Stonehaven - Right to demonstrate

Today at Aberdeenshire Council meeting of the Licensing Sub Committee, the Loyal Orange Institution of Scotland’s right to demonstrate was once again recognised. We are glad that the Committee has upheld the right of freedom of peaceful public assembly.

The peaceful procession by Dunnottar Martyrs Loyal Orange Lodge 1685 is to be held on Saturday 27th June 2026.

We reassure the citizens of Stonehaven that they have absolutely nothing to fear of our peaceful and respectful procession which will pass by any given point in under 5 minutes. There is no threat whatsoever to public order from the Orange Lodge members within the procession.

We are confident with the renowned experience and marshalling skills and responsible behaviour that our members display on parade, coupled with the expertise of Police Scotland in these matters, that the outcome will result in a peaceful procession that will not disturb the tranquility of the residents of Stonehaven.