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Scottish Sun
27-05-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Major Glasgow city centre roads to close as Orange walks take place this weekend
Read on to find out if you'll be affected by road closures MARCH ON Major Glasgow city centre roads to close as Orange walks take place this weekend Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SEVERAL major roads across Glasgow are set to close as hundreds take part in Orange walks this weekend. Rolling road closures will be in place as a total of nine marches will bring the city centre streets to a standstill. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Major roads across Glasgow are set to shut this weekend Credit: Tom Farmer 3 Hundreds are set to take part in Orange walks across the city on Sunday Credit: Mark Ferguson Walks, with up to 200 people, will pass through the city centre, east end, west end, southside and north Glasgow this Sunday. Thousands of marchers have already taken to the streets during Orange walks this month. On May 17, Old Firm fans came face-to-face when an Orange Walk paraded by a hotel packed with Celtic supporters ahead of their side's title street party. Hoops fans were surrounded by police as some jeered and gestured and others used their mobile phones to film 2,500 marchers file past the building to take part in the VE Day 80th anniversary. This weekend, several marches will meet in the Cathedral Square area on June 1. Around 780 members are expected to take part, with some walks feeding into other larger walks. It is estimated that 200 will march from Kinning Park to Cathedral Square via the city centre at 12.15pm. The route will head down King George V Bridge, George Square and Nelson Mandela Place. Busy streets including Hope Street, West George Street and High Street will also be brought to a standstill during the procession. In the east end, around 200 marchers will head from Brook Street at 2.30pm and onto Cathedral Square. Tense scenes in Glasgow as Celtic fans in stand off with Orange walk followers There will be closures on on London Road, Duke Street, High Street and Castle Street. Around 180 people will head from Corn Street along Garscube Road, West Nile Street and Blythswood Square with rolling road closures in place. They will continue along West George Street, onto George Square and onto High Street, and onto Cathedral Square from 2.15pm. In the west of the city, 150 Orange Order members will head from Haugh Road to Cathedral Square. Traffic will be stopped on the busy Argyle Street just after 12.15pm with the procession heading down St Vincent Street, Pitt Street, West George Street, George Square, and on to High Street. More members will gather in Possilpark at around 1.30pm and walk to Corn Street to meet another march. Around 120 will walk along roads including Possil Road and Garscube Road. A march starting at 2pm from Maxwell Road will join another group at Centre Street. Pollockshaws Road, Bridge Street and Nelson Street will all be closed as 80 marches parade through the streets. Around 75 members will head from Beith Street to Haugh Road at 11.30am. And 80 marchers will start from Millarbank Road to Corn Street at 1pm. More than 45,000 members of the Orange Order are set to take to Scottish streets this summer. The busiest day is expected to be July 5, when approximately 30,365 marchers will take to Scottish streets, with the earliest parade starting at 7:10am in Coatbridge. A total of 93 separate parades are planned for that day. It comes as the Orange Order demanded an 'immediate meeting' with the First Minister after female members were allegedly targeted by online trolls.
Glasgow Times
22-05-2025
- Glasgow Times
20 arrested following Celtic fans' title bash in Glasgow
Hoops supporters flocked to the Glasgow Cross and Trongate areas on Saturday, May 17, to celebrate their club's Scottish Premiership league title success. Cops have now said that following alleged disorder at the unofficial event, a total of 20 people have been nicked. In addition, 17 people have been charged and four have been reported in connection with alleged offences, including being in possession of pyrotechnics or offensive weapons, assault, and public order. An investigation into the reported disorder remains ongoing. READ MORE: Urgent police warning ahead of Celtic title bash and Orange Walk in Glasgow READ MORE: What you need to know about Celtic's title party in Glasgow A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "In relation to disorder in the Glasgow Cross and Trongate areas of Glasgow following Celtic FC winning the Scottish Premiership title on Saturday, May 17, a total of 20 people have now been arrested. "In addition, 17 people have been charged and four have been reported in connection with offences including being in possession of pyrotechnics or offensive weapons, assault and public order. "Enquiries remain ongoing into further reports."
