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Roza Salih and Martyn Day have been appointed

Scottish Independence Convention

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Scottish independence campaign group announces new co-conveners

A piper plays outside after the coffin of former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond was taken into Fraserburgh Funeral Services

A piper plays outside after the coffin of former first minister of Scotland Alex Salmond was taken into Fraserburgh Funeral Services

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Vigil to be held for Alex Salmond on St Andrew's Day

The Believe in Scotland indyref anniversary rally in September

The Believe in Scotland indyref anniversary rally in September

25 years of devolution

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There's now an honest perspective from parties and activists on independence

The grassroots campaign holds an annual fundraiser which goes directly towards spending on leaflets and rallies

The grassroots campaign holds an annual fundraiser which goes directly towards spending on leaflets and rallies

Believe in Scotland

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'Deeply humbled': Believe in Scotland smashes initial target as more than £60k raised

All Under One Banner had originally planned a march for September 7 in the capital

All Under One Banner had originally planned a march for September 7 in the capital

All Under One Banner

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Scottish independence group announces no Edinburgh march this year

The event in Dumfries took place at the same time as the Believe in Scotland rally in Edinburgh

The event in Dumfries took place at the same time as the Believe in Scotland rally in Edinburgh

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‘Filled with hope and laughter’: Regional Yes event marks 10 years since indyref

The Yes movement stands at a crucial crossroads and must find a path that involves engaging people in the tangible work of creating a better Scotland

The Yes movement stands at a crucial crossroads and must find a path that involves engaging people in the tangible work of creating a better Scotland

Scottish independence referendum

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With bold ideas and grassroots reconnection, the Yes movement can be exciting again

The rally will take place outside Holyrood to mark 10 years since the first independence referendum

The rally will take place outside Holyrood to mark 10 years since the first independence referendum

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Speakers announced for Believe in Scotland indyref anniversary rally

The anniversary of the Chain of Freedom is coming up – and campaigners are calling on Yes supporters to celebrate

The anniversary of the Chain of Freedom is coming up – and campaigners are calling on Yes supporters to celebrate

Chain of Freedom

Campaigners behind Chain of Freedom call on indy supporters to celebrate anniversary

The congress is the biggest meeting of grassroots independence campaign groups

The congress is the biggest meeting of grassroots independence campaign groups

Believe in Scotland

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Scottish Independence Congress overwhelmingly supports Citizens’ Convention

The conference offers leadership the opportunity to listen to the grassroots movement, one campaigner told The National

The conference offers leadership the opportunity to listen to the grassroots movement, one campaigner told The National

Scottish independence

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SNP members hope leadership will 'listen to wider indy movement' ahead of conference

Pro-independence campaigners took to the streets of Inverness for a day of campaigning

Pro-independence campaigners took to the streets of Inverness for a day of campaigning

Believe in Scotland

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‘Indy is very much alive’: Yes groups team up for Highlands campaign day

An emergency motion has been put forward to discuss the Scottish Government's annual GERS report

An emergency motion has been put forward to discuss the Scottish Government's annual GERS report

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SNP conference to address 'ludicrous' GERS in emergency motion

A spokesperson for All Under One Banner said if the group had gone ahead with its march as planned, the cause of independence would have been portrayed in a bad light

A spokesperson for All Under One Banner said if the group had gone ahead with its march as planned, the cause of independence would have been portrayed in a bad light

All Under One Banner

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All Under One Banner calls on indy movement to join Glasgow anti-racism counter-demo

The group brings together experts to undertake analysis on currency options for an independent Scotland

The group brings together experts to undertake analysis on currency options for an independent Scotland

Scottish currency

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Conference discussing Scottish currency to be held in-person for first time

The group has so far raised almost £6000 for charities and organisations across the country

The group has so far raised almost £6000 for charities and organisations across the country

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Cash raised at independence rallies handed to local food bank

The group is set to host a convention on Scottish independence on St Andrew's Day

The group is set to host a convention on Scottish independence on St Andrew's Day

Scottish Independence Convention

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Scottish independence group issues update on St Andrew's Day convention

