Thousands to march in Glasgow for Scottish independence rally

Thousands are set to march through Glasgow in a rally 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.

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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.

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.

(Image: Newsquest) 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 by All Under One Banner.