The Sun
18-05-2025
- Sport
- The Sun
Celtic fans fight in the streets during title party as Glasgow's Trongate left strewn with litter
CELTIC fans have been filmed fighting in the streets of Glasgow during their team's league title party. The Hoops had their trophy day celebrations today after the team drew 1-1 with St Mirren in the final Premiership match of the season. 5 5 5 James Forrest scored a late equaliser in the game, which gave him the unique record of scoring in all 16 seasons he's been a Celtic player. After the full-time whistle, fans began to descend on the Trongate area - despite warnings not to attend. We told you how local residents and businesses were fearing for the events of today, with an Orange Walk also talking place in the city this afternoon. Indeed there was a stand-off between Hoops fans and some marchers earlier this afternoon, before cops swooped in. Thousands of Hoops supporters defied the government warnings and headed to take over the Trongate and Merchant City areas for their league-winning bash. Many were filmed climbing lampposts and setting off pyro as the boozy street party kicked off at around 3pm. They set off green, white and orange flares, launched fireworks into the air and waved flags and banners in the glorious sunshine. Fans also belted out favourite club chants and posed for pics and videos and indeed the majority of punters didn't cause trouble and there weren't many major escalations. Cops were on guard as alcohol flowed as the crowd grew, with bottles from underage revellers being confiscated at the fringes of the gathering. But as the evening went on, fights did break out among some of the supporters. Videos shared on social media show the uglier side of the party. A woman was spotted sitting on top of another woman and punching her, and at the same time two men were kicking off at one another. In a separate video, two groups of young males are seen scrapping and throwing kicks at each other, with bottles also being smashed in the vicinity. Another incident saw a man bleeding from his head being taken away by cops and paramedics. All of this was taking place as the streets themselves became strewn with litter from broken bottles, empty cans and other pieces of rubbish. Estimates for the crowd are of around 25,000 revellers. By around 7.30pm the party was all but over and coppers began to turn people away from the Trongate and attempting to clean up some of the mess. 5 5
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
Celtic fans fight in the streets during title party as Glasgow's Trongate left strewn with litter
CELTIC fans have been filmed fighting in the streets of Glasgow during their team's league title party. The Hoops had their trophy day celebrations today after the team drew 1-1 with St Mirren in the final Premiership match of the season. Advertisement 5 The Trongate area will require a major clean up operation 5 It was far from all smiles at the Celtic title party 5 The moment a female fan jumped on another and started punching them James Forrest scored a late equaliser in the game, which gave him the unique record of scoring in all 16 seasons he's been a Celtic player. After the full-time whistle, fans began to descend on the Trongate area - despite warnings not to attend. We told you how local residents and businesses were fearing for the events of today, with an Orange Walk also talking place in the city this afternoon. Indeed there was a stand-off between Hoops fans and some marchers earlier this afternoon, before cops swooped in. Advertisement Thousands of Hoops supporters defied the government warnings and headed to take over the Trongate and Merchant City areas for their league-winning bash. Many were filmed climbing lampposts and setting off pyro as the boozy street party kicked off at around 3pm. They set off green, white and orange flares, launched fireworks into the air and waved flags and banners in the glorious sunshine. Fans also belted out favourite club chants and posed for pics and videos. Advertisement Cops were on guard as alcohol flowed as the crowd grew, with bottles from underage revellers being confiscated at the fringes of the gathering. But as the evening went on, fights broke out among some of supporters. Celtic fans start to gather in Glasgow as they celebrate their team winning the Scottish Premiership Videos shared on social media show the uglier side of the party. A woman was spotted sitting on top of another woman and punching her, and at the same time two men were kicking off at one another. Advertisement In a separate video, two groups of young males are seen scrapping and throwing kicks at each other, with bottles also being smashed in the vicinity. Another incident saw a man bleeding from his head being taken away by cops and paramedics. All of this was taking place as the streets themselves became strewn with litter from broken bottles, empty cans and other pieces of rubbish. Estimates for the crowd are of around 25,000 revellers. Advertisement By around 7.30pm the party was all but over and coppers began to turn people away from the Trongate and attempting to clean up some of the mess. Police Scotland have been contacted for comment. 5 This fan was left with a bloodied head and taken away by the emergency services 5 Another video which showed groups of fans squaring off Advertisement Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
Scottish Sun
17-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Moment Celtic fans come face-to-face with Orange Walk before title bash as cops swoop
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) OLD Firm fans came face-to-face when an Orange Walk paraded by a hotel packed with Celtic fans ahead of their side's title street party. Hoops supporters were surrounded by police as some jeered and gestured and others used their mobile phones to film 2,500 marchers file past the building in Glasgow city centre. 4 Celtic fans gathered outside the Leonardo Hotel in Glasgow City Centre to watch the walk pass by 4 Around 2,500 marchers and hundreds of spectators turned out for the walk to celebrate VE Day 4 Some marchers wore military-style uniforms and period costumes 4 Kids waved union flags as the bands filed through the city centre Rivals chanted back as officers ushered some following the procession away in a bid to avoid a flashpoint just hours before thousands massed to celebrate the Hoops league success. An onlooker said: 'The walk was getting closer to the hotel when suddenly you could see all the Celtic shirts.' 'A load of fans were standing outside waiting for the bands' arrival.' 'Some were shouting over but the police were quick to surround them.' 'The marchers and their followers were looking over as they went by.' 'A group of lads stopped on the other side of the road to give them an earful and the cops were straight over.' 'They were moving people on before it all kicked off.' Thousands of Orangemen assembled near Glasgow Cathedral as temperatures hit 20°C before setting off on a walk to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. A police van led the way while uniformed bikers raced ahead to stop traffic as the line moved past. Hundreds of spectators lined the route and followed as flute bands snaked through more 22 streets before coming to a stop just minutes from Gers' Ibrox stadium. Orange Order bosses ban offensive songs at marches and impose booze ban As the march passed through George Square some missiles could be seen being thrown towards marchers. And as the walk approached Argyle Street some onlookers could be heard shouting abuse and challenging a cluster of Hoops fans cutting through city streets on their way to Celtic Park for a flag day party as the champions equalled Rangers' 55 title wins. Several men broke off from the parade and raised their arms as they charged down fans leaving a Greggs bakery who quickly retreated. Minutes later the march stopped at traffic lights by the Leonardo Hotel where a wall of Celtic fans stood outside. A line of cops surrounded them as a group following the walk hurled insults and waved a union flag at them. Lodge members and flute band players could be seen turning to look at the group before officers cut through the procession to move on a number of men. Yards up the road, march spectators chased a small pocket of Hoops supporters who fled along the banks of the River Clyde as the parade left the city centre. Police Scotland earlier told how it had received 'concerns' about 'large crowds' gathering for the walk and title bash — revealing a 'proportionate' plan had been put in place. Assistant chief constable Mark Sutherland said: 'We respect the right to public assembly, however it is everyone's responsibility to ensure their behaviour does not negatively impact businesses or those looking to enjoy our city." 'Please do not gather in large groups and be respectful of those around you.' Four cops were injured and 19 arrests were made for a range of offences after huge crowds took to the street last year to celebrate Celtic winning their third consecutive Scottish Premiership title.
