THRONGS of Yes supporters took to the streets of Scotland's biggest city on the final day of campaigning.

There was a festival atmosphere in George Square last night as thousands of people flocked to hear live music, take part in face painting and hear speakers, the day before Scotland would decide its fate.

Yes voter Lynsey Muir, 33, from Milngavie, said: "It is a fantastic atmosphere, everyone seems relaxed and happy. I feel nervous but excited."

Yvonne Jewell, 31, from Bearsden, added: "It feels like the night before Christmas."

A small group of No campaigners demonstrated putside the City Chambers.

They covered their faces with Union Jack flags and sang: "Rule Britannia." Across at George Square, scores of people chanted: "Yes we can."

Traffic was brought to a standstill at times, as police controlled the crowds.

Earlier in the day hundreds of campaigners lined Glasgow's concert hall steps, spilling out onto Buchanan Street.

As they waved saltires, carried balloons and sang Flower of Scotland, actress Elaine C Smith arrived alongside Deacon Blue singer Ricky Ross.

Joining them were Yes campaign Chief Executive Blair Jenkins, Scottish Green party co-convener Patrick Harvie and chairman of the Yes advisory board Dennis Canavan,

Members of Women for Independence, Business for Scotland, the Fire Brigades Union and many other factions of the Yes camp cheered and chanted "Hope, not Fear" as they made their way through the crowd.

Mr Canavan described the Yes camp as the "biggest grassroots community campaign that Scotland has ever seen."

"We shall win the famous and historic victory. So let's go for it" he concluded.

Clutching a megaphone, Patrick Harvie addressed the crowds and said: "This has become far more than just a campaign.

"There is no chance that we would be on the verge of victory if this hadn't become a broad and inclusive movement that has gone way beyond the bounds of traditional party politics."

Mr Harvie urged campaigners to speak to those who were undecided.

He added: "Nothing is going to be the same again whichever way it goes, but a Yes will give us the maximum opportunity to transform Scotland.

"We have the capability to build a Scotland that we would be proud to hand over to the next generation."

Elaine C Smith gave thanks to the "forgotten communities" including those in Easterhouse, who she said have been crucial to the Yes campaign.

She said: "It is the people across the villages and towns who are motivated and say 'No more will you take out votes for granted, no more will you completely ignore the wishes of the people who live here.'"

Later in the day Alex Salmond spoke to supporters in Perth and advised the rest of the UK that "in an independent Scotland you will find the closest friend, most honest counsel and most committed ally."

He said: "This has been the greatest campaign in Scottish history -and you the greatest campaigners."