queen's journey from holyrood to st giles

• Top Stories
• All Scotland
• Glasgow & West
• Edinburgh & East
• North East & Tayside
• Highlands & Islands
• Entertainment
• UK & International
• News at Six

News / Edinburgh & East

The route of the Queen's final journey from Scotland has been revealed

Several roads will be closed in Edinburgh as thousands are expected to pay their respects.

Share this story

Details of the route the Queen’s coffin will take as it leaves Scotland for the last time have been revealed.

Huge crowds are expected to turn out in the capital on Tuesday to pay their final respects to the late monarch as the cortege travels from the Royal Mile to Edinburgh airport.

Queen Elizabeth II is lying in state at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh, and council leader Cammy Day said the city would “look back with immense pride” at the role it has played since her death.

Thousands lined the streets on Monday to pay their respects as a procession transported the coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles’ Cathedral.

Members of the public will be able to process past the Queen’s coffin in the church until about 3pm on Tuesday when she will leave Scotland for the final time.

On route to Edinburgh airport from around 4pm, the cortege will travel 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.

Edinburgh City Council confirmed a number of roads would be closed to the public to allow for the cortege to make the journey.

The Scottish Government have urged people to work from home if they can, and those not wishing to pay their respects in person are being asked to avoid any non-essential travel.

It is warned that there will be significant disruption to travel along the route of the Queen’s coffin with numerous road closures from 1pm. Some schools in Edinburgh will also be impacted and close earlier.

Council leader Cammy Day said: “As a city, we will look back with immense pride at the role we’ve played in hosting these momentous events as the world looked on.

“As we say farewell to Her Majesty, and welcome our new sovereign King Charles III, I want to pay tribute to the incredible support shown by the public and our communities over the past few days, truly capturing the spirit of the Queen and her connection to Scotland and Edinburgh.”

With more disruption expected on Tuesday, he urged people “to continue to bear with us and consider their travel needs”.

He also urged those arriving to pay their respects to the Queen – either at St Giles’ or by lining the route – to dress appropriately for the weather, and be prepared for long periods of standing.

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said: “This will be an extremely busy time in Edinburgh as members of the public come to pay their final respects.

“In light of this, we respectfully ask people to avoid non-essential travel if possible.”

He continued: “Those wishing to line the route should plan ahead taking into consideration local road closures, allowing for extra time and limited facilities. Prepare for long periods of standing and large crowds. Check the weather before you leave and bring water.

“Information on travel can be found at Traffic Scotland, Traveline Scotland, City of Edinburgh Council, Lothian Buses, Edinburgh Tram and ScotRail websites and social media channels. We are encouraging everyone to check for the latest information before finalising their travel plans.”

In addition to roads on the route, extensive closures and diversions of adjoining roads will be in place, including all crossover junctions which, it is warned, will have a knock-on impact on surrounding trunk roads including the M8 and the Edinburgh City Bypass.

The Scottish Government is working with City of Edinburgh Council, Transport Scotland, Police Scotland, ScotRail and other partners to ensure disruption is kept to a minimum, however, lengthy delays are to be expected.

STV News is now on WhatsApp

Get all the latest news from around the country

Follow STV News on WhatsApp

Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country

Today's Top Stories

Two men charged in connection with m8 crash that left seven people in hospital, man arrested in connection with death of woman at flat, e-bike riding 'drug dealer' caught with heroin and crack cocaine , paolo nutini, biffy clyro and other stars warn of ‘cultural catastrophe’, taylor swift shows cost city almost £40k on security and toilets, firefighters tackling basement fire at aberdeen royal infirmary, nearly 500 prisoners released early in scotland amid overcrowding crisis, popular videos, plan for £20m sir andy murray tennis 'legacy' centre in hometown scrapped, oasis confirm reunion stadium tour across uk, could this teen tennis star be the next andy murray, celtic confirm sale of matt o'riley to brighton in record deal worth up to £30m, teachers to vote on strike action against plans to cut 450 jobs, latest in edinburgh & east, council's only care home increases weekly fee by 39%, increase in violence against school staff revealed after 1317 incidents recorded, main route into airport closed after pedestrian hit by car, elderly women 'distressed' after being forced from car and robbed by masked men, missing man with 'poor mobility' found after appeal, heriot-watt university begins work on new £2.5m cyber attack station, pensioners blast council over ‘extortionate’ heating bills, trending now, football player dies five days after collapsing on pitch during match, everything you need to know about the oasis reunion tour including tickets and dates.

Huge rise in passengers smuggling cannabis in luggage at UK airports

Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has arrived in Edinburgh. Here's the latest on Operation Unicorn

By Emily Sakzewski

Topic: Royalty

The hearse carrying Queen Elizabeth II's coffin has left Balmoral Castle, beginning a multi-day journey back to England.

The royal family has released details of the plan for the Queen's funeral, and it's full of tradition, protocol and logistics.

The plan for the Queen's death is code-named Operation London Bridge, but another plan called  Operation Unicorn  is taking place to transport her body from Balmoral Castle in Scotland.

Over the next 10 days, we will see the carefully choreographed plans  swing into action.

A timeline of Operation Unicorn, and what comes next

September 8: Queen Elizabeth II dies at Balmoral

The Queen died at Balmoral Castle in north-east Scotland. It was her summer home and one of her favourite places .

Her coffin rested within the ballroom of the castle.

September 11: The Queen's body leaves Balmoral

The Queen's coffin has been driven to Edinburgh , and been placed in the throne room of the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

The cortege left Balmoral at 7pm AEST Sunday (10am local time) travelled through north-east Scotland with three main stops for dignitaries and the public to pay their respects.

The hearse first travelled east to nearby village Ballater, for a tribute attended by the Lord Lieutenants and senior dignitaries of Aberdeenshire.

