12 pictures of Edinburgh during the G8 protest riots in 200512 pictures of Edinburgh during the G8 protest riots in 2005
12 pictures of Edinburgh during the G8 protest riots in 2005

Edinburgh in the Noughties: 12 pictures of Edinburgh during the G8 protest riots in 2005

In 2005, the G8 Summit came to Scotland, with protests hitting Edinburgh.
By Rachel Mackie
Published 11th Nov 2022, 15:59 BST
Updated 13th Nov 2022, 09:55 BST

The Make Poverty History rally, along with protests around Edinburgh, were organised to coincide with the G8 Summit that was being held in Gleneagles. 100,000 people turned up to protest, and many clashed with the police. Here are 12 pictures of the historic event.

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A protesters is detained by police officers on Princes Street on July 4 2005 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The protest is one of several organised protests that lead up to the G8 Summit which begins on July 6 in Gleneagles.

1. Princes Street Garden

A protesters is detained by police officers on Princes Street on July 4 2005 in Edinburgh, Scotland. The protest is one of several organised protests that lead up to the G8 Summit which begins on July 6 in Gleneagles. Photo: Peter Macdiarmid

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A protester falls in front of riot police on July 4 2005

2. Outside Marks and Spencer

A protester falls in front of riot police on July 4 2005 Photo: Peter Macdiarmid

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Protesters stand an a bus shelter with Edinburgh Castle in the background

3. Protesters stand an a bus shelter

Protesters stand an a bus shelter with Edinburgh Castle in the background Photo: Peter Macdiarmid

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Protesters stage a sit-down protest in the financial district of Edinburgh July 4 2005

4. Protesters stage a sit-down protest

Protesters stage a sit-down protest in the financial district of Edinburgh July 4 2005 Photo: Christopher Furlong

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