An Orange Walk planned in North Lanarkshire is expected to draw crowds of up to 8,000 people this weekend.
The march will take place on Saturday July 9 in Holytown from 10am to 3pm. North Lanarkshire Council say Police Scotland will be enforcing a number of road closures, with diversions in place elsewhere and delays expected.
The local authority also warned some local residents and businesses will not have access to their driveways for over an hour on Saturday.
A council spokesperson said: "A public parade involving an estimated 8,000 people will take place in Holytown on 9 July. As a result there will be a number road closures and parking restrictions in place, managed by Police Scotland.
"From 10.00am to approximately 3.00pm, the A723 Carfin/Holytown Link Road between Loanhead Road and Torrance Park will be closed for coach parking. A signed diversion will be in place via Newhouse, Newarthill and Carfin so roads in these areas are likely to be busier than normal and delays are expected.
"Between 8.00am and 6.00pm, there will be no waiting or loading restrictions in place on both sides of Dornoch Road, between Myrtle Drive and Sunnyside Crescent, and High Street, Newarthill, between Caledonia Drive and Mosshall Street. A public meeting will be held in Windsor Park on Dornoch Road at 11.45am before the parade starts at 1.00pm.
"It will follow a route from Dornoch Road, along Sunnyside Crescent, St Andrews Street, Main Street (A775), Stevenston Street (B799), Clydesdale Street, Carfin Street (B7029) and Carfin/Holytown Link Road (A723) to the junction with Loanhead Road. The parade will then split, with a number turning left onto Loanhead Road then Quarry Street and the majority continuing on the A723 and along Jerviston Street, New Stevenston towards Torrance Park.
"These roads will be closed while the parade passes, managed by officers from Police Scotland. It is anticipated the parade route will take around 1hr 20mins to reach Torrance Park, and the same length of time to pass any given point along the route. Therefore, residents and businesses are advised that access from junctions and driveways onto the parade route will not be possible for between 60 and 80 minutes as the parade passes."
Marches have been taking place throughout Scotland in recent weeks, and the Record reported on thousands hitting the streets of Ayrshire and Glasgow.
The Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland thanked those who have participated so far and said they are looking forward to the weekend.
A spokesperson said: "The Grand Master and executive congratulate the County Grand Lodge of the East on their successful Boyne celebrations in Dalkeith last Saturday.
"It was nice to see so many families enjoying the parade. The County Grand Lodge of Glasgow hosted another excellent Boyne celebration parade in Glasgow on Saturday.
"We can confirm that no participants were arrested. Large crowds of spectators lined the streets enjoying the colour, the music, and pageantry on display.
"In Ayr on Saturday, the County Grand Lodge of Ayrshire Renfrewshire and Argyll held their Boyne celebrations with large crowds lining the routes and enjoying the parade. This coming Saturday will see the County Grand Lodge of Central Scotland host their Boyne celebrations in Holytown and we look forward to joining them on the day."
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