Rangers fans have been condemned for gathering in their thousands after the club clinched the Scottish Premier League title.
Supporters flouted coronavirus restrictions to assemble in large numbers outside the clubs' ground Ibrox and also in Glasgow's George Square.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the scenes were 'infuriating and disgraceful', with large groups of people banned from coming together due to the Covid lockdown in the city.
There are now fears that the celebrations on Sunday afternoon and evening could affect the timetable for the lifting of restrictions, or spark a spike in virus numbers in the city.
Police Scotland have also come in for criticism for allowing the gatherings to go ahead, with videos circulating showing officers escorting fans into the city centre.
In response to one, Green MSP Ross Greer Tweeted: "Expect Police Scotland to explain pretty quickly to Parliament why they decided to facilitate rather than disperse multiple mass gatherings during a national lockdown today."
— paul mitchell (@paulMitchell20) March 7, 2021
Police Scotland have been approached for comment.
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