Edinburgh Castle has closed multiple rooms to the public after a display case holding the Stone of Destiny was smashed by protesters.
Demonstrators from This is Rigged, said the protest was to “demand action on the cost of living crisis”.
A manager for the castle said anyone who had already purchased tickets would be allowed to remain in the building but that new visitors would not be admitted.
Housed in the Crown Room, which also contains the Honours of Scotland, This is Rigged protesters smashed the glass case surrounding the block of red sandstone that has been used since the 13th century during the coronation of the monarchs of England, Great Britain and the United Kingdom.
The display case surrounding the Stone of Destiny was smashed by the This is Rigged campaign group
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Police Scotland said officers were called to the Scottish capital’s landmark at approximately 10.45am on Wednesday to reports of a ‘small protest’ within the castle.
Eyewitnesses said police cars quickly arrived at the tourist attraction and cordoned off large areas to the public.
Police Scotland said officers were called to the Scottish capital’s landmark at approximately 10.45am on Wednesday to reports of a ‘small protest’ within the castle.
Eyewitnesses said police cars quickly arrived at the tourist attraction and cordoned off large areas to the public.