Protesters claim to ‘seize’ Edinburgh Castle citing Magna Carta

Police at scene and public evacuated as about 20 demonstrators enter landmark in bid to take power back'

A group of about 20 protesters entered Edinburgh Castle on Tuesday evening, claiming to have seized" the landmark under article 61 of Magna Carta.

Members of the public were evacuated as the demonstrators entered the grounds of the castle without a ticket. Police Scotland said that officers were dealing with the protest.