Glasgow deputy council leader James Coleman has proposed cutting the number of parades in the Scottish city during the course of the marching season from around 250 to 20. About 55 parades - including feeder walks - occur in the city during Battle of the Boyne celebrations on the first Saturday in July.

He also wants to redirect the remainder away from the city centre and put an end to return parades - amid concerns over policing costs and disruption to city streets.

The move came after it emerged policing of a Royal Black parade in Dumbarton two weeks ago cost around £108,000.

The Grand Orange Lodge in Scotland has accused the labour councillor of harbouring a "vendetta" against the Loyal Orders.

Robert McLean, Executive Officer for the Grand Orange Lodge in Scotland, said the institution "would not be bullied" by a councillor.

"There was no lead-up to this, it just came out of the blue," he said.

"We were extremely disappointed that Cllr Coleman chose to have this debate through the pages of a Glasgow newspaper instead of speaking to us directly.

"If he thinks we are going to curl up and go away he is mistaken - we have been parading in Glasgow for 180 years and we will not be bullied by a councillor."

Mr McLean added: "Over the weekend many of our members and supporters have got in touch with the councillors.