The funeral cortege will travel through places in Scotland that were significant to the Queen. ( BBC News )

The procession next arrived in the port city of Aberdeen about 9pm for another formal tribute.

It then travelled south to Dundee, arriving about 11.20pm.

After driving through Dundee's north, where the public stood along the Kingsway road to pay their respects, the cortege finally arrived in Edinburgh at 1.30am.

September 12: The Queen's body is taken to St Giles' Cathedral

On Monday afternoon a procession will take the Queen's coffin from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral.

King Charles III and members of the royal family will take part in the procession, as well as a service at St Giles' to receive the coffin.

After the service, the people of Scotland will have the opportunity to come and pay their respects.

September 13: The Queen's coffin arrives in England

On Tuesday afternoon the Queen's coffin will fly from Edinburgh Airport on a Royal Air Force aircraft to RAF Northolt that evening.

The Queen's daughter, Princess Anne, will travel on the flight with her mother's coffin.

From Northolt, the coffin will be driven to Buckingham Palace to rest in the Bow Room.

September 14: The Queen's coffin arrives in Westminster

On Wednesday afternoon, a procession with the King's Troop, Royal Horse Artillery, will take the coffin from Buckingham Palace to Westminster Hall.

The procession will pass The Mall, Horse Guards, Whitehall, Parliament Square and New Palace Yard before it arrives at Westminster Hall.

Once at Westminster, a service will be held by the Archbishop of Canterbury and the King and members of the royal family will attend.

The Queen's body will lie in state in Westminster Hall  — where members of the public will be able to visit — for four days until the morning of the state funeral.

September 19: The Queen's funeral takes place

At 11am on Monday, September 19, the Queen's body will be taken from the Palace of Westminster to Westminster Abbey for the state funeral.

The Abbey is where the Queen had her coronation, and where she married Prince Philip.

The Queen's body will then be taken to St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle where she will be buried next to her husband, Prince Philip.

The pair will join the Queen's parents, King George VI and the Queen Mother, as well as the Queen's sister Princess Margaret.

Where are royal family members right now? 

Earlier, King Charles and the Queen Consort were at St James's Palace in London where he was officially proclaimed as King.

His proclamation was witnessed by dignitaries and his son, Prince William .

William and Camilla looked on as King Charles III spoke at his proclamation as King during the accession council meeting. ( Getty Images: Jonathan Brady )

The Queen's other three children — Anne , Edward and Andrew — and their families were still at Balmoral.

The group attended a short church service before walking back up to the gates of Balmoral Castle, thanking people who had gathered.

Princess Beatrice, Lady Louise Windsor, Sophie Countess of Wessex, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Princess Anne and Timothy Laurence waved to the public. ( AP: Scott Heppell )

Prince Andrew's appearance was notable because he had been largely excluded from royal duties after allegations of sexual assault.

Princes William and Harry , and their wives Catherine and Meghan , were earlier at Windsor Castle where they made a joint appearance to greet people at the gates.

The Prince and Princess of Wales, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, walked outside Windsor Castle. ( Reuters: Andrew Couldridge )

• Skip to main content
• Accessibility help

Information

We use cookies to collect anonymous data to help us improve your site browsing experience.

Click 'Accept all cookies' to agree to all cookies that collect anonymous data. To only allow the cookies that make the site work, click 'Use essential cookies only.' Visit 'Set cookie preferences' to control specific cookies.

Your cookie preferences have been saved. You can change your cookie settings at any time.

Ceremonial and events guidance following the death of Her Majesty The Queen

Information on ceremonies and other events taking place in Scotland to allow people to pay tribute to the life of Her Majesty The Queen.

Her Majesty The Queen died on Thursday 8 September 2022 at Balmoral Castle at the age of 96, after 70 years as Monarch.

There will be an official period of National Mourning until the day of the State Funeral, and flags are flying at half-mast.

A number of ceremonies and other events are taking place across the country to allow people to pay tribute to the life of HM The Queen and to celebrate her connection to Scotland. Please check with your Local Authority .

There will be opportunities for the public to see the car journey from Balmoral to Edinburgh, two Proclamations in Edinburgh, the Procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles’, the Resting of the Coffin at St Giles’ Cathedral and the Procession from St Giles’ Cathedral to Edinburgh Airport.

Floral tributes

Local authorities have made arrangements for floral tributes to be displayed across Scotland. Please check with your Local Authority .

There will also be an opportunity to lay flowers outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse. To cut down on waiting times there are two separate queues. See below for further details.

Book of Condolence

An online Book of Condolence is available at www.royal.uk .

Motion of Condolence

The First Minister has lodged a Motion of Condolence at the Scottish Parliament .

Royal cortege

Journey of the royal cortege - sunday 11 september.

Her Majesty The Queen’s Coffin will travel in a Hearse from Balmoral Castle, Royal Deeside to The Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh on Sunday 11 September.  

There will be opportunities for the public to view the Royal Hearse and pay their respects at civic events as it passes through Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen and Dundee.

The cortege will travel from Balmoral on the A93 to Aberdeen, then North Deeside Road, Holburn Street and Great Southern Road  past Duthie Park, and then to Dundee and Edinburgh via the A92 and the A90. Public and media viewing facilities will be available at the following locations:

Ballater event (10:00)

After leaving Balmoral Castle the Royal cortege will pass along the A93, reaching Ballater for the Aberdeenshire tribute at 10:12. This will be attended by the Lord Lieutenants of Aberdeenshire, as well as senior officers and Councillors. 

Media positions are on grass area in Ballater opposite Glen Muick Parish Church (Bridge Street). Sat truck parking will be available on Hawthorn Place. 

Media are also welcome to film the cortege anywhere it is safe along the route – best positions are likely to be in Aboyne, Banchory and Drumoak on pavement areas.  Stewards will guide members of the public at settlements along the route. 

