Young Scots for Independence marched with the stop the war coalition, many political parties and movements on Saturday, 15th March to show our opposition to the illegal war in Iraq. Many members travelled from all corners of the country in opposition to the war.

The YSI have been opposed to the war since day one and continue to oppose it five years on. We believe that an Independent Scotland would have the power to pull our troops out this murderous war for oil. It’s time to bring our troops back home now.

Brooke McMillan (15) who only today signed up to the YSI said: “I was really excited to go out for the first time with the YSI. I've been interested in the SNP for a couple of years now, but couldn't really get involved before, as not many young people in my area are interested in politics. I really enjoyed my first outing with them and it was particularly good hearing Nicola Sturgeon giving her speech on the war in Iraq.

On Saturday, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth YSI took the independence campaign to Cumbernauld town centre, ably assisted by Jamie Hepburn MSP and prospective Westminster candidate Julie Hepburn. A good number of activists started the day, although by the time we took this picture a few had headed off to other Saturday commitments! It was great to reach young (and some older) people, and we got a warm reception. It was also a rare treat to be able to campaign indoors!