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In pictures: ‘Biggest independence march in Scottish history’ takes place in Glasgow

People taking part in the March for Independence wave Saltires as they head through Glasgow city centre (Robert Perry/PA Wire)
People taking part in the March for Independence wave Saltires as they head through Glasgow city centre (Robert Perry/PA Wire)

THOUSANDS of people have taken part in a march in support of Scottish independence.

(Robert Perry/PA Wire)
(Robert Perry/PA Wire)

Organisers All Under One Banner estimate that 17,000 people marched through Glasgow in the event, which they said was “the biggest Indy march in Scottish history”.

(Robert Perry/PA Wire)
(Robert Perry/PA Wire)

The procession started at Kelvingrove Park in the west end and wound its way through the city centre to Glasgow Green for a rally.

People taking part in the March for Independence wave Saltires as they head through Glasgow city centre (Robert Perry/PA Wire)
People taking part in the March for Independence wave Saltires as they head through Glasgow city centre (Robert Perry/PA Wire)

Supporters waved Saltires and banners as they walked through the city.

The march is met in George Square by a small band waving Union flags (Robert Perry/PA Wire)
The march is met in George Square by a small band waving Union flags (Robert Perry/PA Wire)

All Under One Banner is a pro-independence organisation which organises public processions in support of Scotland regaining Independence.

Some supporters took to social media to share their enthusiasm.

(Robert Perry/PA Wire)
(Robert Perry/PA Wire)

Writing on the All Under One Banner Facebook page, Steve Davis said: “The march was amazing. I felt so proud today. Well done AUOB” while Claire Mack wrote: “It was buzzing!! What a great crowd!”

(Robert Perry/PA Wire)
(Robert Perry/PA Wire)

Police estimated that between 13,500 and 15,000 people took part in the march and said it appeared to have passed off peacefully.