HUNDREDS of protesters are expected at Faslane this weekend to join an independence rally campaigning for nuclear disarmament.

The static rally, set to take place at the north gate entrance to HMNB Clyde on Saturday, August 28, has been organised by the All Under One Banner (AUOB) group with a host of speakers lined up.

The gathering is scheduled to run from 1-3pm, with the north gate of the base due to be closed between 11am and 3.30pm.

Information shared by AUOB ahead of the event said: "All vehicles will park at Faslane Cemetery car park (200 metres from the north gate). Coaches will drop off passengers at the north gate before being directed to park by Police Scotland. Coaches and all other vehicles will leave after the rally ends at 3pm.

"AUOB stewards will facilitate the short walk from the cemetery in manageable groups.

"AUOB is encouraging participants to use public transport if possible. The local 316 bus from Helensburgh to the north gate rally site is a regular service leaving every 30 minutes from bus stops along East Princes Street/West Princes Street.

"AUOB will have a stewards team working on the day to ensure a safe and smooth running of the demonstration. We have been closely liaising with Police Scotland on all aspects of our plans.

"AUOB is not providing toilet facilities at the north gate rally site, and so we advise everyone who is attending to be aware of this and make necessary arrangements prior to and after the demonstration."

The campaign group also encouraged its supporters to "drop by the Faslane Peace Camp (which has been in situ since 1982) before or after the demonstration".

However, the peace camp distanced itself from Saturday's event with an unequivocal Facebook post (below).

AUOB added: "Public safety is of paramount importance and as such we ask that all participants be aware of the busy road and traffic, taking care to behave responsibly (ensuring all litter is taken away) and in a manner befitting the Yes movement.

"AUOB calls for maximum attendance to this important demonstration. We look forward to seeing everyone on the day as we rally for independence at Faslane, for a nuclear free Scotland."