Controversial campaign group Let Women Speak faced-off with masked trans activists calling for an end to hate on the streets of Aberdeen at the weekend.
The rally, led by Kellie-Jay Keen – who has spoken out against transgender rights – took place outside Marischal College on Saturday.
According to its website, Let Women Speak campaigns for the word “woman” to retain the meaning of “adult human female” only.
The rally was confronted by dozens of trans activists, carrying banners reading “Trans girls are girls” and “Stop the hate”.
They were kept behind a police cordon to keep the two groups separate.
Aberdeen is home to the massive annual Grampian Pride march, which brings together the north-east’s LGBT+ community and its allies for a day of celebration.
The 2025 event – which will be marked by the traditional Union Street parade and gathering at Duthie Park – will take place on June 7.
On Saturday, our photographer Kenny Elrick was there to take pictures of the rally and the counter-demonstration.
Let Women Speak event in Aberdeen confronted by masked trans activists
Let Women Speak organises events across the UK and regularly attracts controversy for its stated views.
Its website reads: “We are a global constituency of women. We focus specifically on the word “woman”, and other female language that clearly defines us, and our rights.
“The purpose of our campaign is to raise funds in order to promote the fight back against this global assault of women.”
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