Our online calendar to keep everyone in the Yes movement up to date

Our online calendar to keep everyone in the Yes movement up to date

All the upcoming Scottish independence events and marches in 2024

A lot of debate has opened up around the new Citizens' Convention proposed by Believe in Scotland

A lot of debate has opened up around the new Citizens' Convention proposed by Believe in Scotland

Believe in Scotland

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Explained: The debate over a Citizens' Convention on Scottish independence

It is the third regional campaign day organised by Believe in Scotland, in a bid to connect people with more local issues affecting the independence vote

It is the third regional campaign day organised by Believe in Scotland, in a bid to connect people with more local issues affecting the independence vote

Believe in Scotland

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Believe in Scotland teams up with local Yes groups for indy campaign day

A new documentary by filmmaker Charlie Stuart hopes to move the conversation around independence away from party politics and into the hands of the people

A new documentary by filmmaker Charlie Stuart hopes to move the conversation around independence away from party politics and into the hands of the people

Scottish independence

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Why this filmmaker is producing a new independence documentary

The film will tell the 'personal stories' about the individuals and local groups campaigning for independence

The film will tell the 'personal stories' about the individuals and local groups campaigning for independence

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Fundraiser launched to create film about grassroots independence movement

Now First Minister John Swinney speaking to the SNP's annual conference in 2022

Now First Minister John Swinney speaking to the SNP's annual conference in 2022

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SNP conference agenda 'not fit for purpose and needs replacing', members say

The group said the SNP had sent 'mixed messages' on independence throughout their election campaign

The group said the SNP had sent 'mixed messages' on independence throughout their election campaign

Believe in Scotland

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Indy group issues stark warning to SNP over future of movement

A grassroots group has organised a weekend of events which will explore Burns' feelings on independence

A grassroots group has organised a weekend of events which will explore Burns' feelings on independence

Pensioners for Indy

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Yes group organises event connecting Robert Burns and independence

Grassroots campaigners have reflected on the next steps for the independence movement

Grassroots campaigners have reflected on the next steps for the independence movement

All Under One Banner

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Yes activists on where the independence movement goes next

All Under One Banner is holding its next march for Scottish independence next month

All Under One Banner is holding its next march for Scottish independence next month

All Under One Banner

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'Scotland will rise again': All Under One Banner issues call for indy movement

Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp is the founder of Believe in Scotland

Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp is the founder of Believe in Scotland

Believe in Scotland

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'Independence is bigger than any party': Leading activist responds to election result

The Alba Party manifesto was published on Wednesday

The Alba Party manifesto was published on Wednesday

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Will independence ‘sweep the country’ in 2026? Alba think so

Ross Clark (right) is the SNP's youngest candidate standing for election on July 4

Ross Clark (right) is the SNP's youngest candidate standing for election on July 4

General Election 2024

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Meet the SNP's youngest election candidate inspired by the grassroots movement

We spoke to two grassroots campaigners to get a feel of what people are saying on the doors

We spoke to two grassroots campaigners to get a feel of what people are saying on the doors

General Election 2024

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Here's what grassroots activists are hearing on the doors in the election campaign

It is the second regional campaign day organised by BiS, in a bid to connect people with more local issues affecting the independence vote

It is the second regional campaign day organised by BiS, in a bid to connect people with more local issues affecting the independence vote

Believe in Scotland

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Believe in Scotland teams up with local Yes groups for Borders campaign day

AyeApp aims to increase voter registration in the run-up to the next Holyrood election

AyeApp aims to increase voter registration in the run-up to the next Holyrood election

Electoral Commission

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Grassroots activists create 'democracy tool' to encourage voter registration

Yes Dunbar called on the First Minister to place Scottish independence as a priority

Yes Dunbar called on the First Minister to place Scottish independence as a priority

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Yes group urges John Swinney to 'prioritise path to independence'

Grassroots activists have responded after the First Minister scrapped the minister for independence role

Grassroots activists have responded after the First Minister scrapped the minister for independence role

