VIEW FROM THE MARCH

People across Scotland joined a number of demos against President Trump yesterday. In Edinburgh, we asked some of them why?

He should not be here. It’s an insult to our country. He’s a dangerous man and thinks he is better than he is. His policies are disgraceful, particularly towards women and public health.

– Florence Sinclair, 77, Edinburgh

I’m here to support Palestine. Trump moved the embassy to Jerusalem, he doesn’t understand the complexities of the Middle East. I’m also here because he is a mysoginist and we need to stand up to him.

– Mary McGregor, 61, Dundee

Trump is the most abhorrent person in power. His treatment of women, migrants and Muslims is awful. He is dangerous and I think it is important to show he should not be here, he’s not welcome.

– John Wall, 47, Edinburgh

I think we live in a country that is the exact opposite of what Trump wants and what he is. I’m standing up against bigotry, sexism, racism. Scotland is a place of equality and where people are treated fairly.

– Matthew Ritchie, 53, Kirkcaldy

I want to stand up and make my voice heard, I’marching against Trump’s presence in this country. He has used the political system for his own benefit. He has done damage, not just in his own country, but around the world.

– Paul Moran, 34, Glasgow

I’ve never been to a political protest before but I want to show solidarity with everyone, and say that Trump is not welcome here. We do not want him, and he shouldn’t have been allowed to come.

– Megan Beattie, 18, Peebles

As a member of the LGBT community, Trump has taken a stance against us. Trump has tried to degrade rights for LGBT people in America and I want to support them. I also want to show he isn’t welcome in Scotland.

– Michael Richardson, 31, Dundee

The size of America and the power that it has as a nation, the danger and damage Trump can cause and has caused is why I’m here. His actions against women, black people, immigrants, is why it is important to speak out.

– Melissa May, 34, Edinburgh