Police have warned Scots not to attend mass gatherings planned across the country to reject coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
A protest group named UK Freedom Movement has planned at least eight events across the UK, including parks in Glasgow and Edinburgh, and are asking residents to congregate on Saturday at 12pm to be 'part of the largest mass gathering since lockdown'.
Posters have begun circulating across social media encouraging the gatherings, which forms part of a UK-wide campaign.
But police are strongly urging people in Scotland not to attend the events.
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A spokeswoman said: "We have been made aware of this leaflet and would strongly urge people not to take part in this.
"Public gatherings of more than two people, with limited exceptions, are prohibited."
Local councillor Mhairi Hunter said Queen's Park in Glasgow is a vital amenity for families and locals and urged protestors to stay away.
She told our sister paper the Glasgow Times: "Queen's Park is much loved by people living in the communities surrounding it and it's particularly important just now during lockdown, providing a much-needed green space for people and families to exercise and spend time outdoors safely.
"I recognise the right to protest, but I very much hope that anybody thinking of joining this demonstration will heed the warning from the police that public gatherings are not permitted at this time because they are not safe."
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The online poster reads: "Join the UK Freedom Movement and be part of the largest mass gathering since the lockdown.
"We say no to the coronavirus bill, no to mandatory vaccines, no to the new normal and no to the unlawful lockdown.
"Bring a picnic, some music and let's have some fun and say yes to life."
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