Let's be honest. The EU referendum doesn't hold a candle to the vibrant, colourful and engaging nature of the Scottish independence referendum. Campaigners in Glasgow wanted to change that, and bring a little of what made the Indy Ref so colourful back to streets of Scotland.
I'm talking about wish-trees.
Love them or hate them, the EU campaign has been dominated by negativity and an event to bring a bit of hope to debate was a welcome change of pace. Pedestrians on Buchanan Street where the event was set-up were happy to see something positive as part of the EU campaign, with one passer-by commenting that it had made her day.
Wish-trees are a space for the public to write up what they hope to see in the future for Scotland, whether that relates to our place in Europe or the UK, or not. Their hopes are written on tags and hung from string for any other member of the public to read as they pass by.
Here are a few of those hopes:
Equality. No sectarianism. To stay in the EU.
We can dream, my friend. We can dream.
Protect the fish AND the fishermen.
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Desearía poder hablar español.
Cannae disagree with that.
Organiser Aileen McKay said: "The main campaigns for Leave and Remain have been based on sensation, and absolutely dominated by a macho, ego-driven 'debate' - attacking migrants and refugees. Wish trees are set up in public places to offer folk a colourful alternative: discussion, vision, and hope.
At our wish trees people tell us what they really want for the future, and it's a far cry from what Westminster politicians are obsessing over."
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