Bombardier Allison Jones has marked International Women's Day with a bang as she fired Edinburgh's one o'clock gun.
The District Gunner from Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire is the first women to be appointed to fire the gun at Edinburgh Castle.
The 41-year-old from the 105th Regiment Royal Artillery (Volunteers) said: "International Women's Day is a global celebration of women's achievements.
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