THIS weekend, Glasgow is expected to see thousands of Yes supporters coming together to march for Scottish independence.
The event - hosted by Believe in Scotland (BiS) alongside Pensioners for Independence - will be held with the theme: Independence to end pensioner poverty.
Groups including Pensioners for Independence, Yes2Indee, Women for Independence, Yes for EU and will be marching behind their banners. After a call from the Radical Independence Campaign, pro-Palestine activists will also be marching.
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The action follows BiS's first ever march and rally, which was held in September 2023 and saw thousands in attendance.
Here is everything you need to know about the march and rally.
What time does it start?
Participants will assemble in Glasgow on Kelvin Way from 11:30am onwards, with the march setting off at 12:30pm.
Organisers estimate the march should reach George Square by 1:45pm.
What is the route?
Participants in the Glasgow march are asked to gather on Kelvin Way to set off at 12.30pm, marching into the city centre of Glasgow, with the rally taking place in George Square.
Supporters can continue to register their interest here.
What time does it start?
Participants will assemble in Glasgow on Kelvin Way from 11:30am onwards, with the march setting off at 12:30pm.
Organisers estimate the march should reach George Square by 1:45pm.
What is happening in George Square?
Once marchers arrive in the city centre, a rally featuring speakers from across the Yes movement will take to the stage. There will also be musical performances, readings and poetry.
There should also be a selection of stalls run by different Yes groups for supports to enjoy, donate to and get involved.
Later on the Saturday, there will be an afterparty for hundreds of volunteer stewards, speakers and donors, featuring a performance from host Iona Fyfe.
Who is speaking?
The march and rally will include speakers like First Minister Humza Yousaf and Scottish Greens MSP Ross Greer.
The rally will be hosted by author, broadcaster and model Eunice Olumide and Trad Awards Scots Singer of the Year 2023 Fyfe.
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The full list is as follows:
- Humza Yousaf - First Minister of Scotland
- Pat Kane - Musician and campaigner
- Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp - Founder of Believe in Scotland
- Marlene Halliday - Pensioners for Independence
- James Robertson - Writer
- Jane McAllister - Filmmaker and campaigner
- Ross Greer - MSP
- Iona Soper - Scottish CND and Secure Scotland anti-capitalist campaigner
- Gordon Martin - RMT Scotland organiser
- Richie Venton - Trade Union organiser, Scottish Socialist Party
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