Thousands of people have been taking part in a pro-independence march and rally in Edinburgh.

There are no official reports of the turnout yet, but some early estimates suggest around 4000 supporters marched from the Meadows in the capital amid a sea of saltire and lion rampant flags.

Lothian and Borders later said an estimated 5,000 attended the march and rally. Leading figures in the event claimed the total was around 10,000.

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