GLASGOW was transformed as one of Edinburgh's biggest tourist attractions arrived in the city.

The colours and sounds of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo took over the city streets as a parade, including pipe bands, brass bands and dance groups, marched through the city centre.

Starting on Cochrane Street, the group paraded around George Square before progressing down Renfield Street and Union Street, along Argyle Street, then up Queen Street and back to the square.

The parade couldn't enter the square as it is sealed off to allow for resurfacing work.

More than 600 performers took part, including soldiers from The Black Watch, Royal Irish Regiment, Royal Regiment of Scotland, Royal Tank Regiment and Scots Guards.

There were also representatives Malta, Mexico, Mongolia, New Zealand, Oman and South Korea.

Among those watching was Bill Moodie, a retired college lecturer from Muirhead, who said: "It was really very good, but when they close George Square, there's not another venue in Glasgow big enough."

Ruth Cargill, from Bishopbriggs, said: "It was excellent. It promoted the Tattoo itself, and showed our serving soldiers are prepared to use their time to come here, and show the public what they're about."