Scotland hosts Ginger Pride march

More than 100 redheads have taken part in the UK’s first Ginger Pride march.

A parade led by Canadian comic Shawn Hitchins wound through Edinburgh city centre to demonstrate against ”gingerism” – described as prejudice or discrimination against people with red hair.

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The march created an “amazing” atmosphere as it made its way from the Balmoral Hotel in Princes Street across North Bridge to the city’s Royal Mile, Hitchins said.

“Everyone was cheering and we definitely let everyone know that it gets redder.

“I just want to thank all my fellow gingers who took the time attend inaugural Ginger Pride event. I believe we truly sent a message to the world of how proud we are to be ginger.”

Gingers don't have to travel to Scotland to show their pride however - The Irish Redhead Convention takes place in Crosshaven, Co Cork on August 23-25.