Crowds gathered at memorials across the country to remember those who died in conflict.
In Edinburgh, members of the three branches of the Armed Forces marched down the Royal Mile before a short service took place outside the city chambers.
Edinburgh's lord provost Robert Aldridge laid a wreath of poppies on behalf of the city council, followed by the first minister on behalf of the Scottish government.Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone placed a wreath on behalf of the Scottish parliament.Ahead of the event, the first minister said it was important to remember those who made the "ultimate sacrifice" to secure freedom.
"Remembrance has continued during Covid but, of course, these big-scale events have not been possible."Edinburgh Lord Provost Frank Ross, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone and Scottish Secretary Alister Jack at the Edinburgh memorial- fewer in number as each year goes by - and those who have served in more recent conflicts.
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