Climate activists protest Scottish fossil fuel decisions in Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Oct 31, 2026
Is it still on?
NOIt was a one-day action on Oct 31.
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The Tea in three lines
- Why they are protesting
- Protesters opposed recent government decisions approving a new gas-fired power station in Peterhead and the Jackdaw gas field project.
- What they want
- Politicians to focus on climate solutions like warmer homes, reliable bus services, and green jobs instead of new fossil fuels.
- What changed
- Oct 31: Climate campaigners staged a Halloween-themed demonstration outside Bute House in Edinburgh.
Both sides
What protesters want
- Halt new fossil fuel approvals
- Invest in warmer homes
- Provide reliable bus services
- Create green jobs
Organised by: Friends of the Earth Scotland, Extinction Rebellion
What authorities say
A Scottish Government spokesperson stated that the administration remains unwavering in its commitment to tackle climate change and achieve net zero by 2045.2
The full story
Climate campaigners held a Halloween-themed demonstration outside Bute House, the official residence of the First Minister in Edinburgh city centre. Activists dressed in costumes and held placards to voice their opposition to recent government approvals of a new gas-fired power station in Peterhead and the Jackdaw gas field project near Aberdeen. Organised by groups including Friends of the Earth Scotland and Extinction Rebellion, participants criticized the decisions as catastrophic failures that worsen climate change and endanger communities. Speakers urged politicians to abandon fossil fuel expansion and prioritize climate solutions such as warmer homes, reliable bus services, and green jobs. A Scottish Government spokesperson stated that the administration remains committed to tackling climate change and achieving net zero by 2045.
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