Angus enters a period of mourning

The Saltire flies at half-mast over Town and County Hall in Forfar.

The Queens’ funeral will be held at Westminster Abbey and is expected to be in 10 or 11 days' time, with the date to be confirmed by Buckingham Palace.

Arrangements have been put in place by Angus Council to allow the public to make their own tributes in each of the Angus burghs.

Plans have also been put in place regarding local arrangements for when plans for the the Queen’s funeral are announced.

Schools:-

The Queens’ funeral is likely to be declared a bank holiday. If a bank holiday is declared, schools will be closed. There are no plans to close Angus schools before then.

Floral Tributes:-

Each burgh town has an identified location for the laying of flowers for the Monarch.

Arbroath - Arbroath Library

Brechin - Centre of St. Ninians Square or Mechanics Institute

Carnoustie - Carnoustie War Memorial

Forfar - Outside Municipal Buildings (at front), Forfar

Kirriemuir - The Square – around Peter Pan

Montrose - Outside Town House

Monifieth - Monifieth War Memorial

Books of Condolence:-

You can sign the online Book of Condolence: http://www.royal.uk/

Alternatively, physical Books of Condolence have been placed in each ANGUSAlive Library which you can sign during library opening times. Find information on your local library: https://www.angusalive.scot/libraries/visit-a-library/

Angus Council will continue to issue updates as arrangements are finalised by Buckingham Palace and UK and Scottish Governments.