Black Lives Matter movement. Police have praised activists for staying within social distancing rules, as just two arrests were made.
Many thousands are estimated to have taken part in the Glasgow event, where the arrests were made, which came as part of a worldwide demonstrations following the death of George Floyd in the US.
Edinburgh also hosted a major protest in Holyrood Park, while more minor events were held in other Scots towns and cities.But the rallies came against warnings from Nicola Sturgeon about social distancing during the coronavirus crisis- with the First Minister urging people to take part in virtual rallies instead.Police hailed the activists for staying within the rules but said they were 'disappointed' by the large.