Children
People travelling with children
- Wear suitable clothing and footwear
- Apply sunscreen
- Ensure contact details - mobile number preferably - are carried by the child
- Go to the Information Point in the Meadows or to the Lost Child Zone to obtain a stickly label on which to write your mobile number and attach to your child's clothing.
- If your child becomes separated, contact nearest Steward who will report your child to the Chief Steward, or go directly to the Lost Child Point if you are in the vicinity
Disabled Access
If arriving by train, please speak with British Transport Police or station staff who will be able to advise you about routes out of the Station. Central Edinburgh is hilly and parts of the approaches and march are steep. We strongly advise people using wheelchairs to bring a companion. There will be a drop off point for disabled people at the southeast corner of The Meadows (see map). Accessible toilets will be available at The Meadows. further updates will be published on the website nearer the time.
Message from Police
A MESSAGE FROM LOTHIAN AND BORDERS POLICE
Welcome to Edinburgh - the capital of Scotland, where we believe in the right to free speech. The police support your right to demonstrate peacefully. We aim to ensure you can express your view and remain safe.
Please help us by following advice from organisers and police. Do not let a minority tarnish the event. Tell police or stewards if you see suspicious or unacceptable behaviour. Many thousands of people are expected.
Take these precautions for everyone's safety:
- Dress appropriately. The march may take several hours. Wear sensible footwear and clothing; bring water and snacks.
- If it is hot you may need sun cream - yes, Scotland can be sunny in July!
- If you come by rail, leave the station promptly to relieve congestion.
- Be patient - large numbers of demonstrators can move slowly at times.
- Keep valuables secure - don't let a thief spoil your day.
- Think about how you will get home after the march. Transport will be disrupted and a number of main routes in Edinburgh will be closed to traffic for most of the day.
- Do not bring pets, large crowds can be distressing for animals;
- Do what you can to ensure that everyone can participate safely and peaceably.
ENJOY your visit to Edinburgh.
Things to Remember
- Please wear white so that our human white band has real impact.
- Bring messages to the G8 - your own and from others who can't make it to the rally - on white bands.
- Please register - so the organisers know how many supporters to expect.
- If you are organising a coach you must register with the event organisers.
- Use organised coaches and public transport. Please don't drive. Many roads will be closed and all parking nearby will be set aside for coaches.
- Please do not arrange to meet anyone at Waverley Station or the bus terminus as these points will be extremely crowded. There will be plenty of meeting points in The Meadows.
- Please do not bring alcohol.
- Please read the message from Lothian and Borders Police (left).
Message to Leaders
We are asking supporters to bring personal messages to the world leaders - we hope to collect tens of thousands of messages, which will be displayed at the rally, before being delivered to the G8 leaders in Gleneagles.
For maximum impact, take a piece of white cloth 50cm x 7cm. Wrap it round, overlap the ends by 1cm and secure them to form a band. Write your message on the band, but bear in mind that from a distance it needs to look white.
Why not hold a special event to make white bands?
- Invite all those who are interested along, with their families, and make it a colourful and fun day.
- Invite the local media too.
