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Lothians in Pictures: Forth Bridge

The Forth Bridge is dwarfed by a massive anchor in this unusual perspective captured by News reader Isabel Armstrong

The Celtic squad are put through their paces on the Nou Camp turf

Images of Scotland: St Andrews

On a golfing trip to St Andrews, David Mollison from Kirknewton took this impressive photograph of the town from a neighbouring course.

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Lothians in Pictures: Portobello

Evening News reader John Thomson was in Joppa just in time to catch the last of the sunset behind Portobello

Swans and sygnets near Peebles

Images of Scotland: Swans near Peebles

Jim Grieve’s photograph of swans and their cygnets taken near Peebles recalls sunnier days full of promise at the beginning of summer

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Lothians in Pictures: North Berwick and the Bass Rock

Golfers tee off on North Berwick’s Glen course in front of Bass Rock, pictured by Ally Combe

Graeme D Skidmores photograph of Aberfoyle captures the magnificent colours of early autumn reflected in Loch Ard

Images of Scotland: Loch Ard, Aberfoyle

Graeme D Skidmore’s photograph of Aberfoyle captures the magnificent colours of early autumn reflected in Loch Ard

Lothians in pictures: Cramond

Two runners take advantage of fine weather to stride out in this sunrise snap taken by reader Milan Chudjak at Cramond.

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Images of Scotland: Bass Rock

The sun had a spectacular effect on Bass Rock last week and Stuart Macfarlane from Edinburgh was there with his camera to capture it

Picture: Hamish Irvine

Lothians in pictures: Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags

This crisp and clear shot of Arthur’s Seat and Salisbury Crags was taken by reader Hamish Irvine in the sunshine last week.

Paul Nicklen's winning photograph of emperor penguins in the Ross Sea

Emperor penguins rule wildlife photo awards video

A SUNLIT mass of emperor penguins charge towards the surface of the Ross Sea, Antarctica, in this striking image captured by Canadian Paul Nicklen, overall winner of Veolia Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

Loch Fyne, Inveraray

Image of Scotland: Loch Fyne, Inverary

Eric C Waugh from Edinburgh took this photograph of Vital Spark, the famous puffer, on the glassy water of Loch Fyne in Inveraray.

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Lothians in Pictures: Lauriston Castle

This atmospheric autumnal shot of fallen leaves at the Capital’s Lauriston Castle was taken by Dennis Connolly

Jill Todd Photographic Award video

Jill Todd was a young and talented photographer who graduated with a First Class Honours degree from the Photography and Film programme at Edinburgh Napier University in 2009.

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Images of Scotland: Achiltibuie beach, Highlands

Fiona Taylor from Edinburgh took this picture of a battered old boat, looking across to Dundonnell from the pebble beach at Achiltibuie in the Highlands

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Lothians in Pictures: Swan and cygnet

City resident Kurien Koshy Yohannan pictured this cygnet hitching a ride on its parent’s back during a river stroll

Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Images of Scotland: Jedburgh Deer and Farm Park in the Borders

A stag enjoys the autumn sunshine while surveying his land at Jedburgh Deer and Farm Park in the Borders, as photographed by The Scotsman’s Phil Wilkinson

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Lothians in Pictures: St Anthony’s Chapel

St Anthony’s Chapel in Holyrood Park is bathed in an eerie light in this picture taken by Anthony O’Neill

Looking eastward up Glen Etive from the head of Loch Etive

Images of Scotland: Glen Etive from the head of Loch Etive

Colin Mann shot this image looking eastward up Glen Etive from the head of Loch Etive simply to reflect on the pleasure of encountering such beautiful scenery on a wonderful day

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Lothians in Pictures: Forth Road Bridge

Janina Dolny pictured this boat getting a tow from her vantage point on the Forth Road Bridge

Fishermen row across Loch Watten near Wick in the Highlands

Images of Scotland: Loch Watten near Wick

If Val Beales Chalmers’ photograph of late afternoon fishing on Loch Watten near Wick in the Highlands doesn’t make you wish you were on the water, you probably already are

St Ninian's opencast mine, north of Dunfermline

In pictures: Scotland’s Landscapes from the air video

A stunning collection of aerial photographs of Scotland has been released by the Royal Commission on the Ancient and Historical Monuments of Scotland.

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Lothians in Pictures: Royal Botanic Garden

Bob Smith was surprised but delighted to find these autumn-flowering crocuses on a visit to the Royal Botanic Garden

The full moon rising behind Melrose Abbey

Images of Scotland: Melrose Abbey

Dr Dennis Connolly estimated where the recent full moon would rise behind Melrose Abbey, and took this backlit shot of the historic structure

Fishing in the loch at Gartcosh. Picture: Robert Perry

In pictures: Autumn scenes around Gartcosh video

With the temperature dropping and the seasons changing Scotsman photographer Robert Perry took advantage of the clear sunshine to capture these Autumnal images around the loch at Gartcosh in North Lanarkshire.

The northern lights were especially prominent this week

Readers’ pictures of the week video

A selection of pictures submitted by our readers.

