Nairn pays tribute to The Queen as Provost Laurie Fraser and Councillor Barbara Jarvie lay flowers at War Memorial in Cawdor Road

Flags are being flown at half-mast at the Courthouse and at other locations in the town centre including the Royal British Legion.

A garden of remembrance was opened at the War Memorial in Cawdor Road where Provost Laurie Fraser and Councillor Barbara Jarvie laid floral tributes and members of the public are also invited to leave flowers and messages of condolence.

A book of condolence will also be available at the Courthouse.

Lucy Harding, Nairn BID Manager, said: "The Board, staff and members of Nairn BID are very sad to hear of the Queen's passing after such a long and remarkable life.

"The town has demonstrated its affection for the Royal family in this Royal Burgh, most notably on the occasion of her visit to the Links in 1961 and more recently when the future Queen Consort, Camilla, visited last year to award BEMs to Sam and Susan Hey and officially open the Splash Pad."

Lord Lieutenant of Nairn George Asher also paid tribute to The Queen.

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