Scotland joins in celebrations to mark Queen’s 90th birthday
Gun salutes at Edinburgh and Stirling castles were held at noon to mark the occasion while beacons will be lit the length and breadth of the country, including on Ben Nevis.
Events have been held across Scotland as the country joined in the celebrations for the Queen's 90th birthday.
Gun salutes at Edinburgh and Stirling castles were held at noon to mark the occasion while beacons will be lit the length and breadth of the country, including on Ben Nevis, the UK's highest mountain.
Throughout her 90 years, Scotland has remained a special place for the Queen as the home to key events, regular visits and family holidays.
She has visited almost every area during her reign but is said to be ''never happier'' than when spending her summer break at the rural Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire, her private home handed down through generations of royals.
The Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh will host a major display of the Queen's dress and accessories, with the exhibition opening to the public on Thursday to mark the milestone birthday.
Scotland's First Minister and Holyrood's party leaders have also congratulated the Queen as Nicola Sturgeon spoke of the monarch's bond with the Scottish people and sent her best wishes on behalf of the country.
Ms Sturgeon said: "Just last year, we were fortunate enough to be able to celebrate with Her Majesty as she became the United Kingdom's longest-serving monarch on the day she also opened the new Borders Railway.
"Over the course of that incredible day, it was clear the huge affection Her Majesty had for Scotland and the incredible bond she has forged with the people who live here over her many years of dedicated public service."
The Royal Banner - the Lion Rampant - is being flown from the Scottish Government's main building to mark the occasion.