A mass has been held in Glasgow to commemorate the victims of the earthquake in Italy last week, which claimed at least 290 lives.

The special Mass for Italy was led by the Archbishop of Glasgow, Philip Tartaglia, and took place in St Andrew's Cathedral at 1pm on Monday.

The mass was an opportunity to show solidarity with relatives of those who perished in the devastating 6.2-magnitude quake in central Italy on August 24.

A special collection was sent around to assist those affected by the disaster.

Archbishop Tartaglia has also written to the Bishops of Ascoli Piceno and Rieti - the dioceses affected by the quake - to convey the support and sympathy of the people of Glasgow.

He wrote: "From the city and the archdiocese of Glasgow in Scotland, I send you this message of solidarity and support.

"In prayer I participate in the mourning and the suffering which has struck so many people of your diocese.

"I express my closeness and affection to all involved in this tragedy, especially to the children, young people and the elderly most affected."

He added: "As soon as I heard news of the tragedy, yesterday morning, I offered mass for the victims. As you will be able to discern from my surname, I too am from an Italian family, and I feel very personally the pain of those who have been afflicted.

"On Monday, I will celebrate in St Andrew's Cathedral, Glasgow, a special Mass for Italy in its moment of suffering, to which I am inviting both the Scots and Italian faithful and all people of goodwill from this city where the Italian presence is strong and much-appreciated.

"We will also take up a collection of funds very willingly which we will send to you to assist the stricken peoples of your diocese."