We’ve been getting lots of coverage for the forthcoming Procession 
and we hope to get lots more. 
Here are some of the Gude Cause related articles published so far. 
 

Edinburgh Evening News Article Page 2 

Edinburgh Evening News Page 1

 Herald and Post Article

BBC Scotland News Feature

Gude Cause History Scotland Magazine SeptOct Issue

Socialist Worker

 

 

Granny was a suffragette!

 

Were any of your relative’s part of the Scottish suffragette movement

in the early 1900s?  If so Gude Cause

would like to hear from you.  As part of our research we would like

to hear your family or local history stories, or see any pictures you

have of women who were either part of the Scottish Suffragettes

procession in Edinburgh in 1909 or who were involved in the

suffragette movement around that time.

 

‘The imposing display achieved its object. It advertised to tens of 

1000s the aim and objects of the suffragettes, and it made it 

abundantly apparent to all who had eyes to see, ears to hears and 

minds to understand, that behind this movement there is a solid 

phalanx of resolute and unflinching womanhood bent upon 

obtaining the vote, and fully determined that they will 

triumph over every obstacle!’  Edinburgh Evening Dispatch, 1909

In October 1909 hundreds of women, children and men took part 

in the Scottish Women’s Suffragette procession in Princes Street, 

Edinburgh with hundreds more turning out to cheer them on 

10th October 1909 was a great day of demonstration and celebration 

with flags and banners from around Scotland, 

(Gude Cause Maks a Strong Arm), floats depicting famous 

Scottish Women like Queen Margaret, Mary Queen 

of Scots, Flora Macdonald and Black Agnes of Dunbar 

Castle as well as a sea of women wearing the Green, 

White and Violet colours of the suffragette movement led 

by Flora (the General) Drummond on horseback. 

Fast forward to October 2009 and prepare to be part of 

Gude Cause, the re-enactment of the procession.  We invite 

women, women’s groups and community groups from across 

Scotland to join us as we recreate the pageant and 

atmosphere of the day.  Help us celebrate a century of 

women’s activism and achievements.  Dress in the 

colours of the suffragettes, bring your own banners and help 

us make this a day to remember as we delivery a history 

lesson on the streets of Edinburgh . 

Plans are already underway; Piper, Louise Marshall 

Millington will lead the procession followed by VIPs 

and celebrities, choirs, drummers and musicians.  There 

will be a timeline commemorating women’s 

achievements over the past one hundred years as well as 

representatives from women’s groups and organisations 

across Scotland .  We also invite you to join in the celebrations 

by holding your own local events and activities in the l

ead up to the great day. 

How can you get involved?  – Easy – contact Gude Cause or visit our 

website for up-to-date information on the procession plans and to view 

the growing range of activities and events happening over the 

coming months. 

- Encourage your choir or band to take part in the procession 


- Contribute to our quilting project by making your own square or setting up 

your own local quilting group.  From beginner to professional your square could be

part of an impressive exhibition.

• - Hold your own local event in the lead up to the day
• - Book your trip to Edinburgh on 10^th October – put it in your diary now!

 

Further information:

Gude Cause takes its name from one of the banners from the original exhibition  -  

A Gude Cause Maks a Strong Arm.

1909 Procession on Princes Street Edinburgh

- More photos of the original march available

 

 

Contact Us:

Gude Cause on 0131 229 0993

gudecause@peaceandjustice.org.uk

Gude Cause Website – http://www.gudecause.org.uk