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In Pictures: Young protesters march for the future

Young people have taken to the streets of Glasgow to call for action at the COP26 climate change conference.

Greta Thunberg was among those at the Fridays for Future march which made its way from Kelvingrove Park to George Square in the city.

Here are some of the best images and key moments from the largest demonstration at the climate summit so far.

Thousands of people gathered in Kelvingrove Park to start the march

Jeff J Mitchell campaigner — Thousands of people gathered in Kelvingrove Park to start the march

The march set off just after 11:30 and made its way towards the city centre

BBC police and banner — The march set off just after 11:30 and made its way towards the city centre

Young people came dressed in costumes and with imaginative banners and signs

BBC dinosaur — Young people came dressed in costumes and with imaginative banners and signs

Many children were allowed to miss school for the day of action

BBC No planet B banner — Many children were allowed to miss school for the day of action

Young people say they have felt left out of the climate crisis talks in Glasgow

BBC Don't cop out sign — Young people say they have felt left out of the climate crisis talks in Glasgow

Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was seen in the crowd and was believed to be preparing to speak at the rally following the march

Getty Images Greta Thunberg — Swedish activist Greta Thunberg was seen in the crowd and was believed to be preparing to speak at the rally following the march

The climate strike has been organised by Fridays for Future Scotland

Getty Images Fridays for Future march — The climate strike has been organised by Fridays for Future Scotland

Even pets turned out to spread their message

BBC climate dog — Even pets turned out to spread their message

The Cop26 talks on Friday feature events highlighting the voice of young people and education in climate action

Getty Images Lady in COP26 mask — The Cop26 talks on Friday feature events highlighting the voice of young people and education in climate action

Pro-nuclear campaigners dressed as polar bears to join the procession

BBC polar bears — Pro-nuclear campaigners dressed as polar bears to join the procession

Protesters' banners demonstrated colourful imaginations

BBC World getting hotter sign — Protesters' banners demonstrated colourful imaginations

Police said their approach to the march would be "friendly and welcoming"

BBC front of march — Police said their approach to the march would be "friendly and welcoming"

People from all over the world made up the crowd which was expected to exceed 8,000 protesters

Getty Images police car — People from all over the world made up the crowd which was expected to exceed 8,000 protesters

Signs picked out the organisations protesters want to do better

Getty Images US military banner — Signs picked out the organisations protesters want to do better

Residents added their support from their homes

BBC people at window — Residents added their support from their homes

It was not just Glasgow which saw young people turn out - a march also took place in Dundee

BBC Dundee protest — It was not just Glasgow which saw young people turn out - a march also took place in Dundee

Protesters in Dundee carried placards with their climate change messages

BBC Tolerate this sign — Protesters in Dundee carried placards with their climate change messages

The march culminated in a rally at the city's George Square

Getty Images George Square — The march culminated in a rally at the city's George Square

Greta Thunsberg gives a speech in George Square

Getty Images Greta Thunsberg gives a speech in George Square — Greta Thunsberg gives a speech in George Square

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