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Lothians in Pictures: Blackford Pond

RALPH Stewart pictured this beautiful reflection in the water of Blackford Pond while enjoying a Sunday stroll

The Northern Lights observed from the Ochil Hills. Picture: Bryan Burke

Timelapse video: Northern Lights across rural Perthshire video Picture gallery

Stargazers across Scotland were treated to a stunning display of the Northern Lights last night, with many capturing the phenomenon on camera.

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Picture: Susan Cook

Images of Scotland: Gullane, East Lothian

THIS photograph of waves breaking near the shore at Gullane in East Lothian was taken by Susan Cook.

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Lothians in Pictures: Edinburgh skyline

The Camera Obscura stands out against the night sky in this photo taken from Princes Street by Dr Dennis Connolly

Picture: David Flint

Images of Scotland: South Queensferry

David Flint took this photograph of this colourful peacock butterfly enjoying the sunshine in his South Queensferry garden

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Lothians in Pictures: Hawes Pier

Alan Nimmo pictured this lifeboat returning to Hawes Pier, with the Forth Bridge looming large behind

Picture: Jim Marshall

Images of Scotland: Monikie, Angus

Jim Marshall from Monikie in Angus was on hand with his camera when this red squirrel tucked into a snack.

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Lothians in Pictures: Arthur’s Seat

Arthur’s Seat is viewed in all its glory – and in a puddle’s reflection – in this picture sent in by News reader John Thain

Climbing Ben Lomond on a beautiful clear day

Images of Scotland: Ben Lomond

Alexander Martin says that the dry and clear weather, affording spectacular views, made climbing Ben Lomond all the more special

Exhibition aims for 46 million audience

The world’s largest simultaneous global photography exhibition will hit digital screens across 22 countries from tomorrow.

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Images of Scotland: Parliament Square, near St Giles’ Cathedral

Scotsman photographer Phil Wilkinson took this picture of the statue depicting the restoration of Charles II in Edinburgh’s Parliament Square, with St Giles’ Cathedral in the background

Summerhall curator Paul Robertson with the photos from the exhibition. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Johnny Cash: The man in black and white, as intimate photos set to be exhibited at Summerhall

A FLEDGLING arts centre has been chosen to host an exhibition of intimate photographs charting a decade in the life of American country music legend Johnny Cash.

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The Khan of Kalat seated on the right with his sons (c. 1857-93)

British Raj revisited through lens of Scottish photographer Picture gallery

FROM evocative images of bustling bazaars and fruit markets, to visceral landscapes capturing an era when Karachi was just a small town rather than a sprawling metropolis, they provide a tantalising glimpse of the Indian subcontinent in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Picture: John D Thomson

Lothians in pictures: Fisherrow Harbour, Musselburgh

EVENING News reader John D Thomson captured this tranquil scene of boats moored in Fisherrow Harbour at Musselburgh

Autumn sunshine on the West Highland Way

Readers’ pictures of the week video

A selection of pictures submitted by our readers.

Ganavan Bay, Oban

Images of Scotland: Ganavan Bay, Oban

This photograph of late summer paddling in Ganavan Bay, Oban was taken by Scotsman reader Fraser Douglas

Picture: Alan Ross

Lothians in pictures: Calton Hill, Edinburgh

ALAN Ross pictured this stunning sunrise above the distinctive outline of the Capital’s Calton Hill

These water loving animals are known for their extremely agile, hand-like front paws. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

In pictures: Otter pups pop out to play Picture gallery

Edinburgh Zoo’s Oriental short-clawed otters welcomed five new-borns in July, and yesterday the pups, now 10 weeks old, were out and about in their enclosure.

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Autumn sun shines on walkers heading south on the West Highland Way from Inversnaid

Images of Scotland: West Highland Way from Inversnaid

Autumn sun shines on walkers heading south on the West Highland Way from Inversnaid, as photographed by Rob Smallman from Dunblane

Paul Lawrie took the Ryder Cup to the Gleneagles Hotel to continue Team Europe's celebrations. Picture: Jane Barlow

Paul Lawrie shows off the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles video

PAUL Lawrie was instrumental in Europe’s Ryder Cup success at the weekend - and now he wishes the next tournament in Scotland could start tomorrow, as he brought the trophy to Gleneagles today.

Celtic sealed their first-ever away win at the group stages in Moscow. Picture: SNS

Spartak Moscow 2 - 3 Celtic: Celtic in last-gasp win Picture gallery

GEORGIOS Samaras’ last-gasp header gave Celtic a dramatic Champions League Group G

victory over 10-man Spartak as Neil Lennon’s men recorded a first away win in the group stages of the Champions League.

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Lothians in Pictures: Cramond

This idyllic image of sailing craft at Cramond was captured by Linda Monteith while on her way to work

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Images of Scotland: Sgurr a Choire Ghairbh from Beinn Fhada

The rain stopped for long enough for Mark Walker to take this picture looking over onto Sgurr a Choire Ghairbh on the way down from climbing Beinn Fhada

Ursula Andress as Honey Ryder in Dr No from 1962

In pictures: 50 years of James Bond on screen video

THE world’s most famous spy marks a half century of martinis, girls, Aston Martins and deranged villains on Friday when ‘Global James Bond Day’ celebrates the 50th anniversary of 007.

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Lothians in Pictures: Port Seton harbour

John Thomson took this picture of Port Seton harbour, with Cockenzie Power Station and Arthur’s Seat in the background

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