Around 5000 march for independence through Glasgow
The event was organised by All Under One Banner (AUOB) — one of Scotland's most prominent pro-independence campaign groups.
The march began at Kelvin Way and travelled through some of the city's busiest streets, concluding at Glasgow Green, where rally-goers gathered for speeches and live music.
(Image: Calum Mckenzie)
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A pipe band led the procession, followed by waves of Scottish Saltires, Palestinian flags, Pride banners, and the Lion Rampant, as demonstrators expressed calls for independence, solidarity, and social justice.
(Image: Calum Mckenzie) (Image: Calum Mckenzie) At the tail end of the march, the YesBikers for Scottish Independence rode in from High Street, leading the procession through Saltmarket to the final destination.
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(Image: Calum Mckenzie) Once at Glasgow Green, attendees relaxed on the grass, some with picnics, as they awaited addresses from pro-independence speakers and performances by Amanda Brown and The Ronains.
The route covered a wide stretch of the city, passing through Gibson Street, Woodlands Road, Sauchiehall Street, Blythswood Street, Blythswood Square, West George Street, Nelson Mandela Place, George Square, George Street, High Street, and Saltmarket.
AUOB continues to organise marches across Scotland, with supporters emphasising peaceful protest and public visibility in the ongoing campaign for independence.
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