Thousands of Scottish women took part in the procession in memory of 100 years of women getting the vote - see the video and pictures
Thousands of Scottish women from as far away as Shetland joined the celebration of 100 years of women voting in Edinburgh.
One group from the North East of Scotland had worked on individual sections of a banner and met for the very first time in Edinburgh, walking beneath their artwork.
The Edinburgh procession was one of four PROCESSIONS celebrations across the UK’s capital cities, which saw tens of thousands of woman don white, green and violet scarves to commemorate the woman’s suffrage movement.
In Edinburgh the march followed the same route as a 1909 suffragette march.
It was led by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh’s official piper Louise Marshall, paying homage to piper Bessie Watson, who led the procession in 1909.
The events in Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff and London were specially choreographed so the green, white and violet colours were on display.
It was produced by arts charity Artichoke and commissioned by 14-18 NOW, the UK’s arts programme for the First World War centenary.
Helen Marriage, director of Artichoke, said: “It was the most astonishing and moving day, an incredible experience. Tens of thousands of women and girls turned out in all their diversity across our four national capitals. They were there with complete unity of purpose, standing up and being present as part of this artwork.
“It’s easy to think that what the Suffragettes and Suffragists achieved is history, but what these 21st century women have shown is that history continues to be made. It’s a reminder both of what it took to get where we are today and how far we still have to go.”
Fiona Hyslop MSP, Scottish Government cabinet secretary for culture, tourism and external affairs, helped lead the Edinburgh procession.
She said: "This was a fantastic opportunity for us to come together to celebrate the centenary of some women in the UK being granted the right to vote and commemorate this milestone on the on-going journey towards equality.
“Bringing together local communities and Scottish artists to produce commemorative banners and to march together today, Processions reflects the spirit of the suffrage movement and reinforces our belief that culture and the creative arts are the measure and reflection of our nation.”
