Books of Condolence open across Glasgow and the west following death of Queen Elizabeth II

1953, Queen Elizabeth II inspects the 2nd Battalion Scots Guards on arrival at Glasgow City Chambers
Author: Selena JacksonPublished 9th Sep 2022
Last updated 9th Sep 2022

A Book of Condolence to pay tribute to the Queen is being opened at Glasgow city council headquarters.

It will be available for members of the public from 2pm to 8pm today.

People can also access it from Monday to Friday between the hours of 9am to 8pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9am to 5pm.

The front wall of the City Chambers has also been designated as a special place for residents to leave flowers following the Queen’s death yesterday.

Announcing the Book of Condolence, Lord Provost Jacqueline McLaren said: “As Lord Lieutenant, I will be the first signatory in a Book of Condolence, on behalf of the City of Glasgow, to mark the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The book will then be signed by the city’s second and third citizens, The Lord Dean and the Deacon Convener.”

Responding to Her Majesty’s death yesterday, Provost McLaren described Queen Elizabeth II as: “A monarch who has served with pride, dignity, wisdom and grace for more than 70 years. The longest serving monarch in British history. A record breaking reign that oversaw and withstood many changes and challenges. Her Majesty was a figure of constancy and comfort to many.”

In East Renfrewshire, Books of Condolence are available for members of the public to sign at the council's offices in Eastwood and Barrhead, between Monday and Saturday, from 9am-5pm.

In Renfrewshire, three books are available at Johnstone Town Hall, Renfrew Town Hall, and Tweedie Hall in Linwood.

Flowers are being laid outside many of the Queen's homes, following her death. Here a family lay flowers outside Windsor Castle in Berkshire, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II

Crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace the evening after the news of the Queen's death was made public.

Mourners gather at Buckingham Palace placing flowers and paying their respect

Messages on the flowers included this 'Forever our Queen' message

Even the gates of Buckingham palace were adorned with flowers

Books of condolence have been set up in many places across the UK, including this one at Liverpool Cathedral

Birmingham Cathedral also had a space for remembrance

People were queuing to sign the book of condolence in Birmingham

Flowers at the gates of Balmoral in Scotland

Brighton UK 9th September 2022 - A tribute to The Queen at a bus stop in Brighton today after her death at the age of 96 was announced yesterday .

Floral tributes to Queen Elizabeth II at the gate of Buckingham Palace.
London, England, UK. 9th Sep, 2022.

Newmarket, UK. 9 September, 2022. Floral tributes left in memory to Queen Elizabeth II after her death on 8th September on a bronze statue designed by Etienne Millner, which is situated at the Newmarket Racecourse entrance which was a gift from the town in the year of her 90th birthday. Pictured is Matt Hancock Conservative MP, for West Suffolk, with his floral tribute the Queen.

Mourners make their way along the Long Walk to pay their respects at Windsor Castle, Berkshire, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

The Union Flag flies at half mast at the City Chambers in Edinburgh, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

John Houston of the Merchant Navy Association pays his respects at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Floral tributes and messages at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Floral tributes and messages at the gates of Sandringham House on the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk, following the announcement of the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Minutes of silence before the game to pay respect after the death of Queen Elizabeth II before the UEFA Europa Conference League match at the London Stadium, London.
London, England, 8th September 2022.

Crowds gathered outside Buckingham Palace to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II who died on Thursday 8th September.
London, England, UK. 8th Sep, 2022.

Ulster Unionist Party leader Doug Beattie looks at Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland. The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon, Buckingham Palace has announced.

Floral tributes left at the gates of Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland. The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon, Buckingham Palace has announced.

DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson looks at floral tributes at Hillsborough Castle, Northern Ireland. The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon, Buckingham Palace has announced.

Floral tributes continue to be left outside several locations across the country and the world. Here, on 11th September, at the gates of Buckingham Palace, the crowds continue to gather and leave flowers and other tributes.

Six-year-old Terezka Cernianska leaves flowers at the gates of Balmoral in Scotland, following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

Large crowds gather to show their respect along the A90, Forfar, as the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II is taken to Edinburgh.

Floral tributes left next to a fountain in St James' Park outside Buckingham Palace.

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