IN 2019, SNP MP Alyn Smith made a speech telling the EU to "leave a light on for Scotland". Since then the hashtag #LeaveALightOnForScotland has taken off. 

Following the UK's departure from the EU last night, the phrase has seen a massive surge in use and we've been keeping track at The National. 

Here are our favourite tweets showcasing Scotland's desire to be part of something bigger ...

Scots gathered outside Holyrood

Glasgow knows how to do it right

MSPs showing their stance clearly

Important words!

Scotland is a place for everyone

Won't be long until we join our friends again

This one got us laughing

Thank you Berlin

Great to see it spreading beyond political views

We will join them soon!

Scots are a friendly and wholesome bunch

It's time

Spoken like a leader

Thank you Brussels