In pictures: The best placards and signs from the Donald Trump protest in Glasgow

In pictures: The best placards and signs from the Donald Trump protest in Glasgow

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They gathered in the George Square in their thousands, carrying placards which told Donald Trump exactly what they thought of him, just as the American president touched down in Scotland.

Some were funny. The words: jobby, orange and walloper featured prominently. Others struck a more serious note and reflected the concern expressed by many on this balmy summer evening in Glasgow.

They may not like him. They may think he is 'ridiculous' but every one expressed fear about his policies and the direction he is taking America and the rest of the world.

There have been dissenting voices. We at Glasgow Live have heard many readers ask: 'Why are they there? What's the point in this?' But every protester had a clear answer to that question.

“I’ve come down here today so show that Scotland is not a place that welcomes someone like Donald Drumpf," said Georgia Wheatley from Baillieston. "One of the best quotes I have heard in relation to the holocaust was that ‘the best way to overthrow a monster is to ridicule them.’

"A lot of these signs today carry really serious political messages but the way to cut to the heart of this is to mock him. Mock his tan. Mock his hair. Mock everything about him. He won’t understand if we mock his politics. He doesn’t understand his own politics, there are too many people behind him telling him what to do. But mock his tan, mock everything about him. This is how to get to him.”

This sentiment was echoed by many in the crowd, who also hoped that the messages sent out from Glasgow and other cities in the UK during the weekend will reach those marginalised by Trump's policies.

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“It’s really important that we show the rest of the world - and the world are watching - that we reject this man," said Green MSP, one of several politicians gathered in the square. The Lib Dems, Scottish Labour and Scottish National Party were among the other parties represented.

"This is a man who brags about sexual assault, who throws babies into cages and marginalises the most vulnerable in society. Those are not Scottish values and we are showing him today not only that we reject him but that we are celebrating everything that he hates.

"Glasgow has a proud tradition of protest and Scotland has a very proud history of rejecting Trump as well, whether he’s here as a presidential candidate or a businessman, trying to destroy the environment in Aberdeen. People in Scotland have no time for racist bullies and we have shown Trump that time and again."

The banners which feature in our gallery above show just how Glasgow humour can often cut to the quick. But there was also a serious message, that the protesters hope will reach America.

"It’s so important that people demonstrate, because we know it gets under his skin," continued Ross Greer. "This is the first world leader that anyone can remember who is actually bothered by protests like this. He’s not just wound up, he’s livid.

"But this is also about showing the people he victimises that we stand with them. Showing the refugees, American Muslims, black communities and people of colour that we stand with them. For those people, seeing these demonstrations around the world, that will give them strength in what is an incredibly dark time in America.”