Pro-independence group All Under One Banner have held a socially-distanced rally outside of the BBC Scotland HQ.
Campaigners had originally planned a demonstration to take place at George Square but relocated the rally to outside the BBC’s building in Pacific Quay following the decision from the corporation to stop showing daily Covid briefings from Nicola Sturgeon.
BBC Scotland has since said that they will continue to broadcast Nicola Sturgeon's Covid briefings next week.
In a statement they said: "with the pandemic still a major cause for public concern, we will, over the coming weeks and as we have done this week, look to cover the ScotGov health briefings live on TV"
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In a bid to tackle the spread of Covid-19 those attending the rally had to register in advance with participants asked to wear face coverings, with AUOB also having face masks and antibacterial hand gel ready.
On Facebook, the group wrote: “The success of these events is due to a careful strategy and planning in order that our protest and demonstration take place safely.”
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The Scottish Government announced that from this week indoor and outdoor gatherings should include no more than six people.
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