Red carpet rolled out in Edinburgh for Harry and Meghan

Prince Harry will take Meghan Markle on a royal walkabout to meet the people of Edinburgh during their official visit to Scotland today.

In the shadow of the city's world famous castle, crowds are expected to gather on the esplanade to meet the prince and his fiancee when they greet well-wishers.

They will watch the one o'clock gun being fired from the ramparts, a tradition started in 1861 to mark time for ships in the Firth of Forth.

Also on the esplande will be the Royal Marines Band Scotland who will play for Ms Markle, the former Suits actress, and the Prince who became Captain General of the Royal Marines in December 2017.

Later they will travel to the Social Bite sandwich shop which supports the homeless and has been visited by number of famous faces including Hollywood stars George Clooney and Leonardo DiCaprio.

The couple will learn more about the social enterprise, meet staff and tour the kitchen.

The trip to Scotland will be the fourth public appearance Ms Markle and Harry have made together and follows successful visits to Nottingham, Brixton in south London and Cardiff in the months that followed their engagement announcement in November.

Kensington Palace had said: "Throughout the day Prince Harry and Ms Markle will have the opportunity to meet members of the public, learn more about organisations that work in the local community and nationwide, and celebrate youth in the Scottish Year of Young People 2018."

Prince Harry and Ms Markle will round off their visit by attending a reception at the Palace of Holyroodhouse to celebrate youth achievements marking Scotland's Year of Young People 2018, an initiative that aims to inspire Scotland through its young people