Hundreds of Edinburgh mourners have gathered at the Meadows as they queue hours in advance to see the Queen's coffin lie in rest.
Starting at Middle Meadow Walk, huge swathes of people were seen standing in line to get one of the first opportunities to see Her Majesty lie in rest at St Giles' Cathedral.
On Monday afternoon, a royal procession will see the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II leave the Palace of Holyroodhouse and brought up the Royal Mile, where a service will take place with members of the royal family.
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From there, the coffin will lie in rest for 24 hours, with thousands expected to stand in line to see Her Majesty before she returns to London on Tuesday.
Arriving as early as 10am, members of the public were seen waiting on the official events ending, with both Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams operating full night services to get people in and out of the city centre.
Speaking to Edinburgh Live, some of the first in the queue shared their reasons for turning out, with many bringing chairs, blankets and refreshments for the lengthy wait.
Allie, Jen and Cait - Edinburgh
"I think the biggest reason for us was to pay our respects, but also to honour all of our families who couldn't make it. The Queen has been such a big part of our lives, all of my life certainly, so I think it's fair that we come and give her a proper Scottish send off.
"There's also an element of just wanting to say thank you, for 70 years she has worked so hard and unwavering, she said she was a servant of the people and she was such a wonderful leader of our nation. I just want to say thank you for everything you have done, you have given everything."
"I got here first around 10am, the three of us are next door neighbours in Edinburgh, luckily the diverted buses are going past the Meadows, and I brought chairs and blankets and food, we're here the long haul."
Ruby and Kirsty - Edinburgh
"I think it's quite a historic moment, I feel like out of respect for the Royal family and tradition its only right that as young people we try and come."
Dawn - Dumfries
"We arrived about 11ish, the queen has been a monarch for quite a long time and she's always been a part of our lives, my mother and her family were all there for the reign of the queen and have letters from her.
"I met the Queen and Philip when I was about six years old in Aberdeen, and we're related to the Royal Physician Sir John Weir, he was the physician for 50 years and is a relative of ours so we came on behalf of our family, they're delighted we're here to support the passing of the Queen and Charles being made King. I think he will be a very good King and has taken a lot of qualities from his mother.
Darryl and Jason - Edinburgh
"We got here about 20 minutes ago, I think it's really just to pay our respects, 70 years on the throne is quite a long time and it's the right thing to do.
"It was upsetting hearing she'd passed away, we were celebrating her Jubilee literally three months ago and I thought it was unexpected, she's the only monarch we've ever got to know, you just kind of expected her to always be there.
"she's a national symbol, she shows everything about what it takes to be a good person and show kindness and compassion to people.
"I think as I've matured I have a lot more respect for Charles now, so I'm looking forward to seeing what he's going to do.
Margaret and John - Lancashire
"We left home at 8am and drove up from Lancashire, so we got here around 12 and came to join the queue. We're here basically just to pay our respects, and to actually be here, it's a once in a lifetime thing.
"She was just a constant in our lives and executed everything with terrific grace and dignity.
"It wasn't a shock to hear of her death but obviously it was quite sudden at the end, it was very sad.
Michael - Edinburgh
"I wanted to give my respects, the queen is the head of state and sets a lot of the examples of what Britain is, and in the years she's been here she's done a good job of it.
"I won't be ashamed to say that I cried when I heard the news, I grew up in the States but have been here for years. She was considered a very dignified lady who did a lot for Britain.
Joanne - Liverpool
"I set off from Liverpool to get here at around 6am this morning. This is a historic day and and it's a once in a lifetime thing, you're never going to see this ever again.
"I think she was a real role model especially to girls and ladies, she was always very respectful. I was shocked when I heard the newsx because on Tuesday she looked okay, so it was bizarre but I think everyone knew you don't see the other royals getting on a plane and heading up for nothing. I've been here since around 10.30am this morning."
Grant - East Ayrshire
"I've come to pay my respects, I respect our royal family highly, my English mother and grandmother always encouraged me to do that and it's part of me and my ethos.
"I was devastated, in some ways i was expecting it during the day but when it actually happened it was really difficult to process."
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