More than 2000 pro-independence supporters gathered in Glasgow's George Square on Wednesday night as the big countdown to the referendum begins.

Supporters of Scotland leaving the UK waved the Saltire and Yes banners and flags as they massed in the central square.

It is the second major campaign rally in the square in the space of 24 hours.

Police said there had been no arrests as the good-natured event had so far passed off peacefully.

There was barely room to move among all the flags and it came at the end of a day which has seen leading figures on both sides of the debate made their last appeals to votes.

Reports suggested a handful of No supporters were present, but pictures showed they were easily outnumbered by the pro-independence supporters.

kazghirl1888 ‏tweeted a picture and wrote on the social network site: "Loving it #georgesquare #yes."

Journalist Yvonne Ridley tweeted: "YES rally in Glasgow's George Square - no arrests. Don't believe english media reports #indyref has turned nasty."

Comedian Janey Godley said one pro-Union supporter had tried to open a British flag. She tweeted: "Man opened a union flag at YES rally in George's Square and was removed by cops no trouble despite heavy crowd."

Socialist politician Tommy Sheridan gave a speech urging people to vote Yes.

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown signed off the Better Together campaign with a rally this morning at Central Station, which was also attended by campaign leader Alistair Darling, and the leaders of the Scottish parties, the Tories Ruth Davidson, Labour's Joanne Lamont and Lib Dem leader Willie Rennie.

First Minister Alex Salmond was also in the city, at Buchanan Street to rally the Yes troops earlier in the day and is due to make his final set-piece speech tonight in Perth.