Hundreds of mourners turned up to an Edinburgh church this morning for the funeral of former chancellor Alistair Darling, who died three weeks ago aged 70.
Mourners included former Prime Ministers Sir Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and the current shadow chancellor, Rachel Reeves, at St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral at Palmerston Place in the Capital.
Mr Darling died on November 30 following a stay in hospital where he was being treated for cancer. A private cremation took place on Monday.
1. Current leader
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer attending the memorial service of Alistair Darling at Edinburgh's St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. Photo: Andrew Milligan/ PA
2. Service
The Order of Service for the memorial service of Alistair Darling at Edinburgh's St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. Photo: Andrew Milligan/ PA
3. Former boss
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his wife Sarah Brown attending the memorial service of Alistair Darling at Edinburgh's St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. Mr Brown was Prime Minister when Mr Darling was chancellor. Photo: Andrew Milligan
4. Author
Edinburgh-based author Ian Rankin (right) attending the memorial service of Alistair Darling at Edinburgh's St Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. Photo: Andrew Milligan/ PA