Summary

  • The Scottish Parliament was recalled to allow MSPs to pay respects to the Duke of Edinburgh who died on Friday

  • First Minister Nicola Sturgeon begins the tributes to Prince Philip saying he was thoughtful, intelligent and a "bookworm, just like me"

  • The Conservative's Ruth Davidson says although the duke was a man born before the invention of TV he was a "moderniser in life and work"

  • Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar says "we lost an extraordinary public servant who dedicated his life to our country". His thoughts and prayers are with the Queen in the "difficult times ahead"

  • Scotland's political parties suspended election campaigning on Friday following the Royal death

  • Flags outside Holyrood have been flying at half-mast as a mark of respect to the 99-year-old

  • Scottish Green co-leader Patrick Harvie offers his condolences, but he adds that other families are facing loss, particularly during the pandemic

  • Scottish Liberal Democratic leader Willie Rennie says that the prince left "lasting impressions", adding "sometimes he offended, but he was not an offensive man"

  • Campaigning for the Scottish Parliament election on 6 May is due to resume on Tuesday

  1. Scottish Parliament tributes endpublished at 11:57 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Prince Philip

    As the tributes from Holyrood's party leaders draw to a close, that brings an end to the live page.

    Tributes are also being paid today in the House of Commons and House of Lords in London, the Senedd in Cardiff, and at the Northern Ireland Assembly.

    The commemorations take place ahead of the duke's funeral on Saturday.

  2. Rennie: Duke's impact 'utterly outstanding'published at 11:52 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Mr Rennie says the Duke sometime offended but adds he does not share the view of some that he was an offensive man.

    He adds: "For so many he has been part of a family that has provided comfort and stability in what can be a turbulent and intimidating world."

    The Scottish Liberal Democrat leader says he was a "steadfast presence" when so much was changing around him.

    Mr Rennie says his two sons were active in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards.

    He adds: "His impact on my family has been great.

    "His impact on millions of others has been utterly outstanding."

  3. Rennie recalls brief encounter with Duke at receptionpublished at 11:49 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Willie Rennie

    Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Willie Rennie recalled how Prince Philip once "bounced up" to him at a reception and demanded to know what the badge on his lapel - in the shape of a blue man - was for.

    He told the Duke it was to show support for the prostate cancer campaign.

    Mr Rennie says: "He looked at me closely and said: 'Have you got it or are you against it?'

    "Then he bounced off again.

    "The engagement was only 30 seconds long but it has stayed with me, and was to be retold numerous times over the years.

    "It seems that he left lasting impressions with so many other too."

  4. 'This has been a year of terrible loss'published at 11:48 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Mr Harvie goes on to say: "This has been a year of terrible loss for the world. Including up to 150,000 Covid deaths across the UK.

    "Most of them announced without ceremony as daily statistics.

    "The toll has been heaviest on those with least."

  5. Harvie offers condolencespublished at 11:42 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Patrick Harvie

    Scottish Greens co-leader Patrick Harvie offers his condolences to Prince Philip's family and friends after the Duke's death.

    Mr Harvie says his party (as republicans) considered whether or not to take part in today's tributes.

    However, he says "respect and compassion" are due in times of loss.

  6. Sarwar hails legacy of Duke's awards schemepublished at 11:38 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    The Duke of Edinburgh attends the Presentation Reception for The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award holders in the gardens at the Palace of Holyroodhouse on July 6, 2017Image source, Getty Images
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    The Duke of Edinburgh attended a reception for The Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award holders at the Palace of Holyroodhouse in 2017

    Mr Sarwar says there will be countless other young lives who have been saved by the Duke's award scheme, which was launched in 1956.

    At the time Prince Philip said if you could get a young person to success in any one area then that feeling of success would spread over into many others.

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    Following the difficult year experience by so many young people with their lives and their learning disrupted by Covid, Prince Philip's words from 65 years ago are just as relevant today and a reminder of the collective national mission we face in the years ahead to make sure ever child fulfils their potential.

    Anas Sarwar, Scottish Labour leader

  7. Prince Philip was 'an extraordinary public servant'published at 11:32 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Anas Sarwar

    Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar tells MSPs: "On Friday we lost an extraordinary public servant who dedicated his long life to our country as well as transforming lives for young people across the word and promoting the issue of global conservation that we all now recognise as so important."

    He says he cannot imagine the pressures of being monarch but adds everyone can empathise with the pain of losing a loved one.

    Mr Sarwar adds he never had the pleasure of meeting Prince Philip.

    But he recalls the experiences of a man who was jailed at the age of 17 but who found a "new direction" in life through the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme.

  8. Prince Philip led 'a life of remarkable public service'published at 11:28 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Prince Philip taking the Royal Marines' salute in 2011

    Ms Davidson tells the chamber Prince Philip served:

    • 64 years as Captain General of the Royal Marines
    • 61 years heading the Duke of Edinburgh Awards scheme
    • 20 years as the president of WWF UK
    • A further 15 years as its international president
    • 57 years as the chancellor of the University of Edinburgh
  9. 'Grief is the price we pay for love'published at 11:25 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    ruth davidson

    Ruth Davidson begins: "Grief is the price we pay for love."

    The Scottish Conservative's Holyrood leader says this in recognition of the huge sense of loss the Queen must be feeling right now.

    Ms Davidson goes on to say the duke was a moderniser in life as well as work.

