ORGANISERS of a pro-Union rally have been accused of trying to hide its links to the Orange Order after members were told to wave “unmarked” flags.

The Maintain the Union march is expected to bring thousands of supporters into Glasgow later this month.

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Even though the Orange Order has told its members “the Grand Master has called for a big show,” the event is promoted as a “family gathering”.

It is being organised by the British Together, which describes itself as “the Grand Orange Lodge of Scotland’s campaign to keep the United Kingdom together”.

The gathering has been advertised recently in the Order’s official monthly magazine, the Orange Torch.

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However, in a message in the latest issue, the Order says those attending should take care not to advertise their links to the Protestant Christian fraternity.

It says: “All is ready for the Maintain the Union rally and march on Saturday 18th May.

“The Grand Master has called for a big show of support for this public demonstration by British Together and other unionist groups.

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“The Order has assisted with arrangements and will provide stewarding, but this is NOT an Orange event. No colours are to be worn and there will be no bands.

“This is a family gathering and concerned unionists of all creeds and colours are welcome to take part.

"A quantity of large Union Flags and Saltires will be available, but please also bring your own (unmarked) flags.

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“Stewards will be clearly identified with blue hi-viz tabards bearing the British Together logo.”

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