So our Caledonian cousins aren't the only ones thinking about going it alone and setting up an independent state.

Thanks @HelpCatalonia for pic of event for independence of #Scotland and #Catalonia via @MatthiasHofer3 #11S2014 pic.twitter.com/xxPXmYLNkq

— Catalan Assembly ANC (@assemblea_int) September 11, 2014

Up to two million Catalans took to the streets of Barcelona yesterday, in a rally ahead of an independence referendum in November.

Organizers claim up to 2 million attend Europe's largest peaceful gathering on Catalonian independence day. pic.twitter.com/zkG8xFjB5Z

— Matt (@MattT_RT) September 11, 2014

A reported two million demonstrators formed a giant V in the red and yellow colours of the region’s flag, symbolising ‘vote’. September 11^th is also the regional holiday of Catalonia, La Diada, and Catalans came out is massive numbers.

Check out the incredible images of the rally here:

Local political leaders say that Catalonia is economically, socially, and politically better off as an independent state. But authorities in Madrid say the planned November 9^th vote is unconstitutional, and will be blocked.