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Elgin hosts Scottish independence rally as hundreds march through town’s streets





Scottish independence supporters have gathered in their hundreds to march through a north-east town.

Demonstrators came together at Elgin’s Doocot Park for the march on Saturday (August 3) before making their way down 11 of the town’s streets to Cooper Park.

The march passed down Elgin's High Street, as they headed towards Cooper Park. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
The march passed down Elgin's High Street, as they headed towards Cooper Park. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

Saltires were flying as crowds walked behind a large banner that read ‘Our Right To Decide’.

The march was the first hosted by nationwide pressure group All Under One Banner since the General Election took place on July 4.

Independence supporters locally were joined by activists from right across the country.

The walk from Doocot Park to Cooper Park took around 45 minutes.

Demonstrators made their way down New Elgin Road; Moss Street; Moray Street; Hay Street; Northfield Terrace; High Street; South College Street; Greyfriars Street; Alexandra Road; North College Street and Lodge Lane (Cooper Park).

The march leaves from the Doocot Park in New Elgin. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
The march leaves from the Doocot Park in New Elgin. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Pipers and flag-carriers attended the march. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.
Pipers and flag-carriers attended the march. Picture: Daniel Forsyth.

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