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Help at hand for people torn apart by the referendum result

The majority of Scots rejected independence and  voted to maintain a reformed United Kingdom
The majority of Scots rejected independence and voted to maintain a reformed United Kingdom

Conflict resolution mediators are taking to the internet to try and heal some of the rifts caused by the independence referendum.

A group of experts will be using Twitter on Friday to give people some tips and tools on how to deal with problems experienced at home, at work and with friends.

The Cyrenians Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution, which is organising the event, hopes other people involved in conflict resolution will get involved using the hashtag #tipsandtools.

It is also keen for members of the public who have resolved their own differences to share their positive experiences and own tips.

Pro-independence supporters have started a new online campaign movement called the 45 after the 45% of the electorate who voted Yes and many have been involved in mass rallies and demonstrations across Scotland in the last 10 days.

They have been spurned on by First Minister in-waiting Nicola Sturgeon who has suggested a second referendum could be held if Westminster parties fail to deliver meaningful new powers over tax and welfare to Holyrood.

Diane Marr, development manager at Edinburgh Cyrenians which is promoting the event, said: “It feels like a lot of people are struggling just now with different and often very polar views, often across families, friends and even partners.

“We want to try to do something that helps pass on some expert advice to those people on how to resolve conflict, and play even just a small part in trying to heal some of the rifts that have come about.”

Stephen O’Rourke, a mediator and member of the Faculty of Advocates, is taking part in the session on Friday.

“Talking to friends and family, I think there is a remaining undercurrent of conflict that has the potential to boil over again throughout the stages of the coming journey,” he added.

“Much of the debate has been civilised and carried out in a manner that should make Scotland proud.

“But this initiative is aimed at ensuing we can keep that up in the months to come.

“I hope to share some ideas to help resolve any sense of conflict.”

Meanwhile, the Law Society of Scotland is holding a conference in Edinburgh on Friday to consider the outcome of the referendum.

The event will examine what the result means for the economy, society, Scotland’s place in the world and how the country can reunite after a difficult three year campaign.

Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill and Scottish Secretary Alistair Carmichael are the keynote speakers.