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Timetable of events for the Now Scotland day of action, Saturday 1 May 2021

Written by on 29 April 2021

Now Scotland is the Scottish independence movement’s grassroots democratic subscription membership organisation. It is only a couple of months old and strictly non-partisan. As the current electoral campaign reaches its climax, it is clear to see how this new organisation represents a much-needed unifying development for Yessers across Scotland and beyond. These physical actions are combined with a call to mass action online with a 6pm twitter storm and fascinating zoom rally and panel discussion from 7-9pm with speakers from Ireland, Wales, Cornwall and Scotland discussing “Making the case for self determination, dissolving the British State“.

Saturday 1 May 2021 sees Now Scotland members take their first steps to be visible “on the ground” as Scotland enters a new phase in the pandemic with travel restrictions eased and the vaccination rollout progressing well. There will be a number of small socially distanced static protests and gatherings right across the country to mark a day of action for independence, just days before the Scottish electorate go to the polls in an historic parliamentary election.

Here is the full timetable of events planned throughout Saturday’s Day Of Action:

TimeLocationDetails and links
10amB6355 bridge over A1
Road between Ayton & Eyemouth
Yes Berwickshire / Now Scotland flag flying on Borders bridges
11am-12pmOutside the Scottish Parliament, EdinburghNow Scotland static demonstration with speakers, livestreamed by Independence Live
11am-12pmFallside Road bridge over M74, G71 8BGYes Rutherglen and Cambuslang organising a flag display
12-1pmHigh Street (adjacent to the old Marks and Spencers) Kirkcaldy, FifeNow Scotland street stall
12-2pmCity Square, DundeeNow Scotland static demonstration
12pm – 2pmSt Nicholas Square, AberdeenNow Scotland static demonstration
1-2.30pmGeorge Square, GlasgowAll Under One Banner static demonstration with speakers
daytimeSkyeNow Scotland members display flags
6pmOnline (social media)Twitter storm – Now Scotland invites their members and all Yessers to post photos and video of their Day of Action activities on social media
7-9pmOnline (Zoom)A discussion panel with contributors from Ireland, Wales, Cornwall and Scotland: Making the case for self determination, dissolving the British State
All weekendOrkneyNow Scotland members will place Yes Stones throughout the Orkney mainland
"Yes Stone" which says "It's not independence OR recovery, it's independence for recovery!"

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