Tag: protests

Papal tartan welcome as thousands cheer Pope in Edinburgh

Shaun Milne - September 16, 2010

By Shaun Milne THE POPE arrived in Scotland to be greeted by an adoring crowd of some 125,000 people in glorious Edinburgh sunshine on his...

Sex, lies and points to make as protesters jeer Pope

Shaun Milne - September 16, 2010

By Oliver Farrimond A CROWD of angry protesters directed jeers and boos at Pope Benedict as the papal convoy made its way up Lothian Road...

Threat to burn Muslim holy book in US sparks protests

Christine Lavelle - September 9, 2010

By Christine Lavelle MEMBERS of the Scottish Afghan Society gathered outside Edinburgh’s US Consulate to protest against the decision not to stop an American church...

Five Climate Camp protesters appear in court

Christine Lavelle - August 24, 2010

By Martin Graham and Amanda MacMillan FIVE people accused or being involved in a series of eco protests against the Royal Bank of Scotland appeared...