AN estimated quarter of a million people are set to march for independence in Scotland ’s capital.
The hotly anticipated event is the All Under One Banner’s final march of the year, following hugely successful days in Glasgow, Oban, Galashiels, Ayr and Aberdeen.
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Here is everything you need to know about the march today:
WHERE DOES IT START?
The march will begin in Holyrood Park at 1pm sharp. Those who wish to set up at the rally site will only have permission to do so if they sign in beforehand at the #AUOB gazebo at the Meadows from 11am.
Anyone wishing to join is advised to leave early to be organised into formation by stewards, especially those travelling from afar as ScotRail are not offering any extra services.
WHICH ROUTE WILL IT FOLLOW?
The procession route is as follows: Holyrood Park, Queens Dr, Horse Wynd, Canongate, High St, Lawmmarket, George IV bridge, Forrest rd, Middle Meadow walk and The Meadows.
Anyone who will struggle walking uphill is advised to join at George IV bridge, where the march will pause to allow participants to join them safely.
WHICH ROADS WILL BE CLOSED?
Edinburgh Council have advised that the road closures that fall over this weekend due to the march are: Queen's Drive, Horse Wynd, Abbeyhill, Canongate, New Street, High Street, Lawnmarket, George IV Bridge, Forrest Road, Potterrow, Teviot Place and Lauriston Place from 12.00pm to 6.00pm.
WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE?
There is no specified dress code for the march, but organisers encourage Scots colours, flags, banners, pipes and drums to be brought to the event.
WHEN IS THE NEXT MARCH?
This is the final All Under One Banner march of 2019, however the organisation have already submitted plans for march next year in Glasgow.
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