  10. 'Thoughtful, deeply interesting and fiercely intelligent'published at 11:21 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Nicola Sturgeon with the Queen and the Duke of EdinburghImage source, Getty Images

    Nicola Sturgeon says she "always enjoyed" her conversations with the Duke and describes him as a "thoughtful man, deeply interesting and fiercely intelligent."

    The first minister adds: "He was also a serious bookworm, which I am too, so talking about the books we were reading was often for me a real highlight of out conversation."

    She praises his passion for conservation, contribution to charity and hailed the success of the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

    Ms Sturgeon adds it provides "opportunity, hope and inspiration" in more than 100 countries across the world.

    The duke led an "extraordinary life", the first minister added.

  11. 'A moderniser in life'published at 11:20 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

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  12. Duke of Edinburgh was 'devoted to supporting the Queen'published at 11:17 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    The first minister highlights Prince Philip's distinguished military career for which, alone, "he is owed a significant debt of gratitude".

    But she adds the Second World War was just the beginning of his life of public service - as he went on to become the longest-serving consort in British history.

    Ms Sturgeon says that his role "can't have been an easy one, particularly for one who is spirited and energetic by temperament".

    She also points out that he was the husband of a powerful woman at a time when it was "even more of an exception than it is today."

    Ms Sturgeon adds: "The Duke of Edinburgh was devoted to supporting the Queen.

    "They were a true partnership."

  13. First Minister leads tributes to Prince Philippublished at 11:08 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    nicola sturgeon

    First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the tributes paid to the Prince Philip show the affection he was in held in in Scotland, the UK and around the world.

    Ms Sturgeon expressed her deepest sympathy to the Queen, her children and the wider royal family.

    She said he had "already led a life of distinction" before he became a public figure.

  14. Sturgeon witnessed the 'strength of the partnership' between the Queen and the Dukepublished at 11:07 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

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  15. MSPs observe a minute's silencepublished at 11:01 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

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    Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh gets proceedings under way by calling for MSPs to observe a minute's silence, as a mark of respect to Prince Philip.

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  16. Analysis: Holyrood recalledpublished at 10:58 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Glenn Campbell
    BBC Scotland Political Editor

    This is the sixth time Holyrood has been recalled in its short history but the first occasion MSPs have been brought back during an election campaign.

    That is only possible because of special pandemic arrangements that mean parliament has not been formally stood down in the usual way and MSPs continue in their roles until 5 May.

    There were similar tributes from Scottish party leaders when the Queen Mother died in 2002.

    The Duke of Edinburgh was a regular visitor to Holyrood, attending the royal openings of each session with the Queen whose royal palace is next door to parliament.

    Election campaigning has been suspended since Friday ahead of an important week in which postal voting begins. Labour has put back its manifesto launch by a week.

    There was a more prolonged interruption to campaigning in the devolution referendum that set up the Scottish Parliament in 1997 following the death of Princess Diana.

  17. Prince Philip: A close association with Scotlandpublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Prince Philip in costume for a production of Macbeth at Gordonstoun in July 1935Image source, Getty Images
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    Prince Philip in costume for a production of Macbeth at Gordonstoun in July 1935

    Prince Philip's close association with Scotland started in his school days and lasted more than 80 years.

    According to his headmaster's report, the prince was universally trusted and liked at Gordonstoun school in the north east of Scotland.

    The future Duke of Edinburgh attended the boarding school in Moray until 1939.

    In the early 1930s, Prince Philip of Greece, as he then was, had attended Salem School in Germany.

    It was founded by Dr Kurt Hahn, a German Jew who was a famous educational innovator. The school focused on military discipline and physical education, as well as academia.

    However, Dr Hahn fled Germany after he was arrested for speaking out against Hitler. He established Gordonstoun as the British version of Salem - and Prince Philip followed him there two terms later.

    Prince PhilipImage source, Getty Images
  18. Scotland's tributes to 'remarkable' Prince Philippublished at 10:37 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

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    The Duke of Edinburgh’s enduring connection with Scotland

    Tributes have been paid in Scotland to the Duke of Edinburgh following his death at the age of 99.

    Political leaders have expressed their condolences and parties have suspended their Holyrood election campaigns.

    Flags have been lowered at the Scottish Parliament, which will be recalled shortly so MSPs can pay tribute to Prince Philip.

    The organisers of the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme described him as "a remarkable man".

  19. Prince Philip: Scottish Parliament recalled to remember dukepublished at 10:31 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    The Queen and Prince PhilipImage source, Getty Images

    The Scottish Parliament is being recalled at 11:00 to allow MSPs to pay tribute to Prince Philip.

    Scotland's political parties suspended campaigning on Friday for the Holyrood election on 6 May following the Duke of Edinburgh's death.

    Campaigning is due to resume on Tuesday.

    Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh said it was only fitting that MSPs should be able to pay their respects when parliament is recalled.

    Flags outside Holyrood have been flying at half-mast as a mark of respect since the duke's death last Friday.

  20. Welcomepublished at 09:56 British Summer Time 12 April 2021

    Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh said Prince Philip had attended every royal occasion at Holyrood before retiringImage source, Getty IMages
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    Presiding Officer Ken Macintosh said Prince Philip had attended every royal occasion at Holyrood before retiring

    Good morning and welcome to BBC Scotland's coverage of Holyrood's tribute to Prince Philip, on Monday 12 April 2021.

    Flags have been at half-mast at the Scottish Parliament buildingImage source, Reuters
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    Flags have been at half-mast at the Scottish Parliament building