Scottish Government officials meeting with Orange Order following march violence

Officials from the Scottish Government are to meet with the Orange Order, John Swinney has said, after an air rifle was fired at participants in a recent march.

Thousands marched through Glasgow earlier this month as part of celebrations to commemorate the 1690 Battle of the Boyne.

During the day, four people were struck with “air weapon pellets”, according to police, while the march continued along Sauchiehall Street, near Kelvingrove Park, with no serious injuries reported.

Speaking to the PA news agency, the First Minister confirmed officials will speak to representatives of the Orange Order on Wednesday, with community safety minister Siobhian Brown due to do the same at a later date.

“The Scottish Government is meeting with representatives of the Orange Order today,” he said.

“Officials will take that forward and in due course, the community safety minister will meet with the Orange Order.

“In recent days, members of the Orange Order have been subjected to acts of violence which are deplorable and they are unacceptable to whoever they affect within our society.

“These matters are currently being taken forward by Police Scotland.”