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Scottish Sun
16-07-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Orange Order chiefs to meet with Scottish Government over air gun attack on marchers in Glasgow
They previously urged the First Minister to take 'decisive action' 'COWARDLY ACT' Orange Order chiefs to meet with Scottish Government over air gun attack on marchers in Glasgow Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OFFICIALS from the Scottish Government are to meet with the Orange Order after an air rifle was fired at participants in a recent march. Thousands marched through Glasgow earlier this month as part of celebrations to commemorate the 1690 Battle of the Boyne. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Orange Order bosses slammed yobs who fired an air rifle at marchers 3 Thousands of Orange Lodge members marched through the city on July 5 3 The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland asked to meet with the First Minister Credit: PA During the day, four people were struck with "air weapon pellets", according to police, while the march continued along Sauchiehall Street, near Kelvingrove Park, with no serious injuries reported. Speaking to the PA news agency, the First Minister confirmed officials will speak to representatives of the Orange Order on Wednesday, with community safety minister Siobhian Brown due to do the same at a later date. "The Scottish Government is meeting with representatives of the Orange Order today," he said. "Officials will take that forward and in due course, the community safety minister will meet with the Orange Order. "In recent days, members of the Orange Order have been subjected to acts of violence which are deplorable and they are unacceptable to whoever they affect within our society. "These matters are currently being taken forward by Police Scotland." The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland asked to meet with the First Minister about the "cowardly" act which they say "endangered lives". A spokesperson said previously: "The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland expresses deep concern over the alarming incident that occurred, where members of our Institution were targeted and fired upon with an air rifle. "This reckless act has escalated the level of hostility towards the Orange Order, endangering the lives of our members. "The Most Worthy Grand Master urgently requests a meeting with the First Minister of Scotland to address this incident and the escalating tide of anti-Protestant sentiment we face daily. Hundreds step out for women's Orange Walk through Glasgow "We urge the First Minister to take decisive action against these hate crimes, including condemning the attacks on our properties and our members. "The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland stands united with the County Grand Lodge of Glasgow and Police Scotland in ensuring that those responsible for this cowardly act are swiftly brought to justice."
Scottish Sun
06-07-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Orange Lodge blast ‘reckless' air rifle yobs after Glasgow march chaos
OUT OF ORDER Orange Lodge blast 'reckless' air rifle yobs after Glasgow march chaos ORANGE Order chiefs have blasted yobs who fired an air rifle at a Battle of the Boyne march in Glasgow. Thousands of Orange Lodge members marched through the city yesterday for the annual procession. 4 Orange Order bosses slammed yobs who fired an air rifle at marchers (STOCK IMAGE) Credit: Getty 4 Thousands of Orange Lodge members marched through the city as part of a Battle of the Boyne celebration (STOCK IMAGE) Credit: Getty 4 Nobody was seriously injured in the air rifle incident (STOCK IMAGE) Credit: Getty 4 Marchers in Glasgow yesterday Credit: PA Four marchers were hit with pellets after the weapon was fired at them on Sauchiehall Street as they passed Kelvingrove Street. Nobody was seriously hurt in the shocking incident but bosses have blasted those behind the incident. The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland asked to meet with the First Minister about the "cowardly" act which they say "endangered lives". A spokesperson said: "The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland expresses deep concern over the alarming incident that occurred yesterday, where members of our Institution were targeted and fired upon with an air rifle. "This reckless act has escalated the level of hostility towards the Orange Order, endangering the lives of our members. "The Most Worthy Grand Master urgently requests a meeting with the First Minister of Scotland to address this incident and the escalating tide of anti-Protestant sentiment we face daily. "We urge the First Minister to take decisive action against these hate crimes, including condemning the attacks on our properties and our members. "The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland stands united with the County Grand Lodge of Glasgow and Police Scotland in ensuring that those responsible for this cowardly act are swiftly brought to justice." Cops have confirmed they are proving the "dangerous" incident. Chief Superintendent Stevie Dolan, who was the event commander for the annual Boyne processions in Glasgow and Lanarkshire, said: "We are investigating a incident on Sauchiehall Street near to Kelvingrove Street in Glasgow, where four participants in the procession were stuck by what was believed to be air weapon pellets. 'Thankfully, no one was seriously injured; and our enquiries into this dangerous occurrence are ongoing." The top cop also confirmed no one had been arrested at the Glasgow Orange Walk. Four people were arrested for alleged breach of the peace and anti-social behaviour offences at the Orange Walks in Lanarkshire. Chief Superintendent Dolan added: "Police in Lanarkshire made four arrests following the Orange Order procession on Saturday, 5 July 2025, the offences were primarily for breach of the peace and acts of anti-social behaviour. 'There were no arrests at the event in Glasgow. "A proportionate policing plan was in place, and we worked with a range of partners to ensure public safety and reduce disruption to the wider community. "I would like to thank the vast majority of the participants, and the wider community, who engaged positively and behaved responsibly throughout."
