TOWNS, cities and villages marked Scotland's undemocratic departure from the EU last night by singing Auld Lang Syne, Flower of Scotland, Ode to Joy and more.
Pro-Europe Scots gathered at events across the country as 11pm approached, braving the rain to show unity with our neighbours.
At the 2016 EU referendum, 62% of Scots voted Remain - and newer polls suggest three quarters (75%) believe the outcome of that vote was wrong.
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A number of last night's farewell events were held with the theme of "Leave a light on for Scotland". Crowds brought candles, torches and their phones to shine brightly through the drizzle, demonstrating the nation's desire to stay in the EU - and many people's hopes to return to the bloc as an independent country.
Here's some pictures and videos of what was going on in a few Scots locations as the clock struck 11pm last night.
ABERDEEN
Aye Aberdeen marked Scotland's exit from the EU against its will with a Leave A Light On vigil in the city's Marischal Square. About 200 people turned up to the torchlit event.
More pics from yesterday's Marischal square in Aberdeen.#LeaveALightOnForScotland#LeaveALightOn pic.twitter.com/9NOEl1Vgkv
— EUTaxiKev 🏴 (@aberdeentaxi1) February 1, 2020
DUNDEE
Dundee & Angus Independence Group hosted a Leave A Light On vigil outside the city's Caird Hall. A candlelit vigil was held as part of a short ceremony.
My cousin just sent this from the #leavealighton vigil outside the Caird Hall in Dundee 👇 pic.twitter.com/LP9vsi6wOT
— Sarah Mackie (@lumi_1984) January 31, 2020
GLASGOW
Crowds gathered at the Buchanan Street steps for the Leave The Light On For Scotland event, which saw MPs Alyn Smith, Philippa Whitford, Alison Thewliss and Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie speak on the need to return to the EU as an independent country.
As 11pm struck, crowds broke out into renditions of Ode to Joy, Flower of Scotland and Auld Lang Syne.
Below is a clip of the group singing Flower of Scotland.
Oh aye, and flower of scotland! Can't believe George square brexit demo is getting the press and this isn't pic.twitter.com/mz6RjZzPdf
— Potato ⚫️ (@potatographer) February 1, 2020
ISLAY
In Bowmore, Islay, pro-EU Scots gathered with flags and candles to mark Scotland's departure from the bloc.
Some friends mourning the loss of EU membership in Bowmore Islay at 11pm on January 31st 2020 pic.twitter.com/QRTvrrMxJF
— Patricia Farrington (@xraypat) February 1, 2020
EDINBURGH
Outside the Scottish Parliament, the Lesley Riddoch-compered Missing EU Already event saw speakers including Joanna Cherry, Tommy Sheppard and Lorna Slater address crowds, while musicians took to the stage from early in the evening. At 11pm, a piper played Ode To Joy while attendees sung along.
Ode to Joy sing-a-long led by the bagpipes is next on the agenda at the #LeaveALightOnForScotland vigil in Edinburgh! I’m sure Beethoven would have approved. After this, an adapted version of 500 Miles.... #brexitday #BrexitReality #leavealighton pic.twitter.com/XtzziQUutV
— David Walsh (@David_M_Walsh) January 31, 2020
KIRKCALDY
Over in Fife, Yessers gathered at Kirkcaldy's Town Square for a Leave A Light On vigil.
Yesser in Kirkcaldy pic.twitter.com/d5HMGyoAkO
— alan kerr (@AlanKerr59) January 31, 2020
KIRRIEMUIR
In Angus, MP Dave Doogan addressed crowds in Kirriemuir. The speech was followed by singing and music in the square. Earlier in the day Yes Kirriemuir held a day of action in the area.
Addressing the #EU vigil in Angus just now. From this enforced separation from our #European cousins #independence will follow.
— Dave Doogan MP (@DaveDooganSNP) January 31, 2020
Scotland is #StillEuropean
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PERTH
In Perth, MPs John Nicolson and Pete Wishart joined deputy first minister John Swinney and local councillors at Perth4Europe's Leave A Light On vigil. The group sang Ode to Joy and Auld Lang Syne as 11pm struck. Earlier in the day, MP Alyn Smith and Scottish Greens MSP Mark Ruskell addressed crowds in the town.
Singing Ode to Joy and Auld Lang Syne. Sadness, solidarity and defiance. We'll be back. Thanks to Councillors Stewart Donaldson, Andrew Parrott and Willie Wilson, @JohnSwinney, @MrJohnNicolson and @PeteWishart for joining us. #leavealighton #StillEuropean #Scotland #NotMyBrexit pic.twitter.com/sunSkk5Dvp
— Perth4Europe #FBPE #WATON (@perth4europe) February 1, 2020
PITLOCHRY
Atholl Branch SNP hosted a vigil in Pitlochry with flags and candles.
What a lovely bunch of Yessers!! ❤️ Such a great sight driving into Pitlochry tonight!! #SNP #Europe #BrexitEve Well done every last one if you!! #StillEuropean pic.twitter.com/bO2hdZwMxe
— Gavin Johnston #FBPE 🕷🏴🇪🇺 (@filmgavin123) January 31, 2020
ULLAPOOL
In the Highlands, Yessers braved the wind to gather in Ullapool for a Keep A Light On For Scotland vigil. The group sang Auld Lang Syne as the clock struck 11pm.
Wet and windy in Ullapool it we tried doing our bit. #IamEuropean #KeepALightOnForScotland @MareeToddMSP @GailRossSNP @NicolaSturgeon @AlynSmith @Ianblackford_MP @LesleyRiddoch @BBCHighlands @weegingerdug @MrMalky pic.twitter.com/orgY5oyZrJ
— Noel H (@klondyker) February 1, 2020
If you have any photos or videos you would like to add to this list, please send to laura.webster@newsquest.co.uk
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