Tens of thousands of people are in Edinburgh for today's massive March for Independence rally.

All Under One Banner have organised the pro-independence event which will see huge crowds leave Holyrood Park at 1pm.

They will then make their way through the city centre via Queens Drive, Horse Wynd, up towards the Royal Mile on Canongate and High Street, up to Lawnmarket, over George IV Bridge, on to Forrest Road and then into The Meadows using Middle Meadow Walk.

Edinburgh south west MP Joanna Cherry will be among those giving speeches at the event, which follows on from previous marches in Glasgow, Ayr, Aberdeen and elsewhere across Scotland.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon took to social media this morning to say that, while she couldn't be there in person, she wishes good luck to all attending the rally.

Road closures will be in place for much of the day, with a number of routes off-limits from 12pm.

We'll bring you all the latest updates throughout the day right here on our live blog.