GEORGE SQUARE was busy with hundreds of campaigners calling for the legalisation of cannabis.

Around 150 people gathered in George Square today as part of the a annual '420 event' which calls for the legalisation of the Class B drug.

The Glasgow Cannabis Social Club organised the event despite Glasgow City Council refusing the group permission.


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The event, which began around midday and was scheduled to run until 8pm, had social atmosphere. Groups of people sat together on the grass listening to music playing over the speaker system from the main tent.

Chris MacKenzie, 26 runs the Glasgow Cannabis Social Club and was pleased with the early turnout.

He said: "It's going great, there's a good atmosphere here and we've had a lot of support from the eleven sponsors we have.

"We have tried to work with the council but they have refused to grant permission for the event four years in a row.

"Nothing will stop the freedom of expression we have here.

"We wanted to get the community together to network and stand with like minded people."