The funeral cortege made its way down the Royal Mile with hundreds lining the streets on Friday afternoon to pay their respects to fallen firefighter Barry Martin on the day of his funeral at St Giles’ Cathedral.
Firefighters from across Scotland paid tribute to Barry Martin, who died on January 27 at the age of 38, after sustaining serious injuries while fighting the fire at the building on Edinburgh’s Princes Street four days before.
Ahead of his funeral on Friday at St Giles’ Cathedral in the Scottish capital, his wife Shelley paid tribute to him as a “motivated” man who was “driven” to be a firefighter.
9. SFRS wreath
The SFRS tweeted today: "Barry's family wish to thank everyone for their support, wishes and love at the hardest time of their lives. They will be deep in our thoughts today and always." Photo: Lisa Ferguson
10. The procession
The funeral procession was guided by a piper to the Cathedral. Photo: Lisa Ferguson
11. The First Minister
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon laid flowers outside the Cathedral to pay her respects. Photo: Lisa Ferguson