Readers' Pictures
Image of Scotland: St Kilda
The island of Boreray can be seen in the distance as the Swan, a 112-year-old restored herring drifter, leaves St Kilda bound for Shetland last week in this picture taken by reader Brian Coull
In pictures: HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier passes through Forth Bridge Picture gallery
A HUGE section of the hull of the first of the next generation of Royal Navy aircraft carriers has arrived at a Scottish shipyard after days at sea.
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Lothians in Pictures: Harperrig Reservoir
John Thomson took this picture from the eastern side of Harperrig Reservoir in West Lothian on a glorious spring day
Fantastic voyage: Flying boat drops in for Icelandair’s 75th anniversary video Picture gallery
A RESTORED flying boat has taken off from Scotland on an international voyage to mark an airline anniversary.
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Image of Scotland: Port Seton harbour
Tony Jones took this photograph of Ferry Lass the South Queensferry skiff competing in the first Scottish Coastal Rowing regatta, held in Port Seton harbour.
Readers’ pictures of the week Picture gallery
A SELECTION of pictures submitted by our readers and published in The Scotsman this week.
Lothians in Pictures: Inchcolm Island
A brooding sky hangs over the ruined abbey on Inchcolm Island, as captured by Evening News reader Dennis Connolly
Images of Scotland: Balgray, Lockerbie
George Porteous took this cute photograph of a red squirrel and friend in his garden in Balgray, Lockerbie
Lothians in Pictures: Forth Bridge
David McGuinness caught the moment two trains met midway across the Forth Bridge as yachts bobbed on the waters below
Images of Scotland: Pittencrieff Park, Dunfermline
Iain Wilkinson’s photograph of spring blossoms at Pittencrieff Park in Dunfermline indicates that winter might finally be behind us.
Annular eclipse: Skies light up in ring of fire over Asia and US Picture gallery
THE sun and moon aligned over the Earth in a rare astronomical event on Sunday - an annular eclipse that dimmed the skies over parts of Asia and North America, briefly turning the sun into a blazing ring of fire.
Images of Scotland: Bass Rock, Firth of Forth
This photograph of the Bass Rock lighthouse in the Firth of Forth with gannets flying overhead was taken by Walter Baxter from Galashiels
Teaser trailer released for new James Bond film Picture gallery
JAMES Bond is back in the first teaser of the secret agent’s latest adventure.
Lothians in Pictures: Yellowcraig Beach
Reader Angus N Bathgate took this photograph as a rider enjoyed the conditions at Yellowcraig Beach in East Lothian
Scottish Cup final: The talk of the toon are the Hearts in maroon Picture gallery
EDINBURGH’S famous Royal Mile is normally a beacon for tourists drawn by the street’s rich history and gothic beauty. However, as hundreds of jubilant Heart of Midlothian fans gathered around the police cordon and open-top bus yesterday, it was all about history in the making.
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Images of Scotland: Portobello beach, Edinburgh
Eighteen-month-old Ben McMurtrie from Leith takes his wellies for a toddle on chilly Portobello beach, as photographed by his father, John
Bayern Munich 1 - 1 Chelsea (Chelsea win 4-3 on pens): Didier Drogba penalty clinches Champions League victory in shoot-out Picture gallery
ROMAN Abramovich may have provided the resources, but it was another Russian Chelsea resembled last night as they won their first Champions League: Rasputin. This was a Chelsea that just couldn’t be killed off.
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Images of Scotland: Kirkudbright, Dumfries and Galloway
Gavin McQuarrie from Glasgow captured some magical coastal light in this beach scene near Kirkudbright in Dumfries and Galloway
The explosive history of Canongate’s cannonball Picture gallery
IT HAS a strong claim as one of Edinburgh’s most intriguing buildings, with a chequered history as a merchant’s home, a slum, a church house and a brothel.
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Anger after taking photos banned on Glasgow Subway
PASSENGERS have condemned plans to ban the use of cameras on Glasgow’s iconic Subway system, describing the move as “illogical” and “unnecessary.”
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Olympic flame flies into UK on golden wings Picture gallery
IT WAS the moment the 2012 Olympics actually came to Britain. Last night, the Olympic flame was delivered to UK soil by some of the main ambassadors of the London Games, including David Beckham and the Princess Royal.
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Lothians in Pictures: Hermiston Bait
Bernard Murphy pictured this fisherman enjoying the sunshine, peace and quiet beside the Union Canal at Hermiston.
Scotsman Photo Competition: Best of the rest Picture gallery
We have already announced the winner and runners-up, but here we present a selection of some of the best of the rest from April’s entries, from peeping squirrels to stormy seas.
Lothians in Pictures: Holyrood
News reader Steven Skinner was captivated by this unusual view towards parliament and the ancient backdrop of Arthur’s Seat
Lothians in Pictures: Forth Bridge
Lights illuminate the Forth Bridge as darkness falls in this atmospheric image taken by 13-year-old Lewis Fraser
Scottish independence: MoD ‘will want out’ of separate Scotland Picture gallery
THE Ministry of Defence will “want out” of an independent Scotland, moving defence contracts to territory “controlled by London”, a leading military analyst declared in the latest clash over the impact of secession.
