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People came from far and wide to take part in the Make Poverty History march in Edinburgh. Here, they gathered on The Meadows before setting off round the city centre.

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The aim of the march was to put pressure on G8 leaders to take positive action at their Gleneagles summit.

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Police officers prepare for the march to come their way. Organisers said they wanted the event to remain peaceful throughout.

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Some early arrivals on Edinburgh's main thoroughfare, Princes Street.

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A rather different picture as the march makes its way down Princes Street.

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A sea of white as demonstrators make their point to the G8 leaders.

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Edinburgh's most famous attraction gets in on the act with a message to politicians.

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This protester uses her head to make her point and takes some time out before the march set off.

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Cardboard boxes served as banners to spread the marchers' word.

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This protester decides to get his feelings off his chest (or maybe that should be ON his chest)

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Homeward bound after a day on the streets