Full list of road closures and bus diversions as Scottish independence march takes place in Edinburgh city centre

Drivers are being warned that some city centre streets will be closed to traffic today (September 5) due to a parade.

All Under One Banner will be staging a march for Scottish independence through the Old Town.

A march in support of Scottish independence will be taking place through Edinburgh's Old Town today (September 5). | AFP via Getty Images

The march is due to begin at around 12.30pm with supporters gathering on Johnston Terrace from 11.30am.

The route will see the parade march from Johnston terrace, onto Lawnmark, High Street, Canongate, Horse Wynd before arriving at the Scottish Parliament.

As a result, a number of city centre roads will be closed to traffic.

Johnston Terrace, Castlehill and Lawnmarket west of George IV Bridge will be closed 11am - 1.30pm.

George IV Bridge, Bank Street, St Giles' Street, Royal Mile, Horse Wynd and Queen's Drive between Horse Wynd and Broad Pavement car park will be closed 11.45am - 3pm.

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Lothian Buses has confirmed that a number of services will be diverted from 12.15pm until 3pm.

Services 9, 23, and 27 between Forrest Road and Hanover Street will be diverted via Chambers Street, South Bridge, North Bridge, Princes Street, South St. David Street and George Street in both directions

Service 35 buses in both directions between South Bridge and Easter Road will be diverted via North Bridge, Waterloo Place, and Regent Road.