SDL and anti-fascists stage protests in Edinburgh Published duration 17 August 2013

image caption The march taking place down Edinburgh's Royal Mile was met with protests

Members of the far-right Scottish Defence League (SDL) and anti-racism campaigners have been staging rival protests in Edinburgh.

The SDL and their supporters marched down the Royal Mile to the Scottish Parliament.

There was a significant police presence to monitor the demonstrations.

The centre of the city and the Royal Mile are traditionally busy with tourists and Edinburgh festival-goers at this time of year.

Police estimated about 150 people took part in the SDL event, with about 350 people involved in the counter-protest.

On arrival at the Scottish Parliament, police cordons were in place to keep the two demonstrations apart.

During the day four people were arrested for minor offences.