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Scotland will remain vigilant after UK rallies - Swinney

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Scotland will remain vigilant following anti-immigration riots and counter protests in UK .

First Minister John Swinney said violence and Islamophobia had "no place" in Scotland .

Thousands took to the streets for peaceful rallies across England on Wednesday evening .

Met Police chief Mark Rowley called it a "very successful night ", saying the fears of extreme-right disorder were "abated".