Mourners are being warned they may have to "queue through the night" to see the Queen's coffin at St Giles' Cathedral.
Thousands of people are waiting to walk past Her Majesty’s coffin as she lies in rest in Edinburgh before being flown to London on Tuesday. Well-wishers have been gathering since 7am on Monday to pay their respects to the late monarch in the capital.
And as darkness fell, the Scottish Government warned Scots to come to St Giles' Cathedral 'prepared' with long queues expected. In an update shortly before 11pm, they said the queuing times were 'very long'.
A spokesperson said on Twitter: "Queue times for the Vigil for Her Majesty the Queen at St Giles’ Cathedral are very long. You may have to queue through the night.
"If you come, be prepared for the weather as the temperature has dropped. Think about how you’ll get home - public transport is limited overnight."
It's understood mourners are being issued with wristbands, before going through an airport style security system. There is also a strict bag policy in operation. Bags must be smaller than 40cm x 30cm x 20cm.
Earlier today, the Queen's four children mounted an emotional vigil around the coffin of their deceased mother. King Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward and Princess Anne took part in the first of several Vigil of the Princes at St Giles' Cathedral.
Stood solemnly with lowered heads, the four royals formed part of a guard around the four corners of the coffin for around 10 minutes. After lying in state there overnight on Monday, members of the public will be able to process past the Queen's coffin in the church until about 3pm on Tuesday.
The Queen will leave Scotland for the final time, heading along Lawnmarket to Johnston Terrace and then on to Castle Terrace and Lothian Road.
From there it will travel along Queensferry Street, Dean Bridge, Queensferry Road, Maybury Road and then Turnhouse Road, before arriving at Edinburgh Airport.
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