Scottish Sun
06-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Chaos as weapon fired at Glasgow Orange Walk amid urgent cop probe into parade incident
Cops also revealed the number of arrests made SHOTS PROBE Chaos as weapon fired at Glasgow Orange Walk amid urgent cop probe into parade incident Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MEMBERS of a huge Orange Walk through Glasgow with hit with air gun as they marched through the city centre. Thousands of marchers took to the streets yesterday for the County Grand Orange Lodge of Glasgow Boyne celebration. 4 Around 3,000 people took part in the Glasgow Orange Walk yesterday Credit: PA 4 The huge march was the Orange Lodge's annual Boyne celebrations Credit: PA 4 Cops are probing an air weapon being fired at the march Credit: Alamy Around 3,600 people were taking part in the event which consisted of four marches starting in different parts of the city. The four groups then merged together in the city centre. Four members of the march were hit with pellets from an air weapon. They were hit while the march was on Sauchiehall Street at the junction of Kelvingrove Street. Nobody hit with one of the pellets needed medical attention. Cops are currently probing the incident. Police chiefs also confirmed nobody was arrested during the Glasgow marches. Orange walks also took place in Lanarkshire yesterday as lodges held their own Boyne celebrations. Four people were arrested at the Lanarkshire walks for alleged breach of the peace and acts of anti-social behaviour. Chief Superintendent Stevie Dolan, event commander for the annual Boyne processions in Glasgow and Lanarkshire, said: "Police in Lanarkshire made four arrests following the Orange Order procession on Saturday, July 5 2025. Tense scenes in Glasgow as Celtic fans in stand off with Orange walk followers "The offences were primarily for breach of the peace and acts of anti-social behaviour. 'There were no arrests at the event in Glasgow, however, we are investigating an incident on Sauchiehall Street near to Kelvingrove Street in Glasgow, where four participants in the procession were struck by what was believed to be air weapon pellets. "Thankfully, no one required medical assistance. Our enquiries into this dangerous occurrence are ongoing. "A proportionate policing plan was in place, and we worked with a range of partners to ensure public safety and reduce disruption to the wider community. "I would like to thank the vast majority of the participants, and the wider community, who engaged positively and behaved responsibly throughout."
