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Orange walk marches through Glasgow as participants urged to behave respectfully

A Glasgow Orange Order branch urged marchers to behave respectfully during today's Orange Walk. Thousands of marchers have been parading in Orange Order walks through the streets of Glasgow after being warned to behave respectfully. Almost 4000 marchers from different parts of the city were to converge in the centre for a parade to Glasgow Green this afternoon in the biggest event of the Orange Orders calendar in Scotland. ‌ The marches are part of celebrations for the County Grand Orange Lodge of Glasgow to remember the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. ‌ Later in the day, participants will set off in processions back to their respective areas of the city. A total of 50 marches are expected to take place today. A message posted on social media by Glasgow Orange County urged people to behave respectfully on Saturday. It stated: 'Let us honour the memory of the past with dignity and respect, and ensure our actions reflect the true spirit of our parade both inward and outward through the city. 'I encourage everyone to look after one another, stay safe, and make the day the usual enjoyable event for all.' ‌ Almost 50 roads in Glasgow were closed while the parades took place, with motorists being urged to find alternative routes to get around the city or avoid the areas. Today, between 5am and 4pm, the following roads will be closed: ‌ 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 Also today, following roads will be closed until 4pm: Cathedral Square - 50m on either side of the Evangelical Church Castle Street - between Cathedral Square and High Street Cochrane Street - for its full length Dundas Street - for its full length George Square - (all sides) for its full length George Street - for its full length Greendyke Street - between Turnbull Street and Saltmarket High Street - for its full length Ingram Street - between High Street and Albion Street John Street - for its full length London Road - between James Morrison Street and Saltmarket Martha Street - for its whole length Montrose Street - between Richmond Street and Ingram Street (access to car park remains open) Nelson Street - between Bridge Street and Commerce Street North Hanover Street - between Cathedral Street and George Square Saltmarket - for its full length Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.