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The Scottish Parliament overwhelmingly approves the measure, months ahead of a crucial vote on independence

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Larry Lamont, left, and Jerry Slater take part in a symbolic same-sex marriage outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, February 4, 2014.RUSSELL CHEYNE/Reuters

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Larry Lamont and Jerry Slater celebrate outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, February 4, 2014.RUSSELL CHEYNE/Reuters

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Larry Lamont and Jerry Slater hold hands outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, February 4, 2014. )RUSSELL CHEYNE/Reuters

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Larry Lamont and Jerry Slater embrace outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, February 4, 2014.RUSSELL CHEYNE/Reuters

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A woman holds a placard outside the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, February 4, 2014.RUSSELL CHEYNE/Reuters

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