Scottish independence rally cancelled due to poor weather

A Scottish independence rally in Glasgow has been cancelled due to poor weather conditions.

It had been planned to take place at Glasgow Green, but organisers All Under One Banner say they’ve postponed the event after consulting with Glasgow City Council.

However, the group confirmed the march through the city will still go ahead on Saturday 11th of January.

Those taking part will start at Kelvingrove Park in the city’s west end at 11:30am.

Gary Kelly is the named organiser for the event, he said: “All Under One Banner takes the safety of everyone attending our marches and rallies very seriously.

“I have looked at the best weather forecasts available for Saturday.

“High wind is forecast in Glasgow for Saturday and so it is not possible for the rally at Glasgow Green to go ahead.

“I am sure that people will be disappointed because a number of great speakers had agreed to take part, however safety is always top priority.

“I’m very pleased that the march is going ahead.”

Another All Under One Banner member, Neil MacKay, added: “Organising outdoor events in Scotland in winter is always difficult and is always subject to our weather.

“While the march goes ahead as planned, the safety of those attending is always our number one concern.

“As a result, the rally after the march is cancelled.

“We had a number of great speakers lined up for the rally so it is a pity that the rally will not now take place.

“We have apologised to the speakers for the cancellation and they have all been very understanding and supportive."

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