TENS of thousands of pro- independence marchers are set to take to the streets of Ayrshire as All Under One Banner stages its latest event.
The Yes movement is massing in Ayr for AUOB’s fourth event of the year, following marches and rallies in Glasgow, Galashiels and Oban.
Organisers have emphatically denied rumours that the event would be cancelled due to the closure of Ayr High Street.
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The #AUOBAyr march tomorrow is 100% on despite the news that Ayr High street has been closed off due to an unsafe building
— All Under One Banner (@AUOBSCOT) July 5, 2019
We always work closely with @policescotland so if required a route amendment will be easily implemented- but 100% the march & indeed the rally is good to go
With that settled, and with sunshine forecast, here is everything else you need to know:
WHEN AND WHERE DOES IT START?
The march will begin in Blackburn car park at 1.30pm sharp. Anyone wishing to march is advised to arrive early to be organised into formation by stewards.
WHICH ROUTE WILL IT FOLLOW?
The procession route is as follows: Blackburn Carpark, Esplanade, Pavilion Road, Wellington Square, Barns Street, Dalblair Road, Alloway Street, High Street, Sandgate, Wellington Square, Bath Place, Esplanade, Low Green.
WHICH ROADS WILL BE CLOSED?
Aside from disruption on the High Street due to an unsafe building, South Ayrshire Council have advised no roads will be officially closed, but motorists are asked to allow extra time for their journeys after 1.30pm in the afternoon.
HOW MANY MARCHERS WILL BE THERE?
According to social media posts by organisers AUOB, the numbers for tomorrow are expected to be in the tens of thousands.
They said more than 100,000 attended their Glasgow rally, with at least 7000 in Oban and around 5000 in Galashiels.
IS THERE A DRESS CODE?
There is no specified dress code for the march, but organisers encourage Scots colours, flags, banners, pipes and drums to be brought to the event.
WHEN IS THE NEXT MARCH?
All Under One Banner have marches planned for Campbeltown on July 27, and Aberdeen on August 17.
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