The Believe in Scotland march from Parliament Square proceeded down the Royal Mile, up to Regent Road and on to Calton Hill, where the crowd was addressed by Succession actor Brian Cox, First Minister John Swinney and the co-leaders of the Scottish Greens, Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay, among others.
Brian Cox told the crowd it was time for Scotland to be “free”. He said: "We've been treated like the poor relation for long enough and it's time we show who we are, who we are as a people.”
Mr Swinney said Scotland was “a country of good values”, but the UK was stopping Scotland’s voice from being heard around the world.
9. Climbing the hill
Marchers arrive at Calton Hill for the rally addressed by Brian Cox and John Swinney among others | PA Photo: Jane Barlow
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10. Expectant crowd
The top of Calton Hill was packed with independence supporters to hear the speakers at the rally | PA Photo: Jane Barlow
11. First Minister's message
First Minister John Swinney told the crowd that the UK was holding Scotland back and not allowing its voice to be heard on the international stage | PA Photo: Jane Barlow
12. Secession star
Actor Brian Cox said he had come late to the cause but said Scotland had been treated like the poor relation for long enough. | PA Photo: Jane Barlow