Aberdeen event (11:00)

The cortege will follow the A93 and enter Aberdeen at around 11:00, following North Deeside Road and then travelling through Cults. It will proceed along Great Western Road, Holburn Street and Great Southern Road passing Duthie Park.

The Lord Provost of Aberdeen in his role as Lord-Lieutenant will lead a tribute joined by civic dignitaries from Aberdeen including Deputy Lieutenants, Council Leaders, other elected members, and the council Chief Executive.

There will be two media positions and public viewing at Duthie Park. Members of the public have been invited to pay their respects at the ceremony at Great Southern Road by Duthie Park or on a  footpath along the route.

Temporary road restrictions will be in place from 06:00 the day of the event.

Dundee event (14:00)

The cortege will follow the A90 to Dundee, arriving at the boundary around 14:00, before proceeding west on the Kingsway to the Swallow roundabout.

Members of the public are being invited to pay their respects in standing areas along the A90 Forfar Road and Kingsway.

Civic dignitaries from across Tayside and Fife, including Lord-Lieutenants, Lords Provost, Council Leaders, other elected members and council Chief Executives will pay their own respects from a dais prior to the cortege leaving the city.

There will be rolling road closures along the route and very limited additional parking. Stewards will guide members of the public to parking sites and safe standing areas.

Edinburgh event (15:00)

The cortege will follow the A90 to Edinburgh, arriving at the boundary around 15:30 . It will then take the following route through the city to the Palace of Holyroodhouse:

• Queensferry Road  
• Dean Bridge
• Queensferry Street           
• Lothian Road
• Castle Terrace
• Johnston Terrace
• High Street
• Abbey Strand
• Abbey Strand Gate

Proclamations

Public proclamations - sunday 11 september.

There will be two public Proclamations in Edinburgh on Sunday 11 September to announce the Accession of The King.

At 11:25 The King’s Body Guard for Scotland (Royal Company of Archers) and the Guard of Honour will march from the Castle Esplanade to the Mercat Cross.

At 11:50 the main procession will make its way from Parliament House to the Mercat Cross. The party will consist of:

• His Majesty’s State Trumpeters
• Moderator and Office Bearers of the Society of High Constables of Edinburgh
• City Officer
• Macer to the Court of the Lord Lyon
• Heralds and Pursuivants of Scotland
• Lord Lyon King of Arms
• City Mace and City Sword

At 12:00 the Lord Lyon King of Arms will read the Proclamation to the people of Scotland. This will be followed by a 21 gun salute from Edinburgh Castle.

The Procession will then make its way to Edinburgh Castle where the Lord Lyon will read the second Proclamation at 12:30.

Very large crowds will be expected to gather along the Royal Mile to witness the Proclamations and there will be limited space. Those wishing to attend are advised to allow plenty of time. Access may be restricted for safety reasons if numbers exceed capacity. Please check City of Edinburgh Council and Traffic Scotland for further details.

Events will also be televised.

Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral - Monday 12 September 

On Monday 12 September Her Majesty’s Coffin will be borne in Procession from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles’ Cathedral. In addition to the official party, it will be flanked by The King’s Bodyguard for Scotland (Royal Company of Archers) and the Guard of Honour.

Minute guns will be fired as the Procession makes its way up the Royal Mile. The last round will fire as the Hearse stops outside St Giles’ Cathedral.

There will be limited space on pavements along the Royal Mile for the public to see the Procession. Those wishing to attend should allow plenty of time.  Access may be restricted for safety reasons.

Further local information is available here: City of Edinburgh Council . Traffic and travel information is available here: Traffic Scotland .

St Giles’ Cathedral Service

Service at st giles' - monday 12 september.

  There will be a Service to celebrate the life of The Queen and her connection to Scotland at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Monday 12 September at 15:00.

Those represented include members of the public, friends, family members and representatives from the charities and organisations The Queen was affiliated to in Scotland.

The service will be led by the  Reverend Calum MacLeod.

Read the Order of Service on royal.uk. 

There will be limited space along the Royal Mile. Those wishing to attend are advised to allow plenty of time. Access may be restricted for safety reasons.

Please check City of Edinburgh Council   and Traffic Scotland for further details.

Lying at Rest

St giles' cathedral - monday 12 to tuesday 13 september.

  Her Majesty The Queen will lie at Rest at St Giles’ Cathedral following the Service before the Coffin’s journey to London. Members of the public who wish to do so will be able to view the Coffin at Rest and pay their respects. This is anticipated to begin around 17:30 on Monday 12 September and conclude the following afternoon.

There is expected to be a high level of interest and a queuing system will be in place. P lease be aware that this is likely to involve standing for a number of hours in potentially challenging weather conditions, so come prepared.

Security checks will be in place at St Giles’ and certain restrictions will apply on mobile phones. Photography and recording is not permitted.

The queue will pass a number of locations where refreshments can be bought.

Read guidance on attending the Lying at Rest at St Giles' Cathedral .

Further local information is available on the Scottish Government Twitter account and via City of Edinburgh Council . Traffic and travel information is available at Traffic Scotland .

Procession from St Giles’ Cathedral to Edinburgh Airport

St giles' cathedral to edinburgh airport - 13 september.

The final public event will be the procession for departure of the Coffin  from St Giles’ Cathedral by road to Edinburgh Airport.

The procession will be televised and public viewing will be available along the route.

Find out more about the route and arrangements .

Added link to Edinburgh Airport journey news release.

Edinburgh event information added.

There is a problem

Thanks for your feedback

Your feedback helps us to improve this website. Do not give any personal information because we cannot reply to you directly.

In pictures: Thousands line streets as Queen's 'last great journey' begins

The Queen's coffin was taken to Scotland's capital on Sunday before being laid to rest on Monday at the St Giles' Cathedral along the Royal Mile.

