Angus & The Mearns

30 of the best pictures as thousands salute Queen’s cortege in Brechin

By Kim Cessford and Gemma Bibby

September 11 2022, 2:43pm

September 11 2022, 2:43pm

Ivan and Maria Sikorsky wait for the cortege to pass at Brechin Castle.

Huge crowds have turned out in Brechin to welcome the Queen’s Cortege to the Angus town.

Thousands lined the streets as the coffin was taken to Brechin Castle, where the procession took a 45-minute break on its route from Balmoral to Edinburgh.

Locals young and old came out to pay their final respects to the late monarch, following her death on Thursday.

Our photographer Kim Cessford was there – here are his best pictures from the day.

Neil McWilliam arrived early.

David and Fiona Burnett wanted to pay their respects.

Some of the mourners brought flowers.

First onlookers to arrive, Karen and Jodi Thomson from Montrose.

The crowd numbers swell.

Highland dancers from Fochabers – l to r – Faye Wisnicki (6), Zara Grigor (8), Ellie Wisnicki (10) and Laurie Grigor (11).

Poppy (2) and Alastair Graydon.

Duncan and Manzie families with 10 week old Flynn Duncan.

Jason, Lesley and Ruby (9) Wheal.

The Beckier family.

Forfar folk at the event.

Every vantage point was used.

Good humour despite the wait and the sombre day.

Residents and staff from Bearehill Care Home.

Large crowds gathered.

Crowds lined the roadside.

People brought tributes along.

Some children held roses for the Queen.

Large crowds congregated.

Tributes left at the castle gates.

Young and old gathered together to watch the cortege.

Police take position ahead of the cortege arrival.

Thousands gather to pay their respects.

Recording the moment.

The cortege arrives and heads into the castle grounds.

The cortege passes.

Viewers record the moment as the Queen passes by.

Mourners watch as the Queen’s cortege arrives and heads into the grounds of Brechin Castle.

The cortege heads into the castle grounds.

In the spirit of the event, Ivan (5) and Maria (2) Sikorsky.

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