By DANIEL HICKS — Like a glimpse into Florida’s future, same-sex couples began tying the knot in Scotland after marriage equality became legal on Dec. 16.

From today, same-sex couples will be able to give notice of their intent to marry, and after a 15-day notice period, the first Scottish ceremonies are expected to take place on New Year’s Eve.

Also under the new law, transgender individuals will be able to have gender identity legally recognized without having to obtain the consent of their spouse.

Scotland became the 17th country in the world to legalize same-sex marriage in February after the country’s legislature passed the new law 105-18, one of the strongest legislative majorities for marriage equality in the world.

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