By Ian Sale, news reporter

Thursday 15 September 2022 09:31, UK

Thousands of people lined the streets to bid farewell to the Queen for what the King described as her “last great journey” from Balmoral Castle.

A seven-car cortege carrying her coffin gave Scottish mourners the opportunity to pay a final tribute to the country's longest-serving monarch .

The coffin was taken on a 180-mile journey on Sunday from Balmoral in Aberdeenshire to Edinburgh's Palace of Holyroodhouse, where the crowds were 10 deep in places.

It was then laid to rest on Monday at St Giles' Cathedral.

The King led the procession behind the Queen's coffin along the Royal Mile to the cathedral for a service of thanksgiving for her life.

The Reverend Calum MacLeod told the mourners the ceremony was "Scotland's farewell to our late monarch".

Long queues form to see Queen's coffin - live updates

Related Topics

NEWS... BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT

Route Queen’s coffin will take from Holyrood to St Giles’ cathedral today

Share this with

King Charles will today lead senior royals in a procession behind the coffin of his ‘darling Mama’ when it travels to Edinburgh’s St Giles’ cathedral.

Her Majesty’s lead-lined English oak casket – made for the late monarch 30 years ago – will be transferred by hearse after remaining at the Palace of Holyroodhouse overnight . It will travel to the nearby cathedral at 2.35pm, and at 3pm King Charles is set to attend a service of ‘prayer and reflection’ for the Queen, who died peacefully at her home in Balmoral aged 96. Dense crowds of mourners have been queueing along the procession route and amassing outside St Giles’ in the hope of watching the coffin pass by.

Those who camped overnight were seen waving Union Jacks at dawn as the Scottish capital braced for its largest royal event in 200 years.

Armed police and security services have formed rings of steel outside Holyroodhouse and St Giles’, with around 10,000 officers preparing for the biggest single security operation ever seen in Scotland . It is understood British intelligence agents have cancelled holidays to oversee the cross-agency taskforce handling the Queen’s farewell, while foreign VIPs from around the world are set to join the armies of mourners. The 2.35pm procession will set off from the Forecourt of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, made up of a hearse flanked by the Bearer Party of the Royal Regiment of Scotland.

A detachment from the King’s Bodyguard in Scotland and Royal Company of Archers will also accompany it.

After the King and his royal procession have followed on foot, with other members of the family in cars, they will be received by a Guard of Honour formed by the Archers company.

At 2.55pm, the Queen’s casket will be carried into St Giles’ where the Duke of Hamilton and Brandon will place the Crown of Scotland on top.

A service will be conducted by Reverend Calum Macleod, the minister of St Giles’, with a congregation to include ‘all areas’ of Scottish society.

The Queen’s coffin will lie at rest for 24 hours at St Giles’ amid continuous vigils, which will include one at 7.20pm by the King and senior royals standing guard at the casket’s four corners.

Full details about royal mourners have yet to be released, but there is speculation the Duke and Duchess of Sussex and the new Prince and Princess of Wales will be part of the group. Other royals are expected to include the Duke of York as he re-emerges into public life following his shame over the Jeffrey Epstein scandal .

The Earl of Wessex, Princess Royal and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence are also expected to attend, while the Queen Consort Camilla is likely to be one of the royals travelling by car.

Charles, who is making the journey to Edinburgh from London, will inspect the Guard of Honour at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, before attending the ceremony of the Keys on the forecourt.

The King will also today hold audiences with the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, followed by an audience with Alison Johnstone, the Presiding Officer of the Scottish Parliament. Words of sympathy will be expressed by the Scottish Parliament when Charles and Camilla attend to receive a ‘motion of condolence’. The Queen opened the devolved parliament in 1999, and its new building in 2004, visiting it 10 times during her record 70-year reign.

On Monday evening, Edinburgh’s lord provost and lord lieutenant for Edinburgh, Councillor Robert Aldridge, will hand King Charles the keys to the city in a ceremony at Holyroodhouse that he has said will be ‘an incredible moment of history‘.

Her Majesty’s coffin will lie at St Giles for public viewing from 5.30pm through to tomorrow, before being flown to RAF Northolt near London and then driven to Buckingham Palace.

Edinburgh’s ‘Royal Mile’, which links the city’s castle and Holyroodhouse palace, is expected to throng with crowds all day.

Mourners have been asked to join a queue for St Giles’ starting at George Square Lane on North Meadow Walk near the Meadows park on Edinburgh’s southside, not far from the cathedral.

Well-wishers will each be given a wrist band to allow entry to the cathedral, and encounter airport-style security at George IV bridge.

Mourners are being asked to pass the coffin without pausing so as many people as possible can pay their respects.

The government said: ‘Large crowds are expected and there are likely to be delays on public transport. People are being asked to check ahead and come prepared to stand in long queues.’ Among the waiting mourners are travel agent Marisa Ippolito, 61, from Manchester, who told MailOnline: ‘I came here to pay my respects and to witness this important historical event. It is very sad but I wanted to be here and see it myself. ‘Also I believe that the Queen created this situation, of spending her final days in Scotland to preserve the Union.’ Mum-of-two Caroline Jolly, who has taken her son, Ryan, 13, and daughter Neve, 5, out of school so they can pay their respects, added: ‘I felt compelled to come and be here. We’re only an hour away so I told the kids we’re going.

‘I want them to remembering this event and to be able to tell their children that they were here to pay their respects to the Queen.’

Today’s events are concentrated on locations just over a kilometre apart, and will be of the same significance as King George IV’s visit to Edinburgh exactly two centuries ago. In August 1822, the monarch paid the first royal visit to the city in 170 years, for a series of events choreographed by the novelist Sir Walter Scott.

