Ninety-six lanterns, one for each year of Her Majesty's life, were placed at the Queen Elizabeth II Canal’s pool of reflection, near The Kelpies, before wreaths were laid led by mourners.
Scots have observed a minute of silence in remembrance of the Queen ahead of her state funeral in London tomorrow. An outdoor service was held in front of The Kelpies at the Queen Elizabeth II Canal’s pool of reflection.
He added: “In only a very short time, the Kelpies have established themselves as one of the iconic sites in modern-day Scotland. I can scarcely think of a better location for this service, not least that the canal is named after Queen Elizabeth and she visited a few years ago with the Duke of Edinburgh.”
Deputy First Minister John Swinney and Culture Secretary Angus Robertson led Scotland in the minute of silence from St Andrews House in Edinburgh at 8pm tonight after encouraging community groups, clubs and organisations to take part. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is in London to attend the Queen’s funeral.
Essential services provided by councils will continue, and NHS Scotland said measures were being put in place to enable vital healthcare services to continue, with some planning being made on a local level by Scotland’s 14 health boards. He added: “I can think of no more fitting venue for the screening – in the Queen’s own park on the doorstep of her beloved Palace of Holyroodhouse – and I hope people of all ages will take this opportunity to say their final farewell to Her Majesty.
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