Independence march in Aberdeen

Author: Rob Waller Published 17th Aug 2019

Last updated 17th Aug 2019

Police estimate 4,000 - 5,000 people took part in a pro-independence march in Aberdeen, although organisers have said the number was 12,000.

The event, organised by the campaign group All Under One Banner, followed previous marches held across the country including in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Ayr.

The build up to the event was dominated by a row about the organisers refusing to cover the £4000 bill for police to put traffic mesaures in place.

Marchers congregated on the city's Albyn Road at around 1.30pm on Saturday before proceeding down Union Street and finishing at Castlegate.

Earlier this month, a poll published by Lord Ashcroft suggested a majority of people in Scotland are now in favour of independence.

A total of 1,019 people in the country were asked how they would vote in a future independence referendum if one were to be held.

When those who said they did not know, or said they would not vote, were removed, support for independence was at 52% and 48% were against.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon described the poll as "phenomenal'' for the independence movement