Thousands of people have already lined the streets of Edinburgh as they await t he arrival of Her Majesty the Queen’s coffin. Despite the massive crowds, which started forming from around 10am, there is a remarkably sombre mood amongst those waiting to pay their respects the the late monarch.
Hundreds of mourners, both young and old, continue to pour through the gate near the Palace of Holyroodhouse where they are being allowed to leave bouquets of flowers and other tributes for the 96-year-old.
There is a heavy police presence throughout the city with a sea of officers lining the Royal Mile and down towards the Scottish Parliament building. Several roads have been cordoned off with barriers lining the pavements while police spotters have been placed on several roofs as part of the mammoth security operation.