Daily Record
05-07-2025
- General
- Daily Record
Orange walk marches through Glasgow as participants urged to behave respectfully
A Glasgow Orange Order branch urged marchers to behave respectfully during today's Orange Walk. Thousands of marchers have been parading in Orange Order walks through the streets of Glasgow after being warned to behave respectfully. Almost 4000 marchers from different parts of the city were to converge in the centre for a parade to Glasgow Green this afternoon in the biggest event of the Orange Orders calendar in Scotland. The marches are part of celebrations for the County Grand Orange Lodge of Glasgow to remember the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. Later in the day, participants will set off in processions back to their respective areas of the city. A total of 50 marches are expected to take place today. A message posted on social media by Glasgow Orange County urged people to behave respectfully on Saturday. It stated: 'Let us honour the memory of the past with dignity and respect, and ensure our actions reflect the true spirit of our parade both inward and outward through the city. 'I encourage everyone to look after one another, stay safe, and make the day the usual enjoyable event for all.' Almost 50 roads in Glasgow were closed while the parades took place, with motorists being urged to find alternative routes to get around the city or avoid the areas. Today, between 5am and 4pm, the following roads will be closed: Albion Street - between George Street and Blackfriars Street Anchor Lane - for its full length Bell Street - between Albion Street and Watson Street. Bridgegate - between King Street and Saltmarket Cochrane Street - for its full length College Street - at its junction with High Street Duke Street - between John Knox Street and George Street Dundas Street - for its full length Gallowgate - between Trongate and Watson Street George Square - (all sides) for its full length George Street - for its full length Greendyke Street - for its full length High Street - for its full length Ingram Street - between Albion Street and High Street Ingram Street - between Queen Street and Glassford Street King Street - (southbound only), between Bridgegate and Osbourne Street London Road - between James Morrison Street and Saltmarket Montrose Street - between Richmond Street and Ingram Street (access to car park remains open) Nelson Mandela Place - for its full length Nelson Street - between Bridge Street and Commerce Street North Hanover Street - between Cathedral Street and George Square North Portland - Street between Richmond Street and George Street Parsonage Row - at its junction with High Street Saltmarket - for its full length Shuttle Street - for its full length St Andrews Street - for its full length Trongate - between Albion Street and High Street West George Street - between West Nile Street and George Square Also today, following roads will be closed until 4pm: Cathedral Square - 50m on either side of the Evangelical Church Castle Street - between Cathedral Square and High Street Cochrane Street - for its full length Dundas Street - for its full length George Square - (all sides) for its full length George Street - for its full length Greendyke Street - between Turnbull Street and Saltmarket High Street - for its full length Ingram Street - between High Street and Albion Street John Street - for its full length London Road - between James Morrison Street and Saltmarket Martha Street - for its whole length Montrose Street - between Richmond Street and Ingram Street (access to car park remains open) Nelson Street - between Bridge Street and Commerce Street North Hanover Street - between Cathedral Street and George Square Saltmarket - for its full length Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Glasgow Times
03-07-2025
- Science
- Glasgow Times
'Bright' meteor spotted shooting through Renfrewshire sky
Dr Opitom, who has worked at the university for just over six years, said that while the event itself wasn't 'anything unusual', the clear conditions and brightness of the meteor made the event 'very impressive'. She said: 'Meteors aren't anything unusual; they happen all the time during meteor showers. 'But what stands out about this one is that it was very bright, so it could be seen by quite a lot of people, and we were lucky that it happened at night. 'A lot of meteors fall during the day, and so we don't see them, or they fall over the oceans and aren't seen by anyone. 'But this one could be seen on a clear night in Scotland, which doesn't happen very often.' READ MORE: Update after 999 crews including Coastguard helicopter spotted at incident READ MORE: Bus passengers warned ahead of huge Orange Walk this weekend The university owns the renowned Royal Observatory, where astronomers study the skies for phenomena such as meteor showers and other astrological events. Dr Opitom said: 'I haven't spoken to any of my colleagues at the observatory about it yet, and unfortunately, I missed it too, as I was asleep at the time, but I saw the videos, and it looked very impressive.' She said the event was most likely sporadic and that there are no larger meteor showers expected at this time. She added: 'I don't know exactly how large this one was, but it's likely it either burned up fully before it hit the ground, or potentially some small pieces may have hit the ground. 'We should keep updated on the meteor as there's a chance that, if some parts fell to the ground, there might be a campaign to try and retrieve them, but this isn't very easy in Scotland because if you have a little piece of dark rock that fell somewhere in the Highlands, retrieving it is going to be very difficult. So let's see if we're that lucky.'
