Nigel Farage has dodged dozens of protesters to address a rally in Glasgow - and accused Alex Salmond of being afraid of Ukip.
Activists shouted anti-UKIP slogans outside the event in Glasgow city centre chanting: "Ukip, we don't want your bigotry".
Ahead of his visit Mr Farage had caused controversy by calling for the Queen to intervene in the referendum debate and suggesting Scotland was UK "territory".
Last night he found himself speaking in a building in St Enoch's square while a crowd of activists who equate his politics with that of Enoch Powell picketed outside.
Underneath a poster that said "People make Glasgow, welcome", they suggested Ukip should withdraw from Scotland.
"Yes or no, ukip has got to go," they shouted. Inflation, they added, is not "caused by immigration."
As Mr Farage arrived his car was surrounded by protesters, some holding up Yes banners, others telling him he should not have come north of the border.
A man was led away by police after reportedly throwing a punch outside the event, although it was not clear if the incident was linked to Mr Farage's visit.
Inside he told a rally of less than 100 Ukip supporters, some holding union flags: "I would say this to Mr Salmond. I know you don't like Ukip, I know you are very scared of our views.
"I know you don't want the Scottish people in this referendum to realise the great truth but, we are now a voice in Scottish politics... and we are now planning and organising our candidates for the General Election campaign next year."
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