Believe in Scotland

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'Performative gesture': Grassroots activists react to scrapping of indy minister role

A campaign day organised by grassroots independence groups will take place this weekend

A campaign day organised by grassroots independence groups will take place this weekend

Believe in Scotland

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Independence campaign day to be held in Dumfries and Galloway

The Dumfries and Galloway Indy Hub van helps to deliver campaign material across the region and spread the word about independence

The Dumfries and Galloway Indy Hub van helps to deliver campaign material across the region and spread the word about independence

Believe in Scotland

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Grassroots organisation starts fundraiser to support independence groups

Independence supporters at the All Under One Banner march in Glasgow 2022

Independence supporters at the All Under One Banner march in Glasgow 2022

All Under One Banner

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Everything you need to know about the All Under One Banner march

Humza Yousaf has resigned as SNP leader and will step down as first minister

Humza Yousaf has resigned as SNP leader and will step down as first minister

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'Let's unite': How the grassroots reacted to Humza Yousaf quitting as SNP leader

We asked grassroots campaigners what the end of the Bute House Agreement means for Scottish independence

We asked grassroots campaigners what the end of the Bute House Agreement means for Scottish independence

Believe in Scotland

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Grassroots campaigners respond after loss of pro-independence majority government

Emma Louis ended up at the Believe in Scotland independence march in Glasgow because of a YES stone

Emma Louis ended up at the Believe in Scotland independence march in Glasgow because of a YES stone

Believe in Scotland

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'I hope you get indy soon': Yes stones reunite tourist with artist at Glasgow rally

The convention will mark exactly 10 years since the Scottish independence referendum

The convention will mark exactly 10 years since the Scottish independence referendum

Scottish Independence Convention

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Convention on self-determination in Scotland announced for St Andrew’s Day

Members continue to add their voice to the debate

Members continue to add their voice to the debate

Bute House Agreement

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Green and SNP members react as Bute House deal hangs in the balance

A young Yes supporter joins the chanting as older activists discuss the day

A young Yes supporter joins the chanting as older activists discuss the day

Believe in Scotland

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‘You don’t look finished to me’: What it was like at Glasgow's Yes march and rally

Yes supporters in George Square

Yes supporters in George Square

Believe in Scotland

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Yes supporters gather in Glasgow for major independence march and rally

The Believe in Scotland rally will be held this weekend

The Believe in Scotland rally will be held this weekend

Believe in Scotland

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Everything you need to know about this weekend's independence march

A rally for everyone ...

A rally for everyone ...

Scottish independence

Is this suggestion for Yes realistic? Who knows. Renewing? In a way.

Four billboards have been put up around Glasgow ahead of the Scottish independence march

Four billboards have been put up around Glasgow ahead of the Scottish independence march

Believe in Scotland

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New Scottish independence billboards appear across Glasgow

Kenny MacAskill (top left) and Alex Salmond have accepted invites to speak at Yes rallies

Kenny MacAskill (top left) and Alex Salmond have accepted invites to speak at Yes rallies

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Alba announce speakers for independence marches as Believe in Scotland row continues

The Palestine solidarity bloc was called for by an independence group

The Palestine solidarity bloc was called for by an independence group

Believe in Scotland

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'Dual message': Pro-Palestine groups urge members to join Scottish independence march

Participants have been asked to assemble on Kelvin Way to set off at 12.30pm

Participants have been asked to assemble on Kelvin Way to set off at 12.30pm

Believe in Scotland

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Believe in Scotland confirms full line-up of speakers and hosts for rally

Believe in Scotland march

Believe in Scotland march

Believe in Scotland

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Believe in Scotland responds to calls for 'Palestine solidarity bloc' at march

The RIC issued the statement on Monday

The RIC issued the statement on Monday

Believe in Scotland

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Call for bloc showing Palestine solidarity at Scottish independence march

It makes perfect sense to most in the big wide world for Scotland and its people to join them as an independent nation

It makes perfect sense to most in the big wide world for Scotland and its people to join them as an independent nation

Scottish independence

Scottish independence on global stage as film heads to New York