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Stephanie Brawn

Renfrewshire buildings to be lit blue and yellow tonight as region stands with Ukraine

Iconic Renfrewshire buildings are to be lit up in blue and yellow tonight in solidarity with Ukraine.

Renfrew Town Hall, the Bascule Bridge and Johnstone bandstand are to be illuminated in blue and yellow to show support to Ukrainian citizens following Russia's invasion of their country.

It is understood both colours - which make up the country's flag - will be beamed onto the town hall at the same time while they will alternate at the other two venues.

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Renfrew councillor John Shaw said on Facebook: "I was contacted by several local residents over the weekend wondering if the lighting on the town hall and Bascule Bridge could be used to show our support for the people of Ukraine as they defend their country against Russian aggression.

"I spoke to the Provost about this and was pleased to hear that it will be happening.

The Bascule Bridge over the White Cart in Renfrew (Renfrewshire Council)

"It is a symbolic gesture that on its own means very little but we will be joining towns and cities across the globe in registering our disgust at Putin's warmongering."

Other iconic structures across the country have already been lit up including the Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel and the Ness Bridge.

Russia launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine last week and troops are currently trying to take the country's two biggest cities in Kyiv and Kharkiv against fierce resistance.

An estimated half a million refugees have fled Ukraine as heavy sanctions continue to be imposed on Russia by Europe and the US.

Hundreds of civilians are already thought to have died in the attacks including several children.

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