ALL Under One Banner’s “emergency” pro-independence march in Glasgow is almost upon us.
Poor weather forecasts will not be sufficient to put off marchers, with upwards of 100,000 expected to turn out.
Here’s everything you need to know about the event.
When does it start?
The event will leave Kelvingrove Park at 11:30am on Saturday, January 11, with supporters encouraged to arrive early for a sharp departure. The procession will go along Kelvingrove Park, Kelvinway, Gibson Street, Eldon Street, Woodlands Road, Sauchiehall Street, Pitt Street, Blythswood Square (S), West George Street, Renfield Street, Union Street, Jamaica Street, Clyde Street before finishing at Glasgow Green. The rally element at the end of the march has been cancelled for safety reason due to high winds. A press conference arranged instead.
Due to the high winds expected on Saturday we've today decided to cancel the outdoor Rally as this poses a H & S hazard. So as to ensure the line-up is enabled we've now arranged a press conference at a venue after the March. The March is 100% on with Max attendance required 🏴🏴
— All Under One Banner 🏴 (@AUOBALBA) January 8, 2020
When will it finish?
The event is scheduled to finish in Glasgow Green at 15:30
What will the weather be like?
The forecast will see rain showers with the Met Office reporting that there is an 80% chance of rain between 8am and 4pm. While it is expected to be mainly scattered showers, temperatures will settle around 9/10C.
What should you bring along?
Organisers are asking those attending to bring flags, banners, pipes and drums and urging as many people as possible to share the event and attend.
READ MORE: Call for Yes supporters to brave weather for Glasgow AUOB march
How many will attend?
Glasgow City Council has estimated that 100,000 people will take part, while AUOB says the total could reach a record-breaking 300,000. Those attending have also been warned of engineering works on the trains from Paisley Gilmour Street and Gourock/Wemyss Bay.
What else is on the AUOB calendar?
This is the first in a series of marches being organised by All Under One Banner with one more march scheduled for Glasgow in May as well as a host of marches in Arbroath, Peebles, Elgin, Kirkcaldy, Stirling and Edinburgh.
Anything else?
The National is distributing leaflets with a fantastic subscription offer to marchers. Look out for our team at the starting point!
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