COP26: These incredible pictures show scenes in Glasgow as up to 100,000 people gather for climate change protest

Thousands of people are marching through the streets of Glasgow demanding action from world leaders in the fight against climate change.

By Beth Murray

Published 6th Nov 2021, 15:06 GMT

Updated 6th Nov 2021, 16:36 GMT

Activists gathered in Kelvingrove park from around 10am on Saturday with many singing and chanting in the pouring rain for hours.

Between 50,000 and 100,000 people are estimated to join in the protests with crowds descending on Glasgow Green at around 3pm.

Here is a selection of images from the protests so far.

1. Sauchiehall Street

Protesters marching down Sauchiehall Street in Glasgow on Saturday afternoon. Photo: JPIMedia

An activist with a sign which reads: "Humanity is failing." Photo: JPIMedia

Thousands of people joined the crowds marching through the city centre on Saturday. Photo: JPIMedia

An activist with a mushroom top on their head and a sign which reads: "With your blah blah blah only mushrooms will survive." Photo: JPIMedia