A ceremony was held on the Royal Mile earlier today at the Stone of Remembrance.

The official party laid wreaths to remember members of the armed forces who have died in the First and Second World Wars, as well as more recent conflicts.

The First Minister, John Swinney, attended along with the Lord Provost, Cllr Robert Aldridge, the Presiding Officer of The Scottish Parliament, Alison Johnstone and the Secretary of State for Scotland, Douglas Alexander MP.

The RAF Central Scotland Pipes and Drums led a parade from Edinburgh Castle to the City Chambers at 10.30am, followed by Royal British Legion Scotland National Standard Bearers, Tri-Service Cadets, The Band of the Royal Regiment of Scotland, veterans’ organisations, and Service detachments from the Royal Navy, Army, and Royal Air Force.

The One O’Clock Gun was fired at 11.00am from Edinburgh Castle as the country fell silent for two minutes in memory of those who have died in wars and conflicts.

The Rev Dr Scott M Rennie MA BD STM FRSA, Minister of St Giles’ Cathedral, then led a short Service of Remembrance.

Remembrance Service at the City Chambers Edinburgh. PHOTO Alan Simpson

Wreaths were laid at the Stone of Remembrance by:

Representatives of ex-Service charities and members of the clergy

The Lord Provost

The First Minister

The Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP, Presiding Officer

The Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP, Secretary of State for Scotland

Brigadier Andy Muddiman ADC RM, Naval Regional Commander Scotland & Northern Ireland

Major General Robin Lindsay CBE, General Officer Scotland

Louise Sandher-Jones MP, Minister for Veterans and People

Rear Admiral Mark Beverstock, National President, The Royal British Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland

The Rt Hon John Swinney MSP, First Minister of Scotland at the Remembrance Service at the City Chambers Edinburgh. PHOTO Alan Simpson

The Rt Hon John Swinney MSP, First Minister of Scotland at the Remembrance Service at the City Chambers Edinburgh. PHOTO Alan Simpson

L-R Robert Aldridge, the Right Hon Lord Provost and Lord Lieutenant of the City of Edinburgh, The Rt Hon John Swinney MSP, First Minister of Scotland The Rt Hon Alison Johnstone MSP, Presiding Officer, The Scottish Parliament and The Rt Hon Douglas Alexander MP, Secretary of State for Scotland at the Remembrance Service at the City Chambers Edinburgh. PHOTO Alan Simpson

Chief Constable Jo Farrell at the Remembrance Service at the City Chambers Edinburgh. PHOTO Alan Simpson

Remembrance Service at the City Chambers Edinburgh. PHOTO Alan Simpson

Remembrance Service at the City Chambers Edinburgh. PHOTO Alan Simpson

Remembrance Service at the City Chambers Edinburgh. PHOTO Alan Simpson

Veterans at the Remembrance Service at the City Chambers Edinburgh. PHOTO Alan Simpson

Remembrance Service at the City Chambers Edinburgh. PHOTO Alan Simpson

Remembrance Service at the City Chambers Edinburgh. PHOTO Alan Simpson

City Officer at the Remembrance Service at the City Chambers Edinburgh. PHOTO Alan Simpson

Miss Amellia Armstrong The Royal British Legion Scotland Women’s Section at the Remembrance Service at the City Chambers Edinburgh. PHOTO Alan Simpson

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