Thousands of Scots protest racism, Islamophobia

Thousands of Scots took to the streets of Glasgow armed with banners, flags and posters in a national protest against racism and Islamophobia.

Thousands of Scots took to the streets of Glasgow armed with banners, flags and posters in a national protest against racism and Islamophobia.

Campaigners of all ages walked through the city centre, protesting against the rise in racism, Islamophobia, and in support of refugee and migrant rights in the face of recent national and global events.

The walk was part of a series of demonstrations taking place across Europe to mark global event United Nations International Anti-Racism Day.