Military personnel and civilians across Scotland have gathered to mark Remembrance Sunday.

Ceremonies took place throughout the country to remember servicemen and women killed in conflict.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon attend the annual wreath laying and service at St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh alongside Scotland Office Minister Andrew Dunlop and president of Legion Scotland, Sir Alistair Irwin.

Military chiefs, emergency services and regimental associations from across the country also took part in the Remembrance Sunday memorial event organised by veterans' charity Legion Scotland.

Wreaths were laid at the Stone of Remembrance outside the City Chambers on the Royal Mile.

Ms Sturgeon said that it was "hugely humbling" to lay a wreath on behalf of the people of Scotland as part of the ceremony.

"Today is about remembering with respect and with gratitude all of those who sacrificed their lives so that we can enjoy the way of life that we have today," she said.

"Every year that passes it becomes more and more important to remember on this day as the distance gets longer from the first and the second world wars, making sure that generations to come remember the sacrifice, remember the reasons for conflicts, so that we can do everything we can to avoid it in future."

A wreath was also laid by Arctic Convoy veteran James Simpson, 95, from Inveresk, Musselburgh, who served time on the HMS Devonshire during the Second World War.

Kevin Gray, Legion Scotland's chief executive officer, said: "We must learn from the amazing stories and experiences of those who have served their country, many of whom paid the ultimate sacrifice."

In Glasgow, Legion Scotland representatives, serving military, clergy and civic leaders observed a two-minute silence at the cenotaph in George Square.

Lord Provost Sadie Docherty was joined by delegates including deputy First Minister John Swinney, Baroness Annabel Goldie, Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale, Police Scotland Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service assistant chief officer Lewis Ramsay.

Aberdeen marked the day with a ceremony in front of the city's war memorial on Schoolhill, with serving forces, reserves, veterans and cadets in attendance.

Lord Provost George Adam led the laying of wreaths before a church service at the Kirk of St Nicholas Uniting.