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Arrests have been made at the climate change protest on Edinburgh’s North Bridge which is causing major traffic disruption in city centre.

The Extinction Rebellion group is planning to create the roadblock between 3pm and 9pm as part of a worldwide call for governments and councils to declare a climate emergency.

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19.56 - Lively crowd remains at the scene

The scene at North Bridge. Pic: Bill Coles

The arrests are met with cheers from the remaining activists. Following a few moments of silence, they begin singing again.

19.52 - Last of protesters not willing to move are taken away

The remainder of the campaigners who refused to move from next to the wall of police officers have been removed.

19.40 - Around 20 arrests made at climate change protest

Our reporter at the scene has said he believes around 20 people have been arrested so far during the protest on North Bridge.

19.34 - More arrests made on North Bridge

Further people have been carried away with just a few protesters left now who have refused to move.

19.22 - Protesters still in high spirits despite arrests

A wheelchair user has now been taken away by police. More than 150 activists remain on North Bridge surrounded by dozens of officers.

19.15 - Protester carried away

Demonstrators cheer as a protester is carried away by officers after refusing to move.

19.03 - Muppet moved on

The scene on North Bridge. Pic: Lisa Ferguson

An activist dressed as Kermit the frog has just been led away by police officers.

18.59 - Final warning from police

Police are moving protesters up North Bridge, including the lines of people sat down one by one.

18.52 - “We shall not be moved”

Activists are holding their ground with lines of protesters now sitting in front of a wall of police officers. They are saying they are staying put despite further warnings from a senior officer.

18.33 - Police threaten more protesters with arrest

A senior police officer addresses the crowds saying “our intention is to reopen the roadway - arrest tactics maybe used”.

Activists respond with chants of “do not let our planet down”,

18.25 - Arrests made

Three arrested at the corner of Waterloo Place and Leith Street. Police heard to be quoting the Public Order Act in restricting the movements of activists.

18.15 - Police move protesters

Police seen moving a handful of protesters off Princes Street

18.05 - Police move protesters

Activists have been moved to the Princes Street end of North Bridge. More than 100 people are still gathered.

16:20 - Fancy Dress

Some of the activists are in fancy dress - including a Chinese-style dragon - and singing climate change themed songs.

One set of activists, seemingly preparing for the long haul, have even erected a gazebo in case the weather turns.

16:15 - Carnival Atmosphere

Extinction Rebellion Scotland has tweeted: “There’s a carnival atmosphere at the #NorthBridge #InternationalRebellion roadblock! Even the dead are dancing.”

16:10 - ‘I approve, as long as it’s nonviolent’

Nearby office workers are broadly in favour of the demonstration.

Software tester Euan Black, 30, said: “I think it’s great to be honest. I think they’re doing a pretty good thing raising awareness.

“It’s a lot of disruption but I approve, as long as it’s nonviolent.”

16:08 - ‘Police will start arresting people at some point’

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