AUOB: All Under One Bark

The Yes Movement is back on the up and up, let's get this show on the road!

Trustees of Yes United marched at the AUOB march on Saturday in Edinburgh. As we walked up to join the end of the march, it had already started moving and so we were unable to see until we started walking down the Royal Mile how many people were actually there. The numbers were estimated to be between 2000 and 3000 so it was one of the biggest marches in recent years.

The sun was shining and there was an amazing atmosphere as the tourists lined the streets and took pictures. Around 70 Indy Bikers headed the march, and there were many different musicians, including the Saor Alba Pipes and Drums (our very own Independence pipe band), other smaller traditional bands, and lone pipers as well. The march and flags are always a magnificent sight and this one was no different.

As we turned the corner in front of the Holyrood Parliament, we could see a small group of unionists there with union flags. An opposing anti-nazi group cheered on the AUOB marchers and soon the unionist rally was vastly outnumbered and drowned out by our own YES rally.

The carnival atmosphere continued outside the Parliament with many great speakers including Tommy Sheridan, Kenny McAskill, Sara Salyers and others. The musicians were tremendous and created a great atmosphere in the sun. Many were busy at the various yes stalls dotted about and people were handing out cards and flyers, including ourselves. We handed out 300 YesUnited.Scot cards and there was such enthusiasm and appetite for getting the band back together, everyone wanted to hear about it and take a card.

What a fantastic day, it certainly feels like the Yes Movement is back on the up and up, let's get this show on the road!