European Union Referendum 2016 count in Highland.

Highland voters have voted to Remain in the European Union.

• The total number of ballot papers counted was125,728
• The total number of votes cast in favour of Remain a member of the European Union was 70,308
• The total number of votes cast in favour of Leave the European Union was 55,349

• The number of ballot papers rejected was as follows:
  • No official mark 0
  • Voting for both answers to the question asked 27
  • Writing or mark by which the voter could be identified 2
  • Unmarked or void for uncertainty 42
  • Total rejected papers 71.