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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 expected to join a march for Scottish independence through Edinburgh. Large crowds are gathering in Edinburgh for a march supporting Scottish independence.
It will begin in Holyrood Park and end with a rally in The Meadows. It begins in Holyrood Park and ends 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 rally.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 rally.
Nicola Sturgeon tweeted to say she would be at the march "in spirit" but not in person. "Be in no doubt - independence is coming," she added.Nicola Sturgeon tweeted to say she would be at the march "in spirit" but not in person. "Be in no doubt - independence is coming," she added.
Organisers All Under One Banner say they expect more than 100,000 people to take part.Organisers All Under One Banner say they expect more than 100,000 people to take part.
They said about 100,000 were at a similar event in the capital last year but an official estimate by City of Edinburgh Council put crowd numbers at 20,000.They said about 100,000 were at a similar event in the capital last year but an official estimate by City of Edinburgh Council put crowd numbers at 20,000.
All Under One Banner is a movement bringing together supporters of Scottish independence.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.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. City centre roads in Edinburgh are closed 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 were 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 are following Queens Drive, Horse Wynd, Canongate, High Street, Lawnmarket, George IV bridge, Forrest Road and Middle Meadow Walk.
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.