Perth and Kinross residents are being invited to head to Dundee for the best chance to view the Queen’s coffin cortege on Sunday.
The procession will head along the A90 from Dundee but won’t make any official stops in the area.
Here’s our guide to your best options for witnessing the historic occasion as the Queen’s coffin is driven towards its temporary rest at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh.
When does the cortege arrive in Perth and Kinross?
The cortege is due to reach the Swallow roundabout in Dundee after 2.15pm and then head down the A90 and M90 through Perth and Kinross, over the Friarton Bridge, en route to Edinburgh. This time is approximate.
Where are the best places to view?
Other than along the A90, there will be limited opportunities to view the cortege in Perth and Kinross. People in Tayside and Fife are being invited to the main event in Dundee.
Traffic from the west arriving at the Swallow roundabout will be taken east on the Kingsway to Camperdown Park. Traffic from the north-west will be routed via Coupar Angus Road to parking at Camperdown Park.
Are there official events in Perth and Kinross?
While there are no official events for the coffin cortege, there will be the official proclamation of the new sovereign, King Charles III.
It will be read out by the Sheriff Principal of Tayside, Central and Fife, Marysia Lewis, at Horsecross Plaza in Perth at approximately 4.45pm on Sunday.
Where to park in Perth and Kinross?
The council says parking along the A90 between Dundee and Perth is anticipated to be extremely busy. Motorists must park in a way that is safe, considerate and maintains access for emergency vehicles at all times. If you will be on the route of the cortege at any point, the council asks you to be mindful of your personal safety and that of others.
What roads will be closed in Perth and Kinross?
The council says the following will be implemented in whole or part as required. Delays should be expected and drivers are asked to follow any directions as required.
Access for emergency vehicles will be maintained and access to pedestrian paths on bridges will be under the direction of council staff and police.
- C483 Longforgan interchange for its full length.
- B953 overbridge from its junctions with the A90 (T) northbound and southbound slip lanes.
- U150 The Horn for its full width.
- C402 Inchmichael Interchange for its full length.
- U155 Inchcoonans for its full width.
- U155 Drums of Ardgaith for its full width.
- C401 Glendoick grade separated junction between the north and south A90 (T) slip roads for its full length.
- U79 Leetown for its full width.
- C484 leading to St Madoes between the north and south A90 (T) slip roads for its full length.
- U78 access road leading to Inchyra for its full width.
- U82 Kinfauns Grade separated junction for its full length.
- C417 Rhynd Road overbridge for its full length.
- U57 Dron overbridge for its full length.
- C416 Balmanno Hill overbridge for its full length.
- U69 Glenhead overbridge for its full length.
- B996 Cuthill Towers overbridge for its full length.
- U239 Colliston overbridge for its full length.
- C420 Hattonburn overbridge for its full length.
- C499 North Street, Milnathort overbridge for its full length.
- Junction 7 Milnathort (M90) overbridge for its full length.
- C500 Gallowhill overbridge for its full length.
- Junction 6 Kinross (M90) full circulatory roundabout for its full length.
- U225 Gairneybank overbridge for its full length.
- B9097 Junction 5 Gairneybank (M90) overbridge for its full length.
- Lochran overbridge for its full length.
- Blairadam overbridge for its full length.
- Mill Street, Perth, from Bridge Lane to Guard Vennel.
- Bridge Lane, Perth, from George Street to Mill Street.
When will the cortege leave Perth and Kinross?
With the cortege due to arrive in Edinburgh by 4pm, it should have left Perth and Kinross by around 3pm. All times are estimates.
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