VIDEO: Extinction Rebellion protesters march down Royal Mile over Climate Bill

Video footage has emerged of about 100 protesters taking part in a march down the Royal Mile over the new Climate Bill in Scotland.

Protesters during the march between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

Campaigners have set up a campsite in the grounds of the Scottish Parliament - The Holyrood Rebel Camp - and plan to remain there for the next five days.

Protesters during the march between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

The protest, organised by Extinction Rebellion Scotland, will see "non-violent direct action" in Edinburgh with various workshops and events taking place for those on the Holyrood site.

Extinction Rebellion Scotland say they want the government to do more to "combat the climate crisis and ecological breakdown" by bringing in a Bill that includes a net zero emissions target by 2025, instead of the current 2045 recommendation.

They also want a Climate Citizens' Assembly to be created to oversee the changes necessary to mitigate against climate change and enable to transition to a "just, carbon-free society."

The protesters marched down the Royal Mile. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

One of the events taking place this week was a march this morning between Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood, labelled by organisers as a 'parade of life' for people to dress as animals and in bright colours.

Many could be seen holding placards with messages such as "choose life," "our future has been sold" and "don't delay - climate citizens' assembly now."

The Holyrood Rebel Camp will be Extinction Rebellion Scotland's biggest gathering ever, with protesters from across the UK set to occupy the space outside of Scottish Parliament.

The Climate Bill itself is due to be debated in Parliament on Tuesday, June 18. In the morning, protesters plan to form a 'human chain' around the building.