In pictures: The 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

The 2018 Commonwealth Games got underway today as 71 nations paraded through Carrara Stadium in Australia's Gold Coast.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Apr 2018, 14:14 BST
Updated 4th Apr 2018, 16:04 BST
Team Scotland flag bearer Eilidh Doyle. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)Team Scotland flag bearer Eilidh Doyle. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
Team Scotland flag bearer Eilidh Doyle. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Scotland’s largest team ever to travel to an overseas Games opened proceedings.

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