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Looking back on last week's Believe in Scotland march and why it's important.
Many thousands marched for independence at what many describe as the most successful Believe in Scotland march and rally yet. The atmosphere was positive and friendly but also very definitely determined. There was also a strong sense of unity among all the politically diverse groups that took part. We aimed to put independence back at the top of the nation’s agenda ahead of the Holyrood election and to continue our role of uniting the movement whilst bringing back that 2014 Yes family atmosphere and this march and rally achieved those goals and more.
Culture shapes nations - and will be key to our independence march and rally.
Written by Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp
Believe in Scotland campaigns for independence, helping the people of Scotland realise that Scotland can be a far better nation than we have now under the uncaring, incompetent and harmful governance of Westminster. That is what we live for.
We are not in this to help any political party, just to help Scotland be the nation we know it can be, to help the Scottish people achieve our potential. To achieve that potential, to lift our nation above its underserved second-rate/half-nation status we need to understand that Scottish culture is core to our national identity, self-respect and confidence.
Aamer Anwar to speak at Believe in Scotland’s Independence March and Rally
Believe in Scotland’s march and rally for Scottish independence in Edinburgh on Saturday, March 28th, is fast becoming the most anticipated independence campaign event in years. The march and rally will put independence, the protection of Scotland's culture, wellbeing and democratic right to choose our own future at the top of the nation's agenda ahead of May's Holyrood elections.
The speaker line-up continues to grow in number and quality with renowned civil rights lawyer and campaigner Aamer Anwar joining us on the march and at the rally.
Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp: “The Edinburgh march and rally on 28 March is a pivotal moment for the indy movement”
The founder of the Believe in Scotland campaign, Gordon MacIntyre-Kemp, will speak at the campaign's national independence march and rally in Edinburgh on Saturday, 28 March.
The rally will gather supporters on Calton Hill, an iconic location closely associated with some of the most memorable demonstrations of the modern independence movement.
Lesley Riddoch to speak at Scottish Independence Rally
Believe in Scotland’s march and rally for Scottish Independence in Edinburgh on Saturday, March 28th aims to force independence to the top of the nation's agenda ahead of May's Holyrood elections.
The speaker line-up continues to grow in number and quality with journalist, broadcaster and filmmaker Lesley Riddoch joining us on the march and rally.
Brian Cox to Speak at Believe in Scotland Independence Rally
Our march and rally for Scottish Independence in Edinburgh on Saturday, March 28th is creating a real buzz. Already announced as speakers are the First Minister John Swinney MSP and Scottish Green Party Co-leaders Gillian Mackay MSP and Ross Greer MSP, all of whom will be addressing a major independence rally for the first time as leaders of their respective parties.
Now joining our march and rally will be the actor Brian Cox, a long-term supporter of Scottish independence who even spoke at the launch of Yes Scotland in 2012.
Scottish Green Party Co-leaders to speak at Believe in Scotland’s March and Rally for Independence.
Believe in Scotland is organising a March and Rally for Scottish independence in Edinburgh on Saturday, March 28th 2026. We are expecting thousands to march with us and today we can announce our second speaker, well in this case, a pair of speakers, Scottish Green Party Co-leaders Gillian Mackay MSP and Ross Greer MSP.
First Minister John Swinney MSP, to speak at Believe in Scotland’s March and Rally for Scottish Independence.
Believe in Scotland is organising a March and Rally for Scottish independence in Edinburgh, Saturday March 28th 2026.
We are expecting thousands to march with us and attend the rally and a full roster of speakers will be announced over the coming weeks including political leaders, campaigners and other public figures.
Believe in Scotland changes independence rally to iconic Calton Hill
Believe in Scotland has changed the planned rally location for our Edinburgh March and Rally for Scottish Independence to the iconic Calton Hill.
Our march on Saturday 28th March 2026 will now start on High Street between George IV Bridge and North Bridge utilising Parliament Square as an assembly point and it will start at the earlier time of 12noon. Marchers are asked to gather from 11.30am onwards.
The Majority of MSPs Support Our Call to Cut Scotland's Energy Bills
MSPs would vote to cut Scottish consumers' extortionate and unfair energy bills - if only Holyrood had the power!
Believe in Scotland’s petition, End the Scottish Energy Bill Rip-Off, which calls for an end to Scottish consumers' unfair standing charges, has now been signed by a majority of Holyrood MSPs.
BBC Scotland serves London - fails Scotland
BBC Scotland is taking MORE in licence fees from Scottish households, whilst spending LESS in Scotland. Scotland has a much smaller media industry than other similar-sized independent countries. The siphoning of resources by a London-centric organisation is key part of that.
Scots charged extra to access Scotland’s energy
There is an ongoing and serious injustice impacting Scottish energy consumers and The Westminster Government does not give a damn. That injustice is called 'Electricity Standing Charges' and it's essentially a tax that is added to your electricity bills just to connect you to the grid.
It is time the UK apologised to Scotland for Brexit
Scotland told the UK not to Brexit - but they didn’t listen. We are now supposed to cheer as the UK gov limps slowly back - while trying not to admit that they got it wrong.
They have now announced that the UK is to rejoin the Erasmus study programme - in 2027. Great. It is good news that young people's prospects will improve a little.
But are we supposed to crack open the champagne and forget all the years of sneering refusal to treat Scotland's remain vote as if we were an equal partner in the Union?
What can an independent Scotland learn from Estonia?
Estonia has a population of 1.4 million and the landmass is a bit more than half of Scotland’s, so it has a very low population density. It is one of Europe’s most forested countries with more than half covered by trees, where wolves roam freely. The wolf is the national symbol of the country.
It has also become famous as a digital-first state where you can do everything from making a dental appointment to getting divorced by mobile app.
It has also fostered an enviable tech sector - Estonia has produced 10 ‘unicorns’ - start ups valued at $1 billion - Scotland has produced just three.
Scotland needs independence to channel its energy
When we launched our “Stop the Scottish Energy Bill Rip-Off” campaign back in September, we said something very simple: Scotland is an energy-rich nation being treated as an energy cash cow. The UK system is built to protect investors’ returns and to funnel Scotland’s cheap power south while Scots customers are charged more to access the grid that carries our energy.