Thousands take part in marches through Glasgow and Edinburgh for Pride

Thousands of people have taken part in marches in Glasgow and Edinburgh as part of Pride.

Crowds gathered outside the Scottish Parliament in Scotland’s capital city, whilst around 12,000 people are estimated to have marched through Glasgow on Saturday.

It marks the first time that Glasgow’s official Pride event has taken place since before the pandemic.

The march in Glasgow proceeded from outside of Glasgow Green, through the city centre before reaching the Broomielaw near the Barclays campus, where a small selection of stalls and activities were arranged.

Crowds gathered outside of the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh. STV News

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was also amongst organisations in attendance at the march.

Firefighters Supporting the Glasgow Pride march today. #PrideMonth @prideglasgow @FBUScotland 🚒🚒🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍🌈 pic.twitter.com/JLIvBqFTvA
— SFRS City of Glasgow (@scotfire_glasgo) June 25, 2022

Large numbers attended the Pride events despite transport disruption due to rail strikes.

Workers were joined by those attending Pride and other supporters in Glasgow as the RMT organised a picket outside Glasgow Central station.

Showing solidarity and pride for the RMT picket at Central Station ⁦@RMTunion⁩ pic.twitter.com/XArYKidH75
— RMT Scotland (@RMT_Scotland) June 25, 2022

An estimated 12,000 people marched through Glasgow for #LGBTQ+ #pride and solidarity today (including me and @Bell45). Thanks @prideglasgow for such a well-organised, joyous march pic.twitter.com/7IROppUw2i
— Susan Aitken (@SusaninLangside) June 25, 2022

@prideglasgow 🧵In the last few months, we’ve seen a professional footballer and two referees come out as gay. They’ve reflected on their own journeys but they also want to see the climate in the game change, where there is less stigma and fear of being out in football. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/RFdriXZHek
— Ibrox Pride (@IbroxPride) June 24, 2022

We are so proud to be the official medical provider for @prideglasgow this year!🏳️‍🌈
We'll be on hand during and after the march to help anyone that needs us🚑
As an inclusive charity we are delighted to be able to support this event🌈#glasgowpride #lgbtqia #lgbtqiaplus #charity pic.twitter.com/8QDKSQtF27
— Glasgow Street Aid (@GlaStreetAid) June 24, 2022