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In pictures: Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrated across Scotland

Street parties and community events are under way as festivities mark the monarch's 70-year reign.

3rd Jun 2022

People across Scotland are celebrating the Queen’s 70th year as monarch over a four-day Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend.

Festivities began on Thursday with a Royal gun salute at Edinburgh Castle followed by flaming beacons being lit around the country.

Street parties and community events are under way with the celebrations set to continue throughout the weekend which is expected to bring sun and soaring temperatures.

Cults, Aberdeen — Cults, Aberdeen STV News

Bunting was up and bands were playing in Cults, Aberdeen, on Friday afternoon.

Street party under way to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee — Street party under way to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee STV News

The village of Ballater in Aberdeenshire was decked out in decorations to make the occasion. — The village of Ballater in Aberdeenshire was decked out in decorations to make the occasion. STV News

The village of Ballater in Aberdeenshire was decked out in decorations to make the occasion.

Strathclyde Country Park beacon-lighting ceremony to celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee — Strathclyde Country Park beacon-lighting ceremony to celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee @nlcpeople

The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Piper, Stevie Small and Tattoo Dancers perform at the Royal Navy's Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Leith alongside the Royal Marines Band. — The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Piper, Stevie Small and Tattoo Dancers perform at the Royal Navy’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations in Leith alongside the Royal Marines Band. IAN GEORGESON

People gather around a bonfire in Braemar. — People gather around a bonfire in Braemar. Colin Wight

Lord Provost Robert Aldridge and Commander of Edinburgh Garrison Lieutenant Colonel Lorne Campbell lit the jubilee beacon at Edinburgh Castle — Lord Provost Robert Aldridge and Commander of Edinburgh Garrison Lieutenant Colonel Lorne Campbell lit the jubilee beacon at Edinburgh Castle ITN

Thousands are expected to flock to the coast, attend street parties and have barbeques.

The weather forecast is good news for those planning any outdoor events with temperatures set to soar into the high teens and even above 20C.

How are you spending the jubilee weekend in Scotland? Send your photos to news@stv.tv

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