The day in pictures: Stunning photographs that made today's news

The event in Edinburgh was a success

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Thousands attend successful return of Samhuinn Fire Festival to Edinburgh
More than 6,000 people gathered at Holyrood Park to take part in the annual Samhuinn Fire Festival on Thursday night.

First look pictures reveal the interior of Glasgow’s new bookshop-themed bar

First look pictures reveal the interior of Glasgow’s new bookshop-themed bar

First look pictures reveal the interior of Glasgow’s new bookshop-themed bar

King Charles III during the 25th Anniversary celebrations of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh. Picture date: Saturday September 28, 2024

King Charles III during the 25th Anniversary celebrations of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh. Picture date: Saturday September 28, 2024

King Charles III

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Pictures show how the day unfolded as King Charles III visited Holyrood in Edinburgh

A dog outside Pollokshields Burgh Halls in Glasgow during General Election

A dog outside Pollokshields Burgh Halls in Glasgow during General Election

General Election 2024

It's a dog's life as pooches steal the show at polling stations

Scotland fans in Munich

Scotland fans in Munich

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Scotland fans invade Munich as Tartan Army takeover continues

The festival celebrates the Celtic May Day

The festival celebrates the Celtic May Day

Cultural attractions

Thousands light up sky for Edinburgh's Beltane Fire Festival

A bus was placed in the river during the drill

A bus was placed in the river during the drill

Police Scotland

Disaster drill with bus in the Clyde rehearsed by emergency services

Extinction Rebellion activists hold a protest at AIG insurance company offices in Glasgow

Extinction Rebellion activists hold a protest at AIG insurance company offices in Glasgow

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Climate activists occupy offices in Glasgow protest, in pictures

Model Rail Scotland has returned to the SEC in Glasgow this weekend

Model Rail Scotland has returned to the SEC in Glasgow this weekend

Model rail enthusiasts gather at huge Glasgow exhibition, in pictures

A woman and child at the Gaza protest on the Isle of Bute

A woman and child at the Gaza protest on the Isle of Bute

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Islanders march through streets calling for peace in Palestine

Capital Sci-Fi Con in Edinburgh's O2 Academy

Capital Sci-Fi Con in Edinburgh's O2 Academy

Daleks, Darth Vader and Scooby gang at sci-fi convention, in pictures

Protesters gather outside the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow calling for a Gaza ceasefire

Protesters gather outside the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow calling for a Gaza ceasefire

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Pictures as Gaza protesters march on Scottish Labour conference

Best photos of Scotland in 2023, chosen by our photographer

Best photos of Scotland in 2023, chosen by our photographer

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Photographer shares 14 favourite pictures from Scotland in 2023

The Loony Dook 2024 in South Queensferry

The Loony Dook 2024 in South Queensferry

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Hundreds take part in Loony Dook celebrations, in pictures

Mermaids take part in the Loony Dook 2024 in Kinghorn, Fife

Mermaids take part in the Loony Dook 2024 in Kinghorn, Fife

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Brave souls take the plunge in Loony Dook dip, in pictures

Colin Mearns' favourite photos of 2023

Colin Mearns' favourite photos of 2023

Colin Mearns: My favourite pictures of 2023 from dance to politics

Claire and Jamie Fraser played by Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan in Outlander

Claire and Jamie Fraser played by Caitriona Balfe and Sam Heughan in Outlander

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11 striking Outlander filming locations you can visit in Scotland

Glasgow Santa Dash 2023

Glasgow Santa Dash 2023

Beatson Cancer Charity

Thousands take part in Santa Dash in Glasgow, in pictures

Snow shower in Ballater, Scotland

Snow shower in Ballater, Scotland

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Scotland is dusted with a sprinkling of snow, in pictures

Ice Bed by Nima Sarikhani, UK, of a polar bear in Norway's Svalbard archipelago.

Ice Bed by Nima Sarikhani, UK, of a polar bear in Norway's Svalbard archipelago.

The happy turtle and contenders for 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Palestine protest on Buchanan Street steps in Glasgow

Palestine protest on Buchanan Street steps in Glasgow

Buchanan Street

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Children join Glasgow protest for Palestine ceasefire

The awards were held in Prestonfield House

The awards were held in Prestonfield House

Scottish Politician of the Year

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In pictures: The winners at the 2023 Herald Scottish Politician of the Year awards

The Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2023

The Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2023

In pictures: The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2023

Nicola Sturgeon winning the Scottish Politician of the Year Award in 2008

Nicola Sturgeon winning the Scottish Politician of the Year Award in 2008

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Scottish Politician of the Year Awards from 1999 to 2022, in pictures

Edinburgh Remembrance Sunday service at City Chambers, November 12, 2023

Edinburgh Remembrance Sunday service at City Chambers, November 12, 2023

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Scotland honours the fallen in Remembrance Sunday service, in pictures

Pro-Palestinan demonstration at the Buchanan Street steps in Glasgow. Jeewan Wadi age eight from Gaza pictured speaking to the crowd

Pro-Palestinan demonstration at the Buchanan Street steps in Glasgow. Jeewan Wadi age eight from Gaza pictured speaking to the crowd

Buchanan Street

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Hundreds join pro-Palestine protest in Glasgow, in pictures

Duisdale House on the Isle of Skye has been voted best in the Highlands and Islands

Duisdale House on the Isle of Skye has been voted best in the Highlands and Islands

