ALL Under One Banner has postponed all marches until next year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The organisation announced that six pro-independence events scheduled for 2020 have been pushed back.
The group had been planning marches in Glasgow on May 2, Peebles on June 6, Elgin on July 4, Kircaldy on August 1, Stirling on September 12 and Edinburgh on October 3.
A statement read: "Due to the recent Scottish Government report it's clear that mass gatherings are unlikely able to take place for the foreseeable future – as such we hereby announce that all AUOB 2020 planned marches are now postponed until 2021.
"We wish everyone the very best in these challenging times."
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Nicola Sturgeon has said group gatherings, for example in pubs or at public events, were likely to be banned or restricted for some months to come.
AUOB has promised to stage a "massive" march in Glasgow once the coronavirus lockdown ends.
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