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.
5. Two men hold placards
Two men hold placards aloft as nearly 100 protesters appear in court after being arrested during a protest march ahead of the 2005 G8 Summit on July 5, 2005 Photo: Scott Barbour
6. Anti-G8 Demonstration
A police horse on Princes Street surrounded by protesters. Photo: Jean-Luc LUYSSEN
7. Graffiti written on a wall
A man walks past graffiti written on a wall near Edinburgh's Sheriff's court Photo: Scott Barbour
8. Police confront protesters
Police confront protesters on Princes Street July 4 2005 Photo: Bruno Vincent