Nicola Sturgeon has said Scotland will stand in solidarity with France after the lorry attacks in France.
The First Minister offered her support to all those affected in the 'senseless' attacks on a crowd in Nice.
My thoughts are with all those affected by this senseless attack on #Nice. Scotland stands in sadness and solidarity with France. 🇫🇷
— Nicola Sturgeon (@NicolaSturgeon) July 15, 2016
She wrote: "My thoughts are with all those affected by this senseless attack on #Nice. Scotland stands in sadness and solidarity with France.
84 people have been confirmed dead, including several children, and more than 50 remain in a serious condition in hospital when a lorry was driven into a crowd of people celebrating the national holiday of Bastille Day.
The French flag is flying at Glasgow City Chambers and at the French Consulate in Edinburgh as a mark of respect to those who lost their lives in the horrific attack.
Lord Provost #Pray for Nice French flag at half mast in solidarity with our Gallic cousins #auld alliance. pic.twitter.com/wFHbMnooQM
— Glasgow City Council (@GlasgowCC) July 15, 2016
Scottish Labour leader Kezia Dugdale tweeted: "Just catching up with the horrific news from #Nice. The sight of terrified kids running away from danger is haunting."
Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson said: "The early reports coming from Nice are horrific. Thoughts with those involved and emergency services on the scene."
At the second day of The Open at Royal Troon players were provided with the opportunity to wear black ribbons as a mark of solidarity.
French golfer Clement Sordet paid a personal tribute to the victims of his home country.
The 23-year-old wore a white cap inked with the message 'Pray For Nice' as he took to the fairways.
The French flag is also flying at half mast at the sports event to tribute that atrocities of last night's attack.
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