Towards the end of last year, founder Neil Mackay resigned from the lead role which he felt had come at the right time.
He also said he would not be a stranger and aims to still play an active part in campaigning for Scotland’s independence with plans on writing a book about AUOB and how he has given much of his life to the group over the last decade.
The full list of events for 2025 is as follows:
- May 3 – Glasgow
- June 21 – Stirling
- September 6 – Edinburgh
It is not yet known whether other groups such as Believe in Scotland will host national marches this year.
Previous AUOB rallies have seen a wide range of speakers from multiple different parties and organisations.
Activists have been advised to meet at Kelvingrove Park to march to Glasgow Green, starting at 11.30am.
Encouraging independence supporters to attend, the group said on social media: “AUOB promote unity and standing together as one, independence is a priority.
“Come along and join us and see for yourself, you would be made to feel most welcome.”
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The non-profit initiative has since held 42 mass demonstrations across the country with countless other protests and meetings since it was launched.
AUOB, which grew its marches from an estimated 25,000 in 2016 to 90,000 in 2020 before seeing a post-Covid decline.
In 2023, the group defended its choice of speakers after it received heavy criticism from parts of the movement regarding individuals speaking at the event.