The largest Sikh temple in the country has opened its doors to worshippers after 10 years of planning.

The grand opening of the Gurdwara took place on Sunday in Glasgow and was attended by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and a host of other dignitaries.

Situated on Berkeley Street in the Finnieston area of the city, the construction of the temple is estimated to have cost £8m, more than 60% of which came from community donations.

Almost all of the material used in the construction of the Gurdwara was imported from India.

As well as being Scotland's largest Sikh temple, it is also the largest religious building of any kind in Glasgow and thought to be one of the largest in the country.

Sunday's grand opening of the Singh Sabha Gurdwara began at 11am with a religious procession, which saw the High Priest carry the holy scriptures on his head into the prayer hall, known as The Guru's Diwin.

The books were then placed on a throne, followed by a short prayer and sermon.

The procession returned outside for a flag-raising ceremony before heading back into the prayer hall, where the First Minister and other dignitaries addressed the congregation.

From there the procession went to the community hall, known as Langar Hall, for a vegetarian lunch, where they were again joined by Ms Sturgeon.

Attendees entering the Gurdwara were required to remove their shoes and cover their heads. Headscarves were provided.

The grand opening was open to all members of the wider community and people of all faiths, and the Gurdwara will be available to the general public when not needed for worship.

The temple will be able to hold 1500 worshippers, and will also contain classrooms, a library, an office and a ceremonial pool.

It will be open to all to come and eat seven days a week.

The first Gurdwara was opened in the Gorbals during the 1950s.

The literal translation of the word 'Gurdwara' is 'the door that leads to the Guru', although in a modern Gurdwara the Guru refers to the holy Sikh scriptures as opposed to a person.

'Gurdwara' can also mean 'House of God', although Sikhs believe that God is everywhere.

Scotland is home to around 20,000 Sikhs, with the majority of them living in the Glasgow area.