Orange Order to meet Scottish Government as air weapon attack condemned
Scottish Government ministers say they will meet with the Orange Order after marchers were reportedly hit with air weapon pellets in Glasgow.
Four people were hit in the incident said to have taken place as the procession passed along Sauchiehall Street near Kelvingrove Street in the city on Saturday.
Police Scotland condemned the 'dangerous occurrence' on Sunday and said investigations were continuing.
The Scottish Government has now agreed to meet with the Grand Orange Lodge to "hear their concerns" after the Grand Master requested urgent talks with the First Minister.
The Orange Order described the attack as a "reckless act of anti-Protestant hatred" that endangered the lives of members.
Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown said: 'It is deeply concerning that anyone would seek to attack a public march and put those taking part, as well as spectators and the wider public, at risk.
"Ministers condemn behaviour of this kind against any individual or organisation, for which there can be no justification whatsoever.
"The Scottish Government fully supports Police Scotland to take appropriate action following its investigation and will shortly meet with representatives of the Grand Orange Lodge to hear their concerns.'
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Elsewhere, four people were arrested following Orange Order processions in Lanarkshire on Saturday for breach of the peace and acts of anti-social behaviour.
The parades were part of celebrations for the County Grand Orange Lodge of Glasgow and Orange Lodges in Lanarkshire to remember the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.
Thousands of participants marched from different parts of Glasgow and converged in the centre for a parade to Glasgow Green before returning to where they started later in the day.
The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland said in a statement: "[We] expresses deep concern over the alarming incident that occurred on Saturday, 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."
Thousands of participants marched from different parts of Glasgow and converged in the centre for a parade to Glasgow Green before returning to where they started later in the day.
Chief Superintendent Stevie Dolan, event commander for the annual Boyne processions in Glasgow and Lanarkshire, said on Sunday: ' Police in Lanarkshire made four arrests following the Orange Order procession on Saturday July 5 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, 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.'
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