THOUSANDS of independence supporters took to the streets of Arbroath on Saturday in the largest Yes rally since the pandemic hit Scotland.

All Under One Banner (AUOB), the campaigning organisation which put the march together, estimated that around 3000 people had taken part.

This means it was slightly larger than the rally held in Paisley early last month. 

The group wrote on Twitter: "We are proud to announce that over 3000 independence supporters took to the streets of Arbroath today on the march for Scotland's freedom.

"The People are Sovereign, it is Our Right to Decide. Well done everyone!"

The estimate matches that of Michael Russell, the SNP president, who spoke at the event.

The National: SNP president Michael Russell (right) and Angus MP Dave Doogan were both at the march in ArbroathSNP president Michael Russell (right) and Angus MP Dave Doogan were both at the march in Arbroath

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Videos shared by AUOB showed the thousands of people marching through the streets of the historic town where, 702 years ago, the Declaration of Arbroath was signed.

The Declaration contains the famous quote: "It is in truth not for glory, nor riches, nor honours that we are fighting, but for freedom – for that alone, which no honest man gives up but with life itself."

It was believed to have been penned in the abbey at Arbroath, through which the marchers took banners calling for Scots to be given a choice over their future.

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Following the rally, at which he called for unity and a revitalised Yes campaign, Russell tweeted: "Impressive turnout at the @AUOBNOW March in #Arbroath today.  

"Pleased to be marching and speaking on such a day - especially as the route took us through the environs of the abbey where #TheDeclarationofArbroath was signed 702 years ago."

Pictures from the march further show the streets of the town being filled with Saltires as the piper-led procession moved through.

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Here are some more of the best shots from the day taken by The National's photographer Colin Mearns:

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After the rally, AUOB tweeted: "We have packed up and on our way, having left the park in a tidier condition than how we found it. Thanks to everyone who made that happen, we achieved what we set out to do.

Scotland's people are Sovereign, it is our right to decide. Next up Glasgow 14 May."