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Glasgow Times
04-05-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Around 5000 march for independence through Glasgow
The event was organised by All Under One Banner (AUOB) — one of Scotland's most prominent pro-independence campaign groups. The march began at Kelvin Way and travelled through some of the city's busiest streets, concluding at Glasgow Green, where rally-goers gathered for speeches and live music. (Image: Calum Mckenzie) READ MORE: Can you help? Dog found wandering in Glasgow's West End A pipe band led the procession, followed by waves of Scottish Saltires, Palestinian flags, Pride banners, and the Lion Rampant, as demonstrators expressed calls for independence, solidarity, and social justice. (Image: Calum Mckenzie) (Image: Calum Mckenzie) At the tail end of the march, the YesBikers for Scottish Independence rode in from High Street, leading the procession through Saltmarket to the final destination. READ MORE: 'Horned and dangerous': Driver pulled over for bizarre modification (Image: Calum Mckenzie) Once at Glasgow Green, attendees relaxed on the grass, some with picnics, as they awaited addresses from pro-independence speakers and performances by Amanda Brown and The Ronains. The route covered a wide stretch of the city, passing through Gibson Street, Woodlands Road, Sauchiehall Street, Blythswood Street, Blythswood Square, West George Street, Nelson Mandela Place, George Square, George Street, High Street, and Saltmarket. AUOB continues to organise marches across Scotland, with supporters emphasising peaceful protest and public visibility in the ongoing campaign for independence.
Glasgow Times
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Thousands to march through Glasgow for major rally
Organisers, All Under One Banner, estimate around 5000 people will take part in the demonstration, which begins in the West End this morning. Marchers will set off from Kelvin Way at 11.30am, travelling through key city centre streets before reaching their final destination at Glasgow Green. (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Full list of over 30 road closures ahead of huge Glasgow event revealed The route will take participants along Gibson Street, Woodlands Road, Sauchiehall Street, Blythswood Street, Blythswood Square, West George Street, Nelson Mandela Place, George Square, George Street, High Street, and Saltmarket. Demonstrators are being urged to bring banners, placards, megaphones, flags, pipes, and drums to create a loud and colourful show of support. READ MORE: Blur vs Oasis: Britpop's biggest battle coming to a Glasgow stage (Image: Newsquest) The rally will also receive a boost from the Yes Bikers, who plan to leave Bargeddie at 12.15pm and meet marchers at Glasgow Green. City centre disruption is expected throughout the busy Saturday afternoon, and motorists are being advised to plan ahead and avoid streets along the march route where possible. Today's rally is the latest in a series of large-scale demonstrations held across Scotland in recent years, as the debate over the country's future continues.
Glasgow Times
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Thousands to march in Glasgow for Scottish independence
Organisers, All Under One Banner, expect around 5000 people to join the demonstration, which will begin in the West End on Saturday, May 3. The march will set off from Kelvin Way at 11.30am, moving through key city centre streets before ending at Glasgow Green. (Image: Newsquest) READ MORE: Full list of over 30 road closures ahead of huge Glasgow event revealed The route will take participants along Gibson Street, Woodlands Road, Sauchiehall Street, Blythswood Street, Blythswood Square, West George Street, Nelson Mandela Place, George Square, George Street, High Street, and Saltmarket. Organisers are encouraging demonstrators to bring banners, placards, megaphones, flags, pipes, and drums to create a lively and visible display of support. The rally will also be joined by the Yes Bikers, who will set off from Bargeddie at 12.15pm and plan to meet marchers at Glasgow Green. READ MORE: Blur vs Oasis: Britpop's biggest battle coming to a Glasgow stage (Image: Newsquest) The event is expected to cause some disruption in the city centre, particularly during the busy Saturday afternoon. Motorists are advised to plan and avoid streets along the march route where possible. The rally is part of a series of demonstrations held across Scotland in recent years as the debate over Scottish independence continues.