Highlands & Islands

Inside the Skye hotel voted best in Highlands and Islands

New pub Hope & Vincent opens in Glasgow's St Vincent Street

New pub Hope & Vincent opens in Glasgow's St Vincent Street

First look inside new Glasgow pub with 'giant' sports screens and jukebox

Mexican street food restaurant Topolabamba is opening in Glasgow's West End

Mexican street food restaurant Topolabamba is opening in Glasgow's West End

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First look at Mexican street food restaurant opening in Glasgow's west end

School staff from Unison go on strike in Glasgow

School staff from Unison go on strike in Glasgow

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School staff protest in Glasgow during day of strike action, in pictures

Samhuinn fire festival in Edinburgh, October 2023

Samhuinn fire festival in Edinburgh, October 2023

Celtic traditions

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Samhuinn fire festival performers light up Edinburgh, in pictures

The GlasGLOW event, organised by itison is entitled 'Who You Gonna Call' returns to Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens from the 27th October to 12th November and is inspired by Ghostbusters

The GlasGLOW event, organised by itison is entitled 'Who You Gonna Call' returns to Glasgow’s Botanic Gardens from the 27th October to 12th November and is inspired by Ghostbusters

In pictures: GlasGLOW returns to the Botanic Gardens with Ghostbusters theme

Fans arrive at TRNSMT for day two

Fans arrive at TRNSMT for day two

The best pictures from day two of TRNSMT 2023 as Sam Fender headlines in the rain

Jarvis Cocker of Pulp on stage at TRNSMT

Jarvis Cocker of Pulp on stage at TRNSMT

The best pictures from day one of TRNSMT as Pulp headline Glasgow music festival

The Red Arrows fly over the Royal Mile

The Red Arrows fly over the Royal Mile

King Charles III

The best images from Edinburgh as King Charles III receives the Honours of Scotland

The Old Train House, Edinburgh

The Old Train House, Edinburgh

Scotland's Home of the Year revealed tonight — Which properties are in the running?

In pictures: Trailblazing Scottish boxing great Ken Buchanan laid to rest

In pictures: Trailblazing Scottish boxing great Ken Buchanan laid to rest

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In pictures: Trailblazing Scottish boxing great Ken Buchanan laid to rest

Outgoing First Minster of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon leaves Bute House in Edinburgh for the last time as First Minister after signing her official resignation letter to King Charles III. Picture date: Tuesday March 28, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS

Outgoing First Minster of Scotland Nicola Sturgeon leaves Bute House in Edinburgh for the last time as First Minister after signing her official resignation letter to King Charles III. Picture date: Tuesday March 28, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS

Nicola Sturgeon

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In pictures: Nicola Sturgeon's final moments as FM before leaving Bute House

(left to right) Ash Regan, Kate Forbes and Humza Yousaf taking part in the SNP leadership hustings at Eden Court, Inverness. Picture date: Saturday March 4, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS SNP Hustings. Photo credit should read: Paul Campbell/PA

(left to right) Ash Regan, Kate Forbes and Humza Yousaf taking part in the SNP leadership hustings at Eden Court, Inverness. Picture date: Saturday March 4, 2023. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS SNP Hustings. Photo credit should read: Paul Campbell/PA

SNP leadership race 2023

SNP leadership contest

A new exhibition celebrating 50 years of printmaking at Glasgow Print Studio is set to open at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on Friday 18 November. Pictured is artist Sandi Anderson with her etching ...in the Eye of the Beholder. The Love of Print

A new exhibition celebrating 50 years of printmaking at Glasgow Print Studio is set to open at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum on Friday 18 November. Pictured is artist Sandi Anderson with her etching ...in the Eye of the Beholder. The Love of Print

An exhibition that embraces the very Glaswegian belief that art is for all

The Scottish Politician of the Year Awards took place at the Prestonfield House Hotel on Thursday.

The Scottish Politician of the Year Awards took place at the Prestonfield House Hotel on Thursday.

Local government

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In pictures: The Scottish Politician of the Year Awards 2022

International Women's Day: Only 0.4% of all journalists were women of colour

International Women's Day: Only 0.4% of all journalists were women of colour

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International Women's Day: Only 0.4% of all journalists were women of colour

Covid, crackdowns and coups: A look back at 2021 in stunning pictures

Covid, crackdowns and coups: A look back at 2021 in stunning pictures

New York Times Series

Covid, crackdowns and coups: A look back at 2021 in stunning pictures

Football stars arrive at Celtic Park for Lisbon Legend Bertie Auld's funeral

Football stars arrive at Celtic Park for Lisbon Legend Bertie Auld's funeral

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Football stars pay their final respects to Lisbon Legend Bertie Auld

Inside Scotland's million-pound homes currently up for sale as demand soars

Inside Scotland's million-pound homes currently up for sale as demand soars

Inside Scotland's million-pound homes currently up for sale as demand soars

In pictures: Scotland's Kiltwalk takes place for the first time in two years

In pictures: Scotland's Kiltwalk takes place for the first time in two years

In pictures: Scotland's Kiltwalk takes place for the first time in two years

Royal Mile street performer, 2021, copyright Gordon Terris/Herald & Times group

Royal Mile street performer, 2021, copyright Gordon Terris/Herald & Times group

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Long live Edinburgh's greatest theatre, the Royal Mile, – a street of thrills

Indiana Jones filming continues in Glasgow city centre

Indiana Jones filming continues in Glasgow city centre

Indiana Jones filming continues in Glasgow city centre