Thousands to march through Glasgow for major rally
Marchers will set off from Kelvin Way at 11.30am, travelling through key city centre streets before reaching their final destination at Glasgow Green.
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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.
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(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.
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