The visit was used to resurrect the Scottish heritage of the kilt and tartan after their suppression in the wake of the Jacobite uprising.  Her Majesty’s death marks the first time a British monarch has passed away in Scotland, and the first time their coffin has laid in rest in Edinburgh.

Today marks D+03 in the Operation London Bridge plan , triggered on the Queen’s death. The date the Queen died at Balmoral would traditionally have been D-Day, or D+0, in the plans, but due to the evening announcement of her passing, the nation is now on its third of the 10-day plan to mark her life and death, which culminates in her state funeral at Westminster Abbey on Monday.

Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at [email protected] .

For more stories like this, check our news page .

Sign Up for News Updates

Get your need-to-know latest news, feel-good stories, analysis and more.

Privacy Policy

Get us in your feed

Thu 29 Aug 2024

2024 newspaper of the year

@ Contact us

Your newsletters

The Queen’s route map: Today’s schedule in Scotland, coffin procession timings and Edinburgh road closures

Details of the queen's coffin's route from balmoral to edinburgh as the cortege embarks on its journey through scotland.

According to Operation London Bridge , Sunday 11 September marks D-Day +2 or D+2 in the plan for the aftermath of Queen Elizabeth II’s death .

Her coffin, which currently rests in Balmoral , will soon embark on a six-hour journey to Edinburgh , with several stops along the day.

The mourning period will end with the state funeral , which takes place on Monday 19 September and will be a national bank holiday.

Where is the Queen’s coffin going today?

The Queen’s coffin left Balmoral at 10am and will pass Ballater in Aberdeenshire along the A93 twelve minutes later at 10.12am.

The cortege will then arrive at 11 am in Aberdeen via the A93, where the Lord Provost of Aberdeen, in his role as Lord-Lieutenant, will lead a tribute at Duthie Park.

The cortege will then travel south along the A90 to Dundee, where it arrives at 2pm. Members of the public are invited to pay their respects in safe standing areas along the A90 Forfar Road and Kingsway.

The cortege will then head to Edinburgh at 4pm, where First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and other party leaders in Scotland are expected to observe the coffin as it goes past the Scottish parliament.

All the pavements along the route from the north of the city to the Scottish parliament will be lined with barriers to allow the public to view from there.

From there, the coffin will be taken into the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where it will remain for the night.

What time will the procession be?

It is understood a Ceremony of the Keys will take place at Holyroodhouse on Monday, before the solemn procession sets off from there at around 2.30pm.

It will travel up the Royal Mile to St Giles’ Cathedral for a service expected to last about an hour.

Crowds are expected to line the street as the procession passes, and a series of road closures in Scotland’s capital have already been announced.

More on The Queen

What roads will be closed?

In Edinburgh, the final stop of the cortege’s journey, several roads will be closed to allow for the coffin’s procession.

Closed roads in Edinburgh:

• Blackfriars Street
• Castle Terrace
• Chambers Street
• Carrington Road at Crewe Road South
• Carrington Road at East Fettes Avenue
• Fettes Avenue
• Queens Drive – east of the roundabout (Holyrood Gait entrance)
• Holyrood Park entrance at Meadowbank Terrace
• East Market Street at Junction with Jeffrey Street
• New Street, south of the entrance to Waverley Car Park
• Old Tollboth Wynd
• Calton Road at Abbeyhill Crescent and Leith Street
• Abbeyhill at Abbeyhill Crescent
• Abbeyhill at abbey Lane
• Abbey Mount at Regent Road
• Canongate at St Mary Street / Jeffrey Street
• High Street at George IV / The Mound
• High Street at Cockburn Street
• St Giles Street at North Bank Street
• Johnston Terrace
• Nicolson Street (northbound only) at West Nicholson Street
• Niddry Street
• Queen’s Drive – east of the roundabout (Holyrood Gait entrance)

Police Scotland Deputy Chief Constable Malcolm Graham said: “If you are attending to view the Queen’s cortege, please do not leave your vehicle at the side of the road as this poses a risk to public safety. Please only park in designated areas and follow the directions of stewards and police officers.

“We would also urge people not to stand in unsafe areas and to keep off the carriageway at all times. There will be rolling road closures along the route.”

Traffic Scotland operator manager Stein Connelly added: “ “Every effort will be made to minimise disruption to the travelling public, but significant delays are expected. Please plan ahead and use public transport where possible. If you absolutely have to travel by car, allow extra time and only park within designated areas.

Most Read By Subscribers

• Manage Account
• Press and Journal ePaper
• Evening Express ePaper
• Newsletters

Crown of Scotland placed on Queen’s coffin in St Giles Cathedral as she takes her rest in Edinburgh

A trumpet fanfare heralded the Queen’s coffin into St Giles Cathedral.

The Crown of Scotland was placed on the coffin by the Duke of Hamilton. Her Majesty was received at the West Door of St Giles Cathedral.

The entrance into the church came after King Charles walked behind his mother’s coffin up the Royal Mile.

Upon entering the church, King Charles was joined by Queen Consort Camilla.

The Royal Party moved behind the coffin to take their seats in the cathedral by the side of the coffin.

The service of thanksgiving is the penultimate part of the Queen’s journey through Scotland.

‘A time to love’

After a warm welcome, the congregation sang “All People that on Earth Do Dwell”, a hymn also sung at a service of thanksgiving for Prince Philip.

The choir then sang Oh Lord Open Thou Our Lips by William Smith. Gaelic singer Karen Matheson, from Taynuilt in Argyll, sang Psalm 118: 17-21

She was accompanied on the clarsach by Catriona McKay from Dundee

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon read the first reading from Ecclesiastes 3: 1-15.

The choir then sang a John Fletcher’s composition of Psalm 116, known as “I love the Lord”.

