A Lanarkshire grandad provided the pageantry with a trumpet fanfare as Queen Elizabeth's coffin was carried into St Giles' Cathedral for a 24-hour vigil.
Scottish State Trumpeter Colin Meldrum marked yesterday's solemn occasion as Her Royal Highness was accompanied by King Charles and other members of the Royal Family in a procession from Holyroodhouse.
The 55-year-old retired military performer from East Kilbride was called up to take part in the Royal Accession ceremony in Edinburgh on Sunday after the Queen passed away at Balmoral Castle last Thursday, leaving a proud nation in mourning.