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Scottish independence: Thousands predicted to march in Edinburgh | Scottish independence: Thousands predicted to march in Edinburgh |
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Thousands of people are predicted to join a march for Scottish independence through Edinburgh. | |
It will begin in Holyrood Park and end with a rally in The Meadows. | It will begin in Holyrood Park and end with a rally in The Meadows. |
Joanna Cherry, the SNP MP who led the legal fight against Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament, is among those who will address the crowd later. | Joanna Cherry, the SNP MP who led the legal fight against Boris Johnson's decision to suspend parliament, is among those who will address the crowd later. |
Organisers All Under One Banner say they expect more than 100,000 people to take part. | |
A similar event in the capital last year drew about 20,000 people, according to official estimates by City of Edinburgh Council. | |
All Under One Banner is a movement bringing together supporters of Scottish independence. | |
Since forming in 2014, it has held events in towns and cities across the country. | |
City centre roads in Edinburgh will be closed from late morning to accommodate the event. | |
Supporters are scheduled to leave Holyrood Park at about 13:00 before taking a route of about 1.8 miles (3km) to The Meadows. | Supporters are scheduled to leave Holyrood Park at about 13:00 before taking a route of about 1.8 miles (3km) to The Meadows. |
They will follow Queens Drive, Horse Wynd, Canongate, High Street, Lawnmarket, George IV bridge, Forrest Road and Middle Meadow Walk. | They will follow Queens Drive, Horse Wynd, Canongate, High Street, Lawnmarket, George IV bridge, Forrest Road and Middle Meadow Walk. |
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will not be at the march but she tweeted to say she would be with the marchers "in spirit". | |
It is likely to be a colourful and noisy march, with organisers urging participants to take flags, banners, pipes and drums on their journeys. | It is likely to be a colourful and noisy march, with organisers urging participants to take flags, banners, pipes and drums on their journeys. |
A number of high-profile supporters of Scottish independence have been lined up to speak at the rally. | A number of high-profile supporters of Scottish independence have been lined up to speak at the rally. |
As well as Ms Cherry, they include comedian Janey Godley, broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli, and ex-MSP Tommy Sheridan. | As well as Ms Cherry, they include comedian Janey Godley, broadcaster Hardeep Singh Kohli, and ex-MSP Tommy Sheridan. |