The biggest security operation in British history has begun as the Queen's coffin arrived in Edinburgh with snipers lining rooftops as heavily armed police kept order on the ground.
Thousands of well-wishers were awaiting the arrival at the Royal Mile since the vehicle left Balmoral just after 10am this morning. The coffin has since arrived at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
The 96-year-old's oak coffin was draped with the yellow Royal Standard of Scotland with a wreath of flowers on top.
