THOUSANDS of activists flocked to Glasgow today for an annual pro-independence rally.
One supporter donned a huge top hat adorned with saltires as a sea of blue and white flags flooded the city centre.
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Three women are all smiles as they wrap themselves in the Scottish flagCredit: Alamy
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One happy activist dons a novelty hat adorned with saltiresCredit: Alamy
The event was snubbed by most elected pro-indy supporters, including John Swinney, Patrick Harvie and Stephen Flynn.
Meanwhile others waved Palestine flags and unfurled huge banners calling for a separation from the United Kingdom.
Organisers All Under One Banner encouraged members to bring banners, megaphones, flags and pipes to the event.
They wrote online: “We are proud to announce that around 5,000 people took to the streets of Glasgow today, marching for Scottish independence, all under one banner.
“Well done everyone. A great effort all round and a cracking day for it.
“The fight for independence is on. Scotland shall.”
However the 5,000 attendees number has been disputed with some sources claiming it to closer to 2,000.
The event took off from Kelvin Way to Glasgow green and brought a number of roads in the city to a standstill.
Scots remain split down the middle on independence but now reckon a UK split will not happen for decades, polling reveals.
Some 40 per cent back going it alone while 44 per cent favour staying in the UK.
The Yes/No divide was 48/52, excluding undecideds and non-voters, compared to 45/55 in 2014’s historic referendum.
And More in Common’s research for The Scottish Sun on Sunday also revealed voters are now less likely to think independence will happen while they are alive.
Around two-thirds of Scots previously predicted the break-up of the UK within 30 years, at the height of Nats’ popularity in 2015.
But asked last week if Scotland will become independent in their lifetime, 48 per cent said no, while 30 per cent said yes and 22 per cent were unsure.
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Scottish independence activists with flags march through Glasgow todayCredit: Tom Farmer