The strongest version of this narrative presents Scottish independence as a grassroots, culturally rich movement transcending party lines, with broad support from public figures and activists. The rally’s framing as a non-partisan, people-driven cause—emphasized by Cox’s impassioned speech and Riddoch’s critique of Westminster—lends it moral weight. The inclusion of artistic performances reinforces a national identity tied to independence, while political leaders like Swinney and the Greens co-l...