David Cameron has admitted he "contemplated having to go" if Scotland voted for independence.
The Prime Minister said he would have been "heartbroken" by the break-up of the UK and considered his position when polls put the Yes campaign ahead just days before the referendum.
Yes voter Daniel Clouston remains confident Scotland will one day be an independent country, he said: "Voting for independence is the highest it's ever been, it's now no longer a single party cause it's now a movement and movements just don't stop, it's going to continue. It's not a matter if, but when, we'll get there eventually.
The woman expected to replace Salmond said she will "follow the mood of the people" if promises made in the run up to the vote are not met.
The double Grand Slam winner said he did not regret giving his opinion, but was 'disappointed' at the way he went about it.
Alex Salmond has announced his intention to end a 24-year career at the forefront of Scottish politics. Here is a brief look at his career.