Edinburgh's 'Million Mask March' flies distinctly Scottish colours
Friday, November 7, 2014
Amongst other Guy Fawkes Night partying, the now-regular march to the Scottish Parliament by Anonymous saw significantly higher attendance, Wednesday, at this year's event. With Catalan flags and pro-Independence Saltires flying, activist numbers had clearly been swelled by the referendum result.
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Banner — later used to lead the march — laid out on the Castle Esplanade before setting off.
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.

Police waiting, on the adjacent Johnston Terrace, prior to the march setting off.
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.

As the march prepares to set off, the banner is raised and the crowd asked to assemble behind it.
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.

Crowd heading off Esplanade, with the Outlook Tower Camera obscura to top-right of frame.
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.

The crowd progressing down Edinburgh's High Street towards the Scottish Parliament
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.

The crowd progressing down Edinburgh's High Street towards the Scottish Parliament.
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.

Passing Edinburgh's New Street, which leads down to the City of Edinburgh Council's Waverley Court HQ.
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.

Regardless of chanting, which included taunts over the lack of BBC presence, marchers were in good spirits.
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.

Pro-Catalan independence flag flying as part of the protest at the Scottish Parliament.
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.

Police Scotland were conspicuous amongst the crowd, although not present in large numbers.
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.

Pro-Catalan independence flag flying as part of the protest at the Scottish Parliament.
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.

Some protesters self-identified as part of the 45% of the Scottish electorate who voted Yes to Independence.
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.

Pro-Independence sentiment was highly-visible amongst protesters at the Scottish Parliament.
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.

Several humorous Independence-related tropes were on display, although the protest was good-natured throughout.
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.

Free paper masks were being handed out to those not prepared to buy mass-manufactured ones.
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.

Protesters waiting for the event's speakers whilst PA problems were sorted out.
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.

Protesters outside the Scottish Parliament after marching from Edinburgh Castle
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.

Speakers address the assembled crowd after some technical difficulties with the PA system.
Image: Brian McNeil.
Image: Brian McNeil.
Related news
- "Scotland says 'No' in independence referendum" — Wikinews, September 19, 2014