Did you take part in any of the magnificent marches for independence held around the country in 2018? Were you in Glasgow, Dumfries, Inverness, Stirling, Dundee or Edinburgh for the All Under One Banner marches?
Were you at any of the other events, perhaps that amazing display of banners above the M8 or the Forward as One march in Dunfermline in August?
Or what about your own Yes group’s activities this year?
Our view at The National is that this has been the Year of the Surge when the Yes DIY movement has grown remarkably at the grassroots. We all know the frustration of having to wait for the second independence referendum, but given that this one really will be a once in a generation vote, the movement needs to be ready and what we intend to do is show you all early next month just how Yes groups have been building preparedness. So please send your pictures to community@thenational.scot.
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