Around 300 people converged on Dundee to take part in a peaceful vigil to remember the victims of Sunday’s mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando.
Some 125 people had confirmed they were attending the event, which was being organised by Dundee University’s LGBT society.
But in the end, and despite the rainy weather, around 300 people took part.
Many brought flowers and flags to Dundee City Square, with signs, banners and posters celebrating LGBT pride.
Before the vigil Sally Melville, president of the Dundee University LGBT society, said: “We are asking the people of Dundee to join us in celebrating and remembering the lives of those who died in the mass shooting at the Pulse gay nightclub in Orlando.
“It is important to do this to show solidarity with the LGBT community in Dundee, as well as the international LGBT community – and for all those who will not be silenced in the face of terrorist acts, instead acting with compassion and strength.
“We are hoping for a strong turnout and everyone is welcome to come and pay their respects or celebrate Pride with us – because for many people the rights we have as LGBT in this country are still non-existent.
“People can bring signs, flowers, posters, flags and candles to lay down in memory of the lives that were lost.”
The Dundee event will be one of hundreds held across the world since the mass shooting, said to be the worst of its kind in American history, left 49 people dead and 53 wounded.
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A vigil was held in Glasgow’s George Square on Monday evening, with hundreds of people attending to pay their respects.
The gunman was 29-year-old Omar Mateen, who was said to have “radical IS leanings” and was killed by police following the atrocity.
To stay updated with details of the event, visit Dundee Stands with Orlando.
