The SNP has seen its membership surge by almost 5,000 in the wake of its defeat in the independence referendum, party bosses said.
The SNP has seen its membership surge by almost 5,000 in the wake of its defeat in the independence referendum, party bosses said.
While 55% of those who voted backed Scotland remaining in the UK, the debate sparked a massive interest in politics, recording the highest every turnout in any UK ballot.
SNP business convener Derek Mackay said many of those who had joined the party since the referendum would be new to politics and would "continue the legacy of the referendum, and the amazing level of engagement we saw".
The party claimed its membership now stood at 30,486, a rise of 4,884 from Thursday when it was 25,642.
Mr Mackay said: "Seeing our membership spike by nearly 5,000 is incredibly encouraging.
"Some will no doubt be coming from Labour - whose traditional heartlands were voting Yes on Thursday - but many will be new to politics, and they will continue the legacy of the referendum, and the amazing level of engagement we saw."
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