It has been six years since Scotland went to the polls and decided against independence from the United Kingdom by a margin of 10% — 55% against 45%. Back then, I was still in college, and photographing live news events at every opportunity.
Talk of another independence referendum has been stoked by September’s Programme for Government. It has inspired me, without comment, to dig out some of the photos I took on September 18 2014.
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As for what happened the day after? I’ll post that tomorrow…
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A “No Thanks” supporter outside Clarkston Halls, Glasgow, early in the day on September 18th 2014.
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“Yes” supporters leafleting on Byres Road, Glasgow.
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“Yes” supporters at Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow.
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“No Thanks” supporters on the high street in Thornliebank, Glasgow.
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Byres Road, Glasgow.
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Supporters gathering in George Square, Glasgow, on September 18th 2014.
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A piper surrounded by a crowd in George Square.
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A banner opposing the Conservative prime minister David Cameron is held aloft.
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A car flying United Kingdom flags passes the pro-independence rally in George Square.
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A young pro-independence supporter is held up during the rally.
