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The Herald Scotland
3 days ago
- Politics
- The Herald Scotland
ScotGov officials meeting with Orange Order following march violence
Officials from the Scottish Government are to meet with the Orange Order, John Swinney has said, after an air rifle was fired at participants in a recent march. Thousands marched through Glasgow earlier this month as part of celebrations to commemorate the 1690 Battle of the Boyne. During the day, four people were struck with 'air weapon pellets', according to police, while the march continued along Sauchiehall Street, near Kelvingrove Park, with no serious injuries reported. The First Minister confirmed officials will speak to representatives of the Orange Order on Wednesday, with community safety minister Siobhian Brown due to do the same at a later date. READ MORE: Glasgow's biggest Orange Order parade happens this weekend Hundreds march on Glasgow's streets for VE Day Orange Walk 'The Scottish Government is meeting with representatives of the Orange Order today,' he said. 'Officials will take that forward and in due course, the community safety minister will meet with the Orange Order. 'In recent days, members of the Orange Order have been subjected to acts of violence which are deplorable and they are unacceptable to whoever they affect within our society. 'These matters are currently being taken forward by Police Scotland.'
The Herald Scotland
06-07-2025
- The Herald Scotland
Four hit with ‘air weapon pellets' during Orange Order walk
Police said no-one was injured but condemned the 'dangerous occurrence' and said investigations were continuing. Elsewhere, four people were arrested following Orange Order processions in Lanarkshire on Saturday. 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. READ MORE: Glasgow's biggest Orange Order parade happens this weekend Hundreds march on Glasgow's streets for VE Day Orange Walk In Glasgow, thousands of participants marched from different parts of the city 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: '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.'
The Herald Scotland
05-07-2025
- General
- The Herald Scotland
Marchers converge for Orange Order walks in Glasgow
They marched from different parts of the city to converged in the centre for a parade to Glasgow Green . Thousands of marchers have been taking part in Orange Order walks through the streets of Glasgow. The parades 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. READ MORE: Glasgow's biggest Orange Order parade happens this weekend Hundreds march on Glasgow's streets for VE Day Orange Walk 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.' Dozens of roads in Glasgow were closed while the parades took place.
