The 600ft chimney stack at the former Longannet power station was demolished.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon pushed the button to ignite the 700kg of explosives to bring down the chimney stack which was the largest free-standing structure in Scotland.
It also marked the end of an are for the plant which once employed thousands of people.
The Kincardine site ceased operating in 2016.
In the wake of COP26 in Glasgow, ScottishPower projected Global Warming Stripes on to chimney stack and the slogan “Make Coal History” was beamed on to it.
Photographer Michael Gillen was at the scene when the stack came down, changing the landscape forever.
5. Longannet chimney demolition
The beginning of the end for the chimney ... Photo: Michael Gillen
6. Longannet chimney demolition
Reduced to rubbled ... the iconic chimney at Longannet which dominated the Firth of Forth skyline for over five decades. Photo: Michael Gillen
7. Longannet chimney demolition
A cloud of dust forms across Longannet Photo: Michael Gillen
8. Longannet chimney demolition
The spectacular aftermath of the demolition Photo: Michael Gillen