The Roman Catholic leader in Scotland, Archbishop Leo Cushley then read from Romans 8- “If God is for us, who is against us?”.

The congregation then stood to sing The Lord’s My Shepherd – to the tune of Crimond.

The Very Reverend Mark Strange, of the Scottish Episcopal Church, read a lesson “I am the Way, the Truth and the Life.”

The service ended with Glory to God by Leith Fisher, a member of The Iona Community. Before the dismissal, the congregation sang God Save Our King.

The King’s Bodyguards took up their places around the four corners of the Queen’s coffin.

A walk on the Royal Mile

Earlier, King Charles was joined by his sister, Princess Anne and brothers Prince Andrew and Prince Edward to walk up the Royal Mile.

They walked through 30-deep crowds gathered in the capital to watch the procession.

King Charles III was wearing the military uniform of the Field Marshall, Princess Anne wears that of an Admiral.

There were hushed tones as the coffin and cortege make its way through the cobbled streets.

A 21-gun salute could be heard from Edinburgh Castle at the top of the Royal Mile.

Her Majesty had been lying in state in the throne room of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, arriving there just after 4pm on Sunday.

Her Majesty will lie in state for around 24 hours. She will then be taken to Edinburgh Airport and flown to London on Tuesday.

Members of the Royal Family, including King Charles III and the Queen Consort, journeyed to Edinburgh on Monday to attend the day’s ceremonies.

Before travelling north to Scotland, His Majesty made his first visit as monarch to parliament, where it offered its condolences.

‘Thank you for your infectious smile’

Prince Harry, the Queen’s grandson, has posted a moving tribute to her on his Archewell website. 

It read: “In celebrating the life of my grandmother, Her Majesty The Queen—and in mourning her loss—we are all reminded of the guiding compass she was to so many in her commitment to service and duty.

“She was globally admired and respected. Her unwavering grace and dignity remained true throughout her life and now her everlasting legacy.

“Let us echo the words she spoke after the passing of her husband, Prince Philip, words which can bring comfort to all of us now: ‘Life, of course, consists of final partings as well as first meetings.’

“Granny, while this final parting brings us great sadness, I am forever grateful for all of our first meetings—from my earliest childhood memories with you, to meeting you for the first time as my Commander-in-Chief, to the first moment you met my darling wife and hugged your beloved great-grandchildren.

“I cherish these times shared with you, and the many other special moments in between. You are already sorely missed, not just by us, but by the world over. And as it comes to first meetings, we now honour my father in his new role as King Charles III.

“Thank you for your commitment to service. Thank you for your sound advice. Thank you for your infectious smile.

“We, too, smile knowing that you and grandpa are reunited now, and both together in peace.”

The Queen’s journey to St Giles’

1pm: The Ceremony of the Keys took place at Holyroodhouse, during which His Majesty was formally welcomed to Scotland and symbolically handed the keys to the city.

This followed a number of proclamation ceremonies held across the country on Sunday.

2.30pm: The Queen’s journey down the Royal Mile began.

Her coffin has been flanked by the King’s Bodyguard for Scotland (Royal Company of Archers) and the Guard of Honour.

Guns were fired each minute, with the final one sounding as the procession arrived at St Giles’ Cathedral.

Members of the Royal Family followed behind on foot and the public have gathered on the pavements to watch as they pass.

What happens next?

3pm: Reverend Calum MacLeod led a service of thanksgiving celebrating the Queen’s connection to Scotland.

It was attended by members of the public, friends, family members and representatives from the charities and organisations Her Majesty was affiliated to in Scotland.

The service was televised so people across the country, and the world, could watch it.

5.30pm: The cathedral was opened for the public to pay their respects to the Queen.

There is a queuing system in place, but people are being warned to expect long waits as queues are expected to stretch for miles across the city.

5.40pm: The King and Queen Consort will receive a formal motion of condolence presented in parliament by Nicola Sturgeon on behalf of the people of Scotland .

7.20pm: The King and Royal Family are expected to hold their own vigil at St Giles’ Cathedral before returning to London.

After Monday

The Queen’s coffin will be flown from Edinburgh to London by RAF aircraft to RAF Northolt on Tuesday evening.

The public will be able to line the route from St Giles’ Cathedral to the airport as Her Majesty leaves Scotland for the final time.

Once arriving in England the coffin will be taken to the Bow Room at Buckingham Palace.

A number of ceremonies and processions will follow before the official state funeral on Monday September 19.

Balmoral to Edinburgh

On Sunday, hundreds of thousands across Scotland lined the streets and roads as the Queen’s cortege made its way from Balmoral to Edinburgh.

The procession left Her Majesty’s Deeside home at 10am, embarking on a six-hour journey of 175miles  through Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen, Dundee, the Kingdom of Fife and over The Queen’s Crossing at the River Forth.

A mix of emotions hung in the air as people waited for hours for the coffin to pass, cars carrying members of the Royal Family following closely behind.

Stories and memories were shared as everyone paid their final respects to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch.

More from Aberdeen & Aberdeenshire

Former Microsoft boss' $15m superyacht spotted at Port of Aberdeen

Huntly Dental Practice to expand - with scope for thousands of extra patients

Man due in court following alleged stabbing at Aberdeen high-rise

North-east farmers land big parsnip deal with Asda

Costs struggle revealed as 'every football match played on a Sport Aberdeen pitch costs…

Kintore cannabis farmer grew drugs for terminally ill family members, court told

Fire crews tackle basement blaze at Aberdeen hospital

Nostalgia, sugar tax and taste tests: How north-east duo struck deal to bring back…

Golf bosses fight plans for 333 homes at old AECC site

Teen on knife and assault charges after armed police incident freed on bail

Conversation.

Comments are currently disabled as they require cookies and it appears you've opted out of cookies on this site. To participate in the conversation, please adjust your cookie preferences in order to enable comments.

