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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."
The National
06-07-2025
- The National
4 marchers hit with air pellets during Glasgow Order Orange Walk
The incident occurred on Saturday when the procession was passing along Sauchiehall Street, near Kelvingrove Street, Police Scotland said. Police said no one was injured, but investigations into the 'dangerous' incident were ongoing. It comes as four people were arrested after an Orange Order procession in Lanarkshire. READ MORE: How many Orange Order walks are in your council area in 2025? The marches were part of the Orange Order annual celebrations on the anniversary of the Battle of the Boyne, in 1690. In Glasgow, on the biggest Orange Order parade day of the year, thousands of participants took part in 'feeder' marches from different areas of the city, before congregating in the city centre for a parade to Glasgow Green. We told how Scotland would see more than 100 Orange Walks in one day. Chief Superintendent Stevie Dolan, event commander for the Boyne processions, said the Lanarkshire arrests were for breach of the peace and anti-social behaviour. He confirmed no arrests had been made in Glasgow. "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,' Dolan said. "Thankfully, no one required medical assistance. "Our inquiries into this dangerous occurrence are ongoing." Dolan added: "I would like to thank the vast majority of the participants, and the wider community, who engaged positively and behaved responsibly throughout."
Scottish Sun
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Scottish Sun
More than 50 Orange parades to take place in Glasgow TOMORROW in marchers' biggest weekend of the year
Read on for all the details about the huge event across the city tomorrow MARCHING ON More than 50 Orange parades to take place in Glasgow TOMORROW in marchers' biggest weekend of the year THOUSANDS of marchers are set to descend on the streets of Glasgow tomorrow to take part in dozens of Orange Walks. Almost 4,000 people are expected to march through the city on Saturday afternoon as 50 parades get underway. Advertisement 2 50 marches will be getting underway in Glasgow tomorrow Credit: Alamy 2 Almost 4,000 people are expected to descend on the city Credit: Getty The marches are part of the annual County Grand Orange Lodge of Glasgow Boyne celebration. And tomorrow's event will be the Orange Order's biggest one of the year. Each individual parade will start at a different point around the city, with each one heading towards the city centre. But then four groups - from the north, west, east and south - will merge together at various points to form one large parade. Advertisement Once they have all come together, the procession will then head towards Glasgow Green. Some of the smaller parades will start as early as 8.25am, with some individual lodges expected to start their celebrations in their own area before heading to the city centre. While others will immediately start in the surrounding areas of the city centre - including Springburn, Maryhill, Whiteinch, Dalmarnock, Drumchapel and Ibrox. The north group will be made up of around 750 marchers and will kick off their parade at Corn Street, Cowcaddens, at 10.30am. Advertisement From there, they will head along Garscube Road, then St George's Road, Charing Cross, and Sauchiehall Street. Marchers will then travel along Blythswood Street, Blythswood Square, and West George Street before joining the main parade at Hope Street. Tense scenes in Glasgow as Celtic fans in stand off with Orange walk followers The south group is set to be the largest, with around 1,500 people expected to join. It will start at around 11.20am on Centre Street before heading along Commerce Street, King George V Bridge and Oswald Street before also merging at Hope Street. Advertisement Around 900 marchers will for the east group, which is set to meet at Brook Street at 10.10am before heading along London Road, Bain Street, Gallowgate, and Moir Street to Glasgow Cross. From there, participants will travel along High Street, George Street, Montrose Street, and Cochrane Street before merging with the other groups at the Colour Party. The west group is expected to have around 530 marchers who will all meet at 10.30am at Kelvin Way. They will all then head along Sauchiehall Street, to Blythswood Street, Blythswood Square, before turning down West George Street. Advertisement They will also merge with the main parade at Hope Street. This means that once all of the groups merge to form the main parade, it will head along West George Street, Nelson Mandela Place, West George Street, George Square North, and George Street. It will then turn down High Street through Glasgow Cross and into Saltmarket and into Glasgow Green via the McLennan Arch. After this, the parade will then head back the way it came before each group heads back to its original meeting points. Advertisement Orange Walk in Hamilton GLASGOW isn't the only location that will see numerous streets closed due to an Orange Walk. An estimated 6,500 marchers are set to descend on Hamilton in South Lanarkshire for a huge parade organised by the County Grand Lodge of Central Scotland. It is due to kick off at 1pm tomorrow, sparking major road chaos across the area. The procession will snake its way from Meikle Earnock Park to Beckford Street, with roads along the route facing closures and traffic misery. Cops will be out in force to manage the parade, while South Lanarkshire Council has warned drivers to expect serious disruption between 1pm and 3.30pm and are advising people to use alternative routes. Coaches