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Edinburgh Live reported that a crowd of about 30 stormed the Scottish teacher. Reports of an accident emerged around 5.45pm, with emergency services currently in the area, near the entrance to the Royal Regiment Museum of Scotland.
An eyewitness claimed that members of the public were quickly evacuated after the group’s arrival.
In a video circulating on social media, a woman can be heard saying “We have taken Edinburgh Castle”.
She continues: “We are waiting for the rule of law to be restored. We do it peacefully and we do it legally.
“We are using Article 61 of the Magna Carta. We have had enough.
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One user posted the following: “Protesters have seized Edinburgh Castle, apparently claiming Magna Carta.
Others have pointed out that the Magna Carta – signed by King John in 1215 – does not apply to Scotland.
One wrote: “Wonderful. Edinburgh Castle has been taken over by protesters under Magna Carta rights.
“Apart from Magna Carta is not legal in Scotland”.
In another video of the “storming” of the castle, one of the female protesters said: “This building is ours. This is a public building.”
She added: “We have returned the castle that belongs to the people.
“We will restore the rule of law.”
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers are currently at Edinburgh Castle and interacting with a group of people who have gathered within the castle grounds.
More to follow…
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