Thousands join pro-independence march in Aberdeen

Thousands of people have taken part in a pro-independence march in Aberdeen.
A previous AUOB march in GlasgowA previous AUOB march in Glasgow
A previous AUOB march in Glasgow

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

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

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Police Scotland estimated 4-5,000 people joined the march, while organisers claimed 12,000 took part.

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