• Today's news
• Reviews and deals
• Climate change
• 2024 election
• Newsletters
• Fall allergies
• Health news
• Mental health
• Sexual health
• Family health
• So mini ways
• Unapologetically
• Buying guides

Entertainment

• How to Watch
• My watchlist
• Stock market
• Biden economy
• Personal finance
• Stocks: most active
• Stocks: gainers
• Stocks: losers
• Trending tickers
• World indices
• US Treasury bonds
• Top mutual funds
• Highest open interest
• Highest implied volatility
• Currency converter
• Basic materials
• Communication services
• Consumer cyclical
• Consumer defensive
• Financial services
• Industrials
• Real estate
• Mutual funds
• Credit cards
• Balance transfer cards
• Cash back cards
• Rewards cards
• Travel cards
• Online checking
• High-yield savings
• Money market
• Home equity loan
• Personal loans
• Student loans
• Options pit
• Fantasy football
• Pro Pick 'Em
• College Pick 'Em
• Fantasy baseball
• Fantasy hockey
• Fantasy basketball
• Download the app
• Daily fantasy
• Scores and schedules
• GameChannel
• World Baseball Classic
• Premier League
• CONCACAF League
• Champions League
• Motorsports
• Horse racing

New on Yahoo

• Privacy Dashboard

Queen Elizabeth's coffin will be moved from Holyrood to St. Giles’ Cathedral

The queen will lie in Honor at St. Giles’ for 24 hours, where people can come to pay their respects before being moved to London on Tuesday.

Latest Stories

Trump posts campaign video of arlington national cemetery visit after 'incident'.

The Trump campaign released a TikTok video of the former president's controversial visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Monday where cemetery officials said, in a statement to ABC News, that a photography-related "incident" occurred, leading to a report being filed. While the cemetery did not immediately provide specifics, NPR reported that a source had told the publication that two Trump campaign officials engaged in a verbal and physical altercation with a cemetery staff member during Trump's visit, which came on the third anniversary of the deaths of 13 service members during the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. The alleged altercation took place after the Trump campaign officials were asked not to take photos and videos in Section 60, a section of the cemetery where recent U.S. veterans are buried, NPR reported.

Nevada politician Robert Telles found guilty of killing journalist Jeff German, sentenced to life in prison

A former Nevada politician was sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty on Wednesday of killing journalist Jeff German in September 2022. As the jury's foreperson read out the guilty verdict, former Clark County public administrator Robert Telles looked down and shook his head. Telles was sentenced to life in prison with eligibility for parole after a minimum of 20 years served.

Court holds evidentiary hearing for Missouri death row inmate claiming innocence before execution date

A county prosecutor in St. Louis, Missouri, presented DNA evidence Wednesday alleging that a death row inmate convicted of first-degree murder is innocent in a case that has drawn opposition from the state attorney general. Marcellus Williams, 55, who has maintained his innocence, is scheduled to be executed on Sept. 24 for the 1998 murder of Felicia Gayle, according to court documents. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, headed by Wesley Bell, told ABC News in a statement Wednesday that the lead prosecutor and investigator who initially tried the case two decades ago handled the knife used to kill Gayle without gloves and their DNA was found on the evidence.

Band and BBQ: Harris-Walz bus tour makes stops in southeast Georgia

Coming off of a brief respite from the campaign trail after a star-studded week in Chicago at the Democratic National Convention, Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz are heading to Georgia for a two-day bus tour that ends with Harris holding a solo rally in Savannah on Thursday. The tour marks the first time the two campaigns will be in the crucial swing state together, with a planned stop for their first sit-down interview since Harris ascended to the top of the ticket with CNN's chief political correspondent and anchor Dana Bash on Thursday. The tour's first stop was at Liberty County High School, where Harris, Walz U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams and state Rep. Al Williams were greeted by the school’s principal and superintendent, before listening in on the school marching band’s practice.

'Golden Bachelorette' Joan Vassos introduced to Kelsey Anderson's dad in new clip: Watch here

Joan Vassos’ season of “The Golden Bachelorette” is almost here and ahead of the new season, fans are getting a sneak peek on what to expect. In a new clip that was shared on Instagram, Vassos goes on dreamy dates with some of her suitors and she’s also introduced to a familiar face. In the beginning of the clip, Vassos appears with Kelsey Anderson, who got engaged to Joey Graziadei on his season of “The Bachelor” earlier this year.

United Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize strike: Will it impact travel?

United Airlines flight attendants, represented by the Association of Flight Attendants, moved closer to a strike Wednesday after the union announced that 99.99% of service members voted in favor of strike authorization. The vote included 90% of the United Airlines flight attendant staff. Among the strike requests, flight attendants are demanding significant double-digit base pay increases, being compensated for time at work outside of flights, schedule flexibility and work rule improvements, job security, retirement and more, according to the union.

United flight diverted to Memphis due to 'severe' turbulence: Airline

A United Airlines flight en route to Chicago was diverted to Tennessee after experiencing "severe turbulence" Wednesday, the airline said. Seven people were injured, including one who was transported to a local hospital, authorities said. Flight UA1196 encountered "a brief period of severe turbulence" Wednesday afternoon, United Airlines said in a statement.

Lupita Nyong'o remembers Chadwick Boseman 4 years after his death

Lupita Nyong'o is paying tribute to her friend and former "Black Panther" co-star Chadwick Boseman, four years after his death. Boseman died of colon cancer on Aug. 28, 2020, at age 43. According to a statement on the actor's official social media pages at the time, Boseman was first diagnosed with Stage 3 colon cancer in 2016 and "battled with it [for] four years as it progressed to [Stage 4]."

