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Book of condolence for Queen now open in Town Hall

People can also leave floral tributes to the Queen at the flower park

Andrea Manson, convener of Shetland Islands Council, signs the book of condolence at Lerwick Town Hall, with Bobby Hunter, lord lieutenant for Shetland. Photo: SIC

A BOOK of condolence is now open in Lerwick Town Hall for anyone wishing to pay tribute to Queen Elizabeth II.

Shetland Islands Council convener Andrea Manson and lord lieutenant Bobby Hunter are among those who have signed the book so far.

The book will be available each day, including weekends, in the downstairs meeting room from 9am to 8pm until 5pm on the day after the Queen’s funeral.

Members of the public may if they wish also lay floral tributes at the Jubilee Flower Park in Lerwick.

Manson and Hunter also laid flowers at the flower park. Photo: SIC

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