MORE than 5000 people have now signed a petition calling for a loyalist march taking place in Inverness to be halted.
It will mean a number of temporary road closures with many taking to social media to criticise the decision when it was first announced.by Alasdair Marshall, who says he is a Highland resident “concerned about the peace and harmony in our community,” now has more than 5000 signatures.
“Details of the parade route were sent to Police Scotland, Roads, and local members for consultation and no objections were received. “Our policing operation will be proportionate and focused on public safety, as well as working closely with partners to reduce disruption to the wider community.”Elsewhere, the general secretary of the Apprentice Boys of Derry said the Inverness branch of the organisation has been holding parades since opening 15 years ago.
"The parade is simply members of the association commemorating and celebrating their history and culture.“The officers and members of the governing body of the Apprentice Boys of Derry commend and congratulate our members in Inverness for organising this annual parade, thus ensuring the sacrifice of our forefathers is not forgotten in the north of Scotland.
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