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Francois Hollande spends inaugural night as president with Angela Merkel Picture gallery
FRANCE’S newly installed president Franc ois Hollande insisted that he and German chancellor Angela Merkel would “co-operate very closely” to deal with Europe’s debt crisis, following talks between the two leaders in Berlin last night.
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Rescue deal to bring William Adam mansion back from brink Picture gallery
THE future of one of Scotland’s most important listed buildings has been secured under a rescue deal set to trigger a £12 million overhaul for the crumbling 18th-century mansion in the Lothians.
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Francois Hollande breaks protocol to kiss crowd as he is sworn in as president Picture gallery
FRANCOIS Hollande was sworn in as France’s president in a ceremony that saw the country’s first Socialist leader in 17 years arrive in an environmentally friendly Citroen during a rain-soaked ride to the presidential palace.
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Lothians in Pictures: Portobello Promenade
Evening News reader John D Thomson captured this passer-by contemplating the rough sea at Portobello Promenade
In pictures: Diamond Jubilee waxwork of Queen Elizabeth II goes on show Picture gallery
PAINTER Lisa Burton applies finishing touches to a new waxwork figure of the Queen at Madame Tussauds in London yesterday.
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Diamond jamboree as Bonnie Prince Charlie’s gem auctioned off Picture gallery
A YELLOW diamond brooch once owned by Bonnie Prince Charlie and a rare stone worth £3 million are among jewels going under the hammer at auction today.
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Roberto Mancini sets his sights on Champions League glory for City Picture gallery
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini wants to build on title glory with a strong challenge in the Champions League next season. Mancini feels European success should be the next challenge after securing the Barclays Premier League – City’s first title success in 44 years – with a dramatic 3-2 win over QPR.
Lothians in Pictures: Lauriston Castle
Members of the Edinburgh Croquet Club enjoy a game on the lawns of Lauriston Castle in reader Dennis Connolly’s shot
Dundee United 2 - 0 Motherwell: Defeat fails to dampen European joy Picture gallery
STEPHEN CRAIGAN, in his final appearance for Motherwell, having announced his retirement earlier in the week, could not end on a high as goals by Johnny Russell and Jon Daly secured a comfortable victory for United.
Celtic 5 - 0 Hearts: Five-goal Hooper gets title party started Picture gallery
HAVING won the title five weeks ago, it merely required Celtic to go through the hoops, so to speak, of picking up the trophy that they so desperately wanted to regain from their greatest rivals.
Rangers takeover: Charles Green gives Ally McCoist hope for future video Picture gallery
RANGERS manager Ally McCoist breathed a sigh of relief yesterday as Rangers ended a season he described as the darkest in their history with a handsome victory over St Johnstone.
Lothians in Pictures: On the fly
Reader Kurien Koshy managed to snatch this shot of a tortoiseshell butterfly at rest
Bond grounds Super Puma helicopters after North Sea ditching video Picture gallery
AVIATION firm Bond announced on Friday night that its fleet of Super Puma helicopters will remain grounded indefinitely as the wreckage of the chopper that ditched into the North Sea was recovered and brought ashore at Peterhead harbour.
Leveson Inquiry: Rebekah Brooks drops e-mail bombshell on Jeremy Hunt video Picture gallery
PRESSURE was mounting on Jeremy Hunt on Friday night amid claims that he colluded with Rupert Murdoch’s empire in a bid to prevent a public inquiry into phone hacking.
Lothians in Pictures: Edinburgh Castle
News photographer Phil Wilkinson captured this view of The Castle through blossom-covered trees in Princes Street Gardens
Helicopter pilots praised as 14 survive North Sea ditching video Picture gallery
THE heroism and skill of two helicopter pilots was praised last night after 12 passengers and the two crew escaped with only minor cuts and bruises in a text-book controlled ditching in the North Sea.
Derailment brings rail disruption to north east of Scotland Picture gallery
HUNDREDS of rail passengers on the busy East Coast main line had their travel plans severely disrupted today after the derailment of an empty freight train.
Lothians in Pictures: Port Seton harbour
Colourful fishing gear piled up at Port Seton harbour caught the eye of Evening News reader Dennis Connolly
Lothians in Pictures: Edinburgh skyline
Steven Skinner wanted to capture the city’s skyline from Salisbury Crags as the sun disappeared – and he succeeded
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Lothians in Pictures: Bass Rock
Thousands of seabirds swirl around the Bass Rock as captured in this atmospheric image by Evening News reader Ian Lusk
New Arctic fox arrival at Highland Wildlife Park Picture gallery
The four-year-old female, named Elf, arrived from Holland last week as a companion for the park’s seven-year-old male Houdini.
Lothians in Pictures: Bass Rock
Bass Rock seems to glow in the distance in this moody photograph from Loretto School student Rachel Hill
Lothians in Pictures: Caerketton Hill
Reader Tor Sodergren snapped this view from the top of Caerketton Hill overlooking Hillend
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