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Scottish independence: Thousands predicted to march in Edinburgh | Scottish independence: Thousands predicted to march in Edinburgh |
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Large crowds are gathering in Edinburgh for a march supporting Scottish independence. | |
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 are closed to accommodate the event. | |
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 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. |