Nairn Black Lives Matter campaigners claim posters removed overnight
A group from Nairn who are holding a daily Black Lives Matter (BLM) vigil outside the town's police station said its posters have been removed.
The group, who have been standing in silence each day, have said they will not be put off, and the posters will be replaced.
A variety of posters have appeared in Nairn over the last week, prompted by the death of African-American George Floyd (46), while in police custody in the United States last month.
Speaking on behalf of the Nairn group, Annie Steele said: "Unfortunately someone has gone through our posters in Nairn and removed or destroyed our posters relating to BLM. However we won't stop trying to inform people.
"All materials are sustainable, and signs will be removed, updated and refreshed as needed."
She continued: "It is easy to think that the Black Lives Matter movement does not affect us here in the Highlands.
"However, by not educating ourselves on our privileges and staying silent in the face of racism, we are complacent.
"The peaceful protests organised by this group of young people and the poster pin up event aims to raise awareness of systematic racism and the injustice faced by many because of this.
"We want to send the message that racism is not tolerated here in the Highlands and that we have a responsibility to educate ourselves and others.
"We know we can never fully understand, but we will continue to promote discourse and provide resources to help people educate themselves."
One of the protestors, Chandler, said: "Britain is very quick to respond with racism, but not to racism.
"It’s a common attitude that systemic racism is not an issue in the UK. That needs to change.
"As human beings, no matter the colour of our skin, we need to stand together to fight for those who are oppressed and whose voices aren’t heard. It would be wrong not to help other human beings in their time of need, especially when our white privilege gives us a platform.
"We hope that our protests and poster pin up can begin to encourage discussion and education, and hopefully change the attitudes of those who were perhaps ignorant to the Black Lives Matter movement before."
Another protester, Charley, added: "Just because you don’t see racism and injustice in your town this doesn’t necessarily mean it’s not there. It’s our duty as human beings to fight for one another and that’s what we are trying to do with out protests."
