Fresh Scottish protest held against Donald Trump Published duration 11 February 2017

image caption The protest in Edinburgh was organised by the Scotland Against Trump group

A "national demonstration" against the policies of US President Donald Trump has taken place in Edinburgh.

Protestors gathered at the Meadows before marching to the US consulate and the Scottish Parliament.

The event was organised by the Scotland Against Trump group.

It was also behind similar protests held last month when thousands took to the streets in Scottish cities after Mr Trump announced a crackdown on immigration.

Buses were organised to bring in groups from other parts of Scotland.

'We will resist'

The event included speeches by human rights groups, abortion rights campaigners, trade union representatives and lawyer and anti-racism campaigner Aamer Anwar.

The protestors called on President Trump's proposed state visit to the UK to be cancelled, and for an end to the so-called special relationship between Britain and the US.

A statement from Scotland Against Trump said it was "time to fight back".

It added: "We will stand up and be counted. Trump is the apex of an insurgency of an international far-right. We will resist. We are the majority. We are ready to make our voice heard."

image caption Protestors gathered at the Meadows before the march through the capital

Since January's protests, most of the provisions of Mr Trump's travel ban, which targets seven mainly Muslim countries, have been suspended amid legal challenges

The president insists America's national security is at risk and has indicated he intends to pursue further legal avenues

More than 1.8m people across the UK have signed a petition urging the UK government to withdraw the offer of a state visit to Mr Trump.