Dozens take to Glasgow streets for animal rights protest

An animal rights protest took place on Saturday, May 31, as part of a demonstration organised by Animal Liberation Scotland (ALS).

The march, which began at the MacLellan Arch in Glasgow Green, proceeded through the city centre along a planned route that includes Saltmarket, Trongate, Glassford Street, Ingram Street, Queen Street, and St Vincent Place.

The event was intended to raise awareness of the violence, exploitation, and suffering endured by animals across various industries, including food production, scientific testing, and entertainment.

In a statement, ALS said the march aims to: “Educate the public about the horrors of violence, mutilation, and murder of innocent mothers, babies, families, and friends in our non-human animal kingdom.”

(Image: Pictures taken by Gordon Terris, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Gordon Terris, Newsquest) Protestors were seen holding up pictures of animals, as well as signs which read, “It’s their planet too” and “Murdered by humans”. 

Some attendees also walked along the street with a massive banner. 

The event follows a similar demonstration held last June.

Dianne Hendry, founder of Animal Liberation Scotland, explained the motivation behind the march to the Glasgow Times last year.

She said: “People are disconnected from animals. A piglet and a puppy are both innocent, yet we love one and pay someone to kill the other.

“With this march, we want to change people’s perception and raise awareness to stop the needless violence to non-human animals.”

(Image: Pictures taken by Gordon Terris, Newsquest) (Image: Pictures taken by Gordon Terris, Newsquest)