THERE was an abundance of Saltires, Yes flags, a seller offering bucket hats – and plenty of enthusiasm on display at the independence march and…
Humza Yousaf waves to the crowd at the Believe in Scotland and Yes for EU rally
Among those taking part was Julie Dettbarn, from South Ayrshire, who described the atmosphere as “absolutely phenomenal”.“It reminds me of the big marches we had in Edinburgh in 2012 and 2013 which were just such a joyous thing to be part of. It gives everybody a wee bit of a boost, doesn’t it? “It has been an opportunity for all that pent-up anticipation for the next independence referendum has been allowed to express itself today,” he said. “It has certainly regenerated the spirit of the Yes campaign as there is everybody here from across the Yes movement.Speakers at the event, which was organised by Believe in Scotland and Yes for EU, were chosen to reflect the wider Yes movement, with National columnist Lesley Riddoch opening the speeches.
Pipe band Saor Alba played a poignant tribute to Yes biker Alexander “Sandy” McCracken, who died in a crash while travelling to take part in All Under One Banner’s march in Skye last month.Cheers greeted the arrival of First Minister Humza Yousaf on the stage and he told the crowd that independence supporters were to inspire others to vote Yes – and not just point out the failings of the “miserable” UK Government.
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