Edinburgh city-centre came to a standstill as hundreds of people marched through the streets in protest at Russian's invasion of Ukraine.
Similar marches took in cities across the globe as people turned out to show their solidarity with the Ukrainian people.
In Edinburgh, demonstrators marched from the Russian Consulate in the city to the Scottish Parliament to make clear their opposition to the invasion.
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Edinburgh Playhouse also cancelled a performance form a Russian ballet troupe last night.
Since Russian troops went into Ukraine early on Thursday, Edinburgh has seen a number of protests against the military action of President Vladimir Putin's Russian regime.
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine was among those taking part in the protest in the Scottish capital - which is twinned with Ukraine's capital Kyiv, where some of the fiercest attacks have been.
Ms Jardine said: "All over Europe people are sending the clearest of messages to the Russian government, to Putin, to say this is not acceptable.
"The people of Ukraine deserve better, the people of Kyiv deserve better and here in its twin city of Edinburgh we are sending our message loud and clear."
Demonstrations against the war also took place in other cities across the UK and in Europe.
