With the coronation of King Charles III only days away, many in Scotland will be wondering when the next bank holiday is and the country's role in the ceremony.
For those wanting to get involved, we have also summarised some of the top events taking place across Scotland.
With that said, here is everything you need to know about the first UK coronation in around 70 years with Charles and Camilla set to be officially crowned.
What coronation events are taking place across Scotland?
A screening of the coronation is set to take place on Princes Street in Edinburgh with onlookers being able to view the entire procession and ceremony on-screen. This does not require booking.
Further north in perhaps Scotland's most royal burgh, the Ballater & Crathie Coronation Celebrations will be taking place.
This will occur between April 28 and May 8 and feature a ball, concert, and picnic among other events. Find out more on the Visit Ballater website.
There will also be an afternoon coronation tea at Edinburgh Zoo with Aberdeen hosting a Coronation Family Celebration in Duthie Park
In Glasgow, there will be a live streaming of the coronation at Glasgow Cathedral. Here there will also be concert events and parades over the week to mark the occasion.
Find more events on the coronation website.
Why is Scotland's Stone of Destiny used in the coronation?
The Stone of Destiny or the Stone of Scone was originally used in the crowning of Scottish monarchs with the block of red sandstone being used as far back as the early middle ages.
However, by the 13th Century, the important item was removed from Scotland after a failed rebellion by King John Balliol against Edward I of England.
The stone, along with other relics like the Black Rood, was taken south with the stone being incorporated into the English King's wooden thrown.
The Stone of Destiny has been used in English and British coronations for years with the tradition continuing into the modern day.
Ahead of the Stone's use in the coronation of Queen Elizabeth, it was reclaimed by a group of Scottish students in the 1950s who removed it from Westminster Abbey.
They brought the item to Arbroath Cathedral, prompting a police response.
In 1996, the Stone was returned to Scotland and now sits in Edinburgh with it being transported for special events such as King Charles and Queen Camilla's coronation.
When is Scotland's next bank holiday?
The coronation of King Charles III will take place on Saturday, May 6 with a bank holiday being given to those in Scotland and the rest of the UK on Monday, May 8.
This is not the only bank holiday taking place in May, with Scots being able to look forward to a day off on Monday, May 1 for International Workers Day and on Monday, May 28 for the spring bank holiday.
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