Black Lives Matter Edinburgh and Glasgow protests RECAP: huge crowds gather as Scotland stands up to racism

Thousands gather in Scotland’s main cities to show support for action against racism.
Thousands gather at George Floyd protest in EdinburghThousands gather at George Floyd protest in Edinburgh
Thousands gather at George Floyd protest in Edinburgh

Activists have gathered in their numbers in Edinburgh and Glasgow in the wake of George Floyd protests taking hold of countries worldwide.

Crowds can be seen in both cities as demonstrators stand together wearing masks and holding anti-racist signs.

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