Climate change protesters have set up camp close to the Royal Bank of Scotland headquarters in Edinburgh.

The Camp for Climate Action is angry about the banking group’s role in financing oil industry developments which they believe could be dangerous for the environment.

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Dozens of protesters are in an open area close to the building, which is to the west of Edinburgh.

Police and security officers are surrounding the building.

Environmentalists have criticised the banking group for backing the fossil fuel industry in the UK and around the world.

There has been particular anger about moves to exploit Canadian tar sands for commercial oil production.

The protesters say they do not rule out taking direct action against the RBS headquarters building itself.

The protesters claim about 100 activists “swooped” on the grounds of RBS at Gogarburn at about 2115 BST on Wednesday. They said this happened a day earlier than planned so they could “outfox” the authorities who were keen to prevent the camp from taking place.

The location of the site was announced through a mass text message that campers were subscribing to.

See the full article from the BBC. Three people have been arrested.

To get involved yourself, visit the Camp for Climate Action.