First Scottish independence march of the year to be held

The National

25-04-2025

Activists have been advised to meet at Kelvingrove Park to march to Glasgow Green, starting at 11.30am on May 3.
Yes Bikers will also take part, with the convoy leaving from Showcase Cinema in Coatbridge at 12.15pm to meet the marchers arriving at Glasgow Green.
Stalls from various Yes groups are also expected.
The route is as follows:
Kelvin Way, Gibson Street, Eildon Street, Woodlands Road, Sauchiehall Street, Blythswood Street, Blythswood Square, West George Street, Nelson Mandela Place, George Square, George Street, High Street, Saltmarket, Glasgow Green.
No speakers have been announced as of yet, and organisers All Under One Banner have been approached for comment.
Encouraging independence supporters to attend, the group has said on social media: "AUOB promote unity and standing together as one, independence is a priority.
"Come along and join us and see for yourself, you would be made to feel most welcome."
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The non-profit initiative has since held 42 mass demonstrations across the country with countless other protests and meetings since it was launched.
AUOB, which grew its marches from an estimated 25,000 in 2016 to 90,000 in 2020 before seeing a post-Covid decline.
The group recently raised £10,000 to fund 2025's schedule of marches and rallies.
The full list of events for 2025 is as follows:
May 3 - Glasgow
June 21 - Stirling
September 6 - Edinburgh
It is not yet known whether other groups such as Believe in Scotland will host national marches this year.
Previous AUOB rallies have seen a wide range of speakers from multiple different parties and organisations.