could clog up Swisscot Avenue as participants get dropped off before the march begins. Meanwhile, Almada Street and Beckford Street will be shut during the event, adding to the traffic turmoil. It is set to travel the following route: Meikle Earnock Park Neilsland Drive Meikle Earnock Road Annsfield Road Strathaven Road Low Waters Road Portland Place Gateside Street Quarry Street Brandon Street Leechlee Road Cadzow Street Muir Street Almada Street Beckford Street Many of the groups will then have their own celebrations in their local Orange halls in the early evening. But as a result of the huge parade, Glasgow City Council has warned that there will be a number of road closures and parking restrictions in place. The local authority has revealed that almost 50 roads will be locked down across the city. Drivers will not be able to access the roads between 4am/5am and 4pm on the day of the marches. Advertisement Motorists have been urged to use alternative routes to get around the city or avoid the areas. Officials have released the full list of closures, which will be managed by Police Scotland. The following roads will be closed between 5am and 4pm on July 5: 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 The following roads will be closed between 4am and 4pm on July 5: Advertisement
Scottish Sun
26-06-2025
- General
- Scottish Sun
Huge Orange Order parade with 3,000 marchers THIS WEEKEND as council warns of traffic chaos
The event is expected to attract around 3,000 marchers ON THE MARCH ON THE MARCH Huge Orange Order parade with 3,000 marchers THIS WEEKEND as council warns of traffic chaos Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A MASSIVE Orange Walk involving thousands of people is set to be held this weekend. The parade will take place in Kilbirnie, Ayrshire, on Saturday morning. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 A huge Orange Order parade is set to be held this weekend Credit: PA The event is expected to attract around 3,000 marchers from several flute bands. The march will start at 11.30am at Kilbirnie's public park and will head towards the town centre. Residents have been warned to expect traffic delays and advised to plan journeys. A statement from North Ayrshire Council read: "An Orange Order parade will take place in Kilbirnie this Saturday, 28 June. "The parade, which may attract up to 3,000 participants, is scheduled to start at 11.30am at the public park and will make its way to the town centre. "Therefore, please plan any journeys, as there is likely to be disruption to traffic." A recent social media post from Newton Defenders Flute Band read: "Next parade for the band is our 'Big Ayrshire walk'. This year's main parade takes place in Kilbirnie. "The band will continue our long-standing friendship with Scotlands own Volunteers LOL 330. "The band hope the worthy master, officers and brothers enjoy the day. We look forward to many more years walking with the lodge that the band has such strong connections with." In Scotland, Orange Walks take place throughout the spring and summer months. Glasgow City Council HACKED with fears customer data breached The main marches happen around July 12 to commemorate the Battle of the Boyne. Earlier this month, we told how the Orange Order had hit out at John Swinney. The group wrote to the First Minister last month over claims of "escalating and deeply concerning rise in anti-Protestant hate".
The National
18-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
Orange Order walk to close major roads in Glasgow city centre
Processions will begin in the north, east, south, and west of Glasgow and converge for the main march, which is scheduled to start at 1.55pm from Holland Street, Blythswood Hill. The main procession will involve an estimated 900 participants, according to organisers. READ MORE: BBC chief responds to landmark report exposing bias on Gaza A total of 55 roads will be impacted during the marches. Disruption is expected along the following streets: Millarbank Street Keppochill Road Pinkston Road Baird Street Lister Street Kennedy Street Beith Street Rosevale Street Dumbarton Road Argyle Street Sauchiehall Street Radnor Street Lymburn Street Kelvinhaugh Street Quarryknowe Street Westmuir Street Parkhead Cross Duke Street Gateside Street Glenpark Street Brand Street Lorne Street Paisley Road West Paisley Road Kingston Street St Vincent Street Pitt Street West George Street Holland Street West Regent Street Blythswood Square North Blythswood Square South Blythswood Square East Nelson Mandela Place George Square North George Street High Street Castle Street Cathedral Street Cathedral Square Bath Street Fleming Street Sunnylaw Street Balmore Road Saracen Street Possil Road Garscube Road Cowcaddens Road North Hanover Street Kyle Street Couper Street Clyde Place Commerce Street King George V Bridge Hope Street The day before will also see several Orange marches taking place, as well as around 2000 people participating in a separate march for World Refugee Day in the city centre. The event, organised by Stand Up to Racism, will feature live music, public speeches, and demonstrations of solidarity. A full list of the roads affected can be found here. READ MORE: Scottish pensioners to be better off than rest of UK after winter fuel changes Participants are set to gather at Barrowlands Park at 1pm, with banners and placards. The largest of the Orange Walks on Saturday will see 300 from the County Grand Lodge of Glasgow youth section march from Townhead to Glasgow Green via George Square, High Street, and Saltmarket. The Orange Walk is scheduled to start an hour and 45 minutes before the World Refugee Day march.
