It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. Major works to improve George Square in Glasgow will begin in the coming weeks, with the landmark to be shut off and statues removed.

And while the square will be closed off during the works, he said the completed project will deliver a civic space Glaswegians and Scotland can be proud of. He said: “George Square’s restoration is a ...

The route took in West George Street, Nelson Mandela Place, then George Square and down Montrose Street ... sense of celebration of St Patrick and Scotland’s Irish community.