Scottish independence and pro-Union rallies take place in GlasgowEurope 2021-05-02, by Editor Comments Off 0 Hundreds gathered for two protests in Glasgow on Saturday, one for Scottish independence from the United Kingdom, and the other pro-Unionists waving Union Jack flags. The demonstrations in Scotland’s capital came just days away from a vote to elect new members of the 129-seat Scottish Parliament at Holyrood. Independence is again a key issue again for the 6 May election, seven years after a failed vote on breaking away from the UK. How the COVID-19 pandemic is being handled is also playing a key role in people’s beliefs for both sides.