Passengers took to the skies on British Airways's new Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft for the first time yesterday.
An invited group of frequent fliers boarded the plane in Edinburgh, which then flew over the Highlands and Islands and returned to the Scottish capital.
The aircraft, flying north from its base in Manston, Kent, also landed at Newcastle for a short time on its way to Scotland.
Simon Scholey, BA's chief technical pilot who was on the flight deck, said: "Serving the people of Scotland is enormously important for British Airways so it seemed right that the first-ever customer flight will take place here.
"We were very much looking forward to showcasing it to the people both on board and on the ground."
Dreamliner jets were grounded worldwide in January because of problems with lithium-ion batteries that overheated or caught fire.
Flights resumed four months later after a revamped battery system was installed in the planes.
The airline's 787 promises lower cabin noise, better air quality for passengers and extra comfort during any turbulence.
Gordon Dewar, managing director at Edinburgh Airport, said: "It's great for our staff to get the chance to see and familiarise themselves with the new aircraft."
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