'The Hidden History of the White House' dives into presidential secrets

Did you know the White House has a serious rat problem? In addition to his work as an author, Mead is an associate professor of English at City University of New York's Baruch College. On Tuesday, ABC News' Stephanie Ramos talked to Mead about writing the book in an election year, where the Obama administration got the sandwiches to eat while they monitored the operation to hunt down Osama bin Laden and the horrible conditions some residents have had to endure.

What is a crew appreciation fee? Why 1 major cruise line is raising the price

This summer brought lots of buzz around "tourist taxes" and other fees that can get tacked on to normal travel expenses. Now, another fee that may be familiar to avid cruisers is increasing on one major cruise line. The so-called "Crew Appreciation" fee is a daily amount that's automatically added to a guests' onboard accounts with Princess Cruises "to recognize the efforts of a wide variety of crewmembers who contribute to the experiences of all our guests" and are pooled and distributed throughout the year in compensation and bonuses.

6-year-old excitedly tells people he's getting a new heart

When 6-year-old John-Henry learned he would be getting a new heart, he couldn't resist telling all of his friends at Cleveland Clinic Children's. The Ohio hospital posted footage of the boy, who was born with a heart condition, making the rounds in a TikTok video shared Tuesday. "Phyllis, I'm getting a new heart!" John-Henry says excitedly in the video, greeting one staffer.

Unpacking Mark Zuckerberg's letter to Congress about Biden and Facebook

Meta CEO and Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg seemed to express regret to Congress about failing to speak out when the Biden administration pressured the social network to "censor" some COVID-19 posts during the pandemic. Peter Kafka, who covers media and technology as chief correspondent for Business Insider, joined Brad Mielke on Wednesday's episode of "Start Here," ABC News’ flagship daily news podcast, to discuss the content of Zuckerberg's letter, Facebook's approach to moderation and how tech companies work with politicians. START HERE: When you hear about misinformation, it can sound really academic.

Summer scorcher: Dangerous heat hits Northeast

The hottest weather of the season is spreading across the eastern half of the U.S. -- with cities in the Northeast in the bull's-eye on Wednesday -- after baking the Midwest with extreme temperatures early in the week. Chicago's actual temperature hit 99 degrees on Tuesday, breaking the city's daily record of 97 degrees. The heat index -- what temperature it feels like with humidity -- soared to a scorching 115 degrees in Chicago on Tuesday.

Police capture 'aggressive' water buffalo that had been on the loose for days in Iowa

Police in Iowa said they have captured a "dangerous," injured water buffalo that had been on the loose since Saturday. The Pleasant Hill Police Department said the animal was transported Wednesday morning to the Iowa State University Veterinary Hospital after being located in Des Moines the previous evening. The capture followed a dayslong search that at one point saw an officer shoot the animal, nicknamed "Phill" by some in the community, and sightings of the water buffalo in yards and on a home Ring camera.

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov indicted in France for allegedly allowing criminal activity on app

Pavel Durov, the Russian-born billionaire CEO of the social media messaging app Telegram, was indicted in France for allegedly allowing criminal activity on the platform, prosecutors announced Wednesday. Durov was placed under judicial supervision and is banned from leaving the country, according to the Paris Prosecutor's Office. The indictment comes the same day the CEO was released from police custody after being arrested in connection with an "ongoing judicial investigation," prosecutors told ABC News.

How did Democrats talk about issues at a DNC devoted to ideals?

Last week, the Democratic National Convention worked to keep up a party-like atmosphere filled with music and celebrities, and its central message seemed to revolve around themes like "joy" and "freedom." Viewers who tune into political conventions are usually already committed to the party, but this optimistic tone was likely part of their key efforts to drive enthusiasm (and eventual turnout), both by amping up their base and persuading the handful of undecided voters who could make a difference in this era of razor-thin election margins. Of course, conventions serve another purpose, too, and that's to outline the policy differences between the parties and highlight the issues that make them look best to voters.

Former cop accused of killing pregnant woman and staging her death to look like a suicide

A former Massachusetts police officer is accused of killing a pregnant 23-year-old woman who he began sexually exploiting when she was a teenager and staging her death to look like a suicide, a federal indictment unsealed in Boston on Wednesday alleges. Former Stoughton police officer Matthew Farwell allegedly strangled Sandra Birchmore to death in February 2021 after she told him she was pregnant with his child and "staged" her apartment "to make it appear as if Birchmore had committed suicide," the indictment stated.

Police searching for couple, dog missing from nudist community

Police are searching for a couple and their dog who went missing from a California nudist community on Saturday. Stephanie Menard and Daniel Menard were reported missing on Sunday, according to the Redlands Police Department. The couple was last seen at their residence on Olive Dell Ranch -- a family nudist resort -- at around 10 a.m. on Saturday.

Adam Sandler, Travis Kelce talk about athlete's 'Happy Gilmore' cameo: 'Gonna have fun'

Adam Sandler joined Travis and Jason Kelce on their New Heights podcast on Wednesday to discuss the brand-new follow-up movie to the cult classic "Happy Gilmore." On the podcast, Sandler dropped a few hints about Travis Kelce's involvement in the film, which he hinted at earlier in August. Sandler said that Travis Kelce was floated as playing his son while he was writing the show earlier this year.

2024 election updates: Presidential candidates battle over battlegrounds

Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Gov. Tim Walz hit the road today on a two-day bus tour through southern Georgia, an indication that the campaign hopes to keep the state in play after President Joe Biden flipped it in 2020. Walz started the day in Boston, where he spoke to a firefighters union, before joining Harris in Georgia. JD Vance, former President Donald Trump’s running mate, is talking about the economy in Pennsylvania and Wisconsin, two other battleground states.

• United Kingdom

The Queen’s coffin procession to St Giles’ Cathedral begins

The Queen’s coffin has begun its procession from Holyroodhouse to St Giles’ Cathedral.