Scots have been invited to attend the national residences of the Queen to pay their respects following her death.
Upon the orders of King Charles III, the United Kingdom is officially in mourning from Friday, September 8 until seven days after Her Majesty's funeral. This period will be observed by the Royal Family, as well as royal staff and soldiers committed to royal duties.
Since the news of her passing on Thursday afternoon, Brits have gathered outside Buckingham Palace In London to pay tribute to the late monarch.
People in Scotland have also followed suit, as tearful mourners continue to line the gates of Balmoral Castle, the Queen's summer residence and notably one of her favourite places.
Until the Queen's funeral has been held on a date which has not yet been announced, royal residences will remain closed.
This includes Balmoral Castle and the Queen's Gallery in Edinburgh, as well as the Royal Mews at Buckingham Palace and her Majesty's private estates.
As crowds continue to gather, members of the public who wish to pay respects to the Queen have been asked to do so in the following ways.
Here is how you can pay tribute to the longest-serving monarch in Scotland and the rest of the UK.
Scotland
Balmoral Castle
Those travelling to Balmoral Castle will be asked to leave floral tributes at the main gate, with special walkways in place to direct the public accordingly.
There are a number of measures in place for travelling to the Queen's summer estate, which can be found here.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse
Members of the public are encouraged to give floral tributes to the wardens at the entrance to The Queen’s Gallery. Those flowers will be laid on the Forecourt grass in front of the north turret of the Palace.
England
Buckingham Palace
Members of the public will be guided to lay floral tributes at dedicated sites in The Green Park or Hyde Park. Flowers left outside the gates of Buckingham Palace will be moved to The Green Park Floral Tribute Garden by The Royal Parks. Further guidance will be issued by The Royal Parks.
Windsor Castle
Floral tributes can be left at Cambridge Gate on the Long Walk. These flowers will be brought inside the Castle every evening, and placed on the Castle Chapter grass on the south side of St George’s Chapel and Cambridge Drive.
Sandringham Estate
Members of the public are encouraged to leave floral tributes at the Norwich Gates.
Northern Ireland
Hillsborough Castle
Floral tributes may be laid on the castle forecourt, in front of the main gates.
While there is no physical book of condolence open at the royal residences, the Daily Record has open an online book of condolences which can be found here.
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