Protesters target main roads in Scotland including A9 at Kessock Bridge in Inverness as part of UK-wide demonstration over high fuel prices

Protesters targeted the Kessock Bridge in Inverness today as part of a UK-wide demonstration over the impact of high fuel prices.

As fuel prices have risen to record highs in recent weeks, two tractors also caused long tailbacks on the A92 heading north into Aberdeen.

Police Scotland's Road Policing Chief Inspector Lorraine Napier said the force was aware of protests on motorways and trunk roads in Scotland today.

"We urge all road users to drive within the speed limits and at an appropriate speed for the road conditions to encourage safe and responsible road use for all," she said.

"Nevertheless, drivers should be aware that journey times could be longer than normal, especially on motorways and trunk roads, and make travel plans accordingly.

"Police Scotland is a rights-based organisation that puts our values of integrity, fairness, respect and a commitment to upholding human rights at the heart of everything we do.

"This means that we will protect the rights of people who wish to peacefully protest or counter-protest balanced against the rights of the wider community."

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