Bells toll in Glasgow as city mourns 'remarkable' Queen
The bells of Glasgow Cathedral chimed 96 times as the city mourns the death of the Queen.
The bells of Glasgow Cathedral chimed 96 times as the city mourned the death of the Queen.
The city centre cathedral paid tribute to the Queen at noon on Friday following her death at the Balmoral estate on Thursday.
Meanwhile, members of the public laid flowers outside the City Chambers in memory of the country's longest-serving monarch.
Book of condolence in the city
Glasgow Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren, in her role as Lord Lieutenant, was the first signatory in a book of condolence on behalf of the city.
Paying tribute to the Queen, she said: "It's devastating. It is a devastating blow for the country to lose such a remarkable lady who has given such a dedicated service to the nation for 70 years.
"That is one remarkable lady and I thought she was invincible.
"It is so sad and I feel so sorry for her family."
" Amonarch who has served with pride"
In her letter of condolence, the Lord Provost said: "On behalf of the people of Glasgow, a time of great sadness for all those across the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth who hold her dear.
"The Queen, a monarch who has served with pride, dignity and grace for more than 70 years.
"The longest serving monarch in British history. A record-breaking reign that oversaw and withstood changes and challenges.
"Her Majesty was a figure of constancy and comfort to many."
Condolences were then left by the city's first and second citizens, the Lord Dean and the Deacon Convener, and Glasgow City Council leader Susan Aitken.
Floral tributes left outside the City Chambers included a message which said the Queen "had done so much for Great Britain and the world".
Meanwhile, others thanked the Queen, remarking she had "done her duty bravely".
The Queen in Scotland
Holidays at Balmoral
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and Prince Charles react as they watch an event at the Braemar Highland Gathering, September 2017
Her Majesty's ships
Queen Elizabeth, as Lord High Admiral, inspects her crew of 'pirates' aboard HMS 'Dido' in the Firth of Clyde, 1965
Sombre duties
The Queen talks to American relatives after laying a wreath at the memorial for the victims of the Lockerbie disaster, 1993
Silver Jubilee
Queen Elizabeth greets crowds of wellwishers in Scotland , as part of her Silver Jubilee Tour, May 1977
Royal garden parties
The Queen at the 2017 Garden Party at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
Musuem visits
Queen Elizabeth visits Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow following its £28 million refurbishment, 2006
Official openings
Queen Elizabeth attends the ceremonial opening of the Queensferry Crossing September 2017
Childhood visits to Scotland
Princess Elizabeth (left) and Princess Margaret arriving at Glamis with their mother, the Duchess of York, later Queen Elizabeth in August 1933
Commonwealth Games
Queen Elizabeth II reading a speech at the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games Opening Ceremony, 23rd July 2014
Hospital visits
Stan Mitchell from Stonehaven and Senior Physiotherapist Fiona Armstrong chat to The Queen, who opened the Kincardine Community Hospital at Stonehaven 1998
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