Communities across Scotland fell silent in remembrance of those who have lost their lives in conflicts across the world. In Edinburgh, First Minister John Swinney was joined by veterans and the city’s lord provost in laying a wreath at the Stone of Remembrance outside the city chambers.

Cities, towns and villages across the West Country fell silent this morning to mark Remembrance Sunday. Parades, church services and wreath laying ceremonies took place all over the region, with a two-minute silence held at 11:00 GMT.

Thousands of people across East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire fell silent earlier to mark Remembrance Sunday. Organisers of an event in Goole in East Yorkshire said about 2,000 people attended, adding the event had grown each year.

There were ceremonies all over the region to mark Remembrance Sunday and honour fallen soldiers. Thousands gathered at war memorials, museums and other civic locations for parades and quieter reflection.

Ceremonies honouring those who have died in conflicts around the world have taken place across Scotland.