Traffic Scotland has issued a warning to people in Edinburgh ahead of the arrival of the Queen's body this weekend.
After passing away at Balmoral on Thursday, the Queen's coffin is expected to arrive in Edinburgh on Sunday, as reported by the Scottish Daily Express.
On Monday, there will be a procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse up the Royal Mile to St Giles' Cathedral.
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There, a service will be held, including a Vigil of the Princes, which will see the Queen's children stage a vigil around the her coffin.
With thousands of people likely turning out to pay their respects, Traffic Scotland has issued a warning to those travelling in and around the city in the coming days.
Taking to Twitter, it said: "Travel advice... Please plan ahead and expect delays if you are travelling in the east of Scotland, especially around Edinburgh, as traffic is expected to be busy over the coming days."
It also shared a full statement, which reads: "As the public continue to mourn Her Majesty The Queen, roads in the East of Scotland, particularly Edinburgh, are expected to be extremely busy over the coming days, with high levels of congestion.
"We are urging everyone to please plan ahead and allow for extra time for journeys. Those wishing to travel to pay their respects are urged to do so safely."
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