Her Majesty The Queen’s 96th birthday was marked by a traditional ceremony at Edinburgh Castle. 

A 21 Gun Salute was fired by the 19 Regiment Royal Artillery from 12 noon.

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Elsewhere, Edinburgh is blossoming – a particular joy at this time of year in The Meadows …

… and sunshine streamed today through the roof and windows of The National Museum of Scotland …

And onwards towards a misty evening …