Scots climate camp launched ahead of Donald Trump visit
Ash, a campaigner from Edinburgh, said: 'We are seeing the horrible consequences of the climate crisis before our very eyes across Europe and here in Scotland. [[Donald Trump]] [who is enabling] massive environmental destruction through his 'Drill Baby Drill' nonsense, is a threat to the future of every person on this planet.
'Trump's visit to Scotland is an insult to everything we hold dear.'
The camp will be held in Twechar. (Image: Climate Camp Scotland) Climate activists from Balochistan, India, and Ukraine have travelled to the UK for the event.
Campaigners have also taken aim at Nigel Farage and Reform UK, who have pledged to scrap net zero targets and increase fossil fuel exploration.
Duncan, an organiser for the Stop Rosebank campaign, said: 'The need to phase out fossil fuels has never been clearer as we see extreme weather events happening all around us. The remaining oil and gas, which is already in decline, in the north sea basin must remain in the ground to prevent ecological collapse, and both the Labour government and the climate deniers around Nigel Farage must respect that.
'Our politicians need to prioritise what is best for the people and the planet rather than prioritising the interests of the fossil fuel industry.'
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Last year's camp saw 200 activists gather in Aberdeen to protest the potential redevelopment of St Fittick's Park, the only community green space in the deprived area of Torry.
Ruth Dunster from Extinction Rebellion Highlands and Islands added: 'Climate Camp is such a lovely, peaceful atmosphere to meet with like-minded folk.
'I feel less alone in caring about our planet when I come here, and I'm looking forward to seeing some of the wonderful people I've met in the Environmental movement.'
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