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Watch as Scottish independence marchers stage impromptu ceilidh under Glasgow bridge

A pro-independence march saw supporters stage their own impromptu ceilidh under a Glasgow bridge on Saturday.

Torrential rain showers which battered the city for most of the day did little to dampen the spirits of the group, who waved flags, cheered and danced to drums as they took shelter during the march.

The dancing later continued at a soggy Glasgow Green where the procession, which began at Kelvingrove Park, came to an end.

One supporter tweeted: "One of my favourite moments of any march I've ever been on. Pure magic in the rain!"

Another added: "Singing and dancing in the rain. ..... Only in Scotland."

The lively scenes came as thousands of people marched through Glasgow for the All Under One Banner (AUOB) event.

The All Under One Banner march was calling for Scottish independence (AFP via Getty Images)

A rally that was set to take place after the march had to be cancelled due to poor weather conditions.

Independence supporters from across the country withstood the , despite widespread disruption to train and road networks.

Organisers said 80,000 independence supporters took part, down from the 100,000 predicted by Glasgow City Council ahead of the event.

Police had earlier warned of "significant disruption and temporary road closures" as a result of the march.

Marchers carried Saltires, EU flags and Yes banners as they walked through the city to the sound of drummers.

Ahead of the event, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon tweeted: "Good luck to everyone marching for independence in Glasgow today - hope the weather isn't too bad!

"Sorry I can't be there today, but look forward to seeing you all again soon. In the meantime, sending my support and best wishes."

In December, the First Minister wrote to Boris Johnson calling for a Section 30 order which would grant Holyrood the power to hold a second vote on Scottish independence. However, The Tory Prime Minister has made it clear the UK government in London will not allow Scotland to have another vote.

Similar pro independence marches have been arranged throughout the year, with the next set to take place in Arbroath in April.

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