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Pupils at Cairns Primary School reveal the finished version of their contribution to the Rutherglen 900

The school project helping Glasgow children bring 900 years of history to life

Children from three Rutherglen primary schools created a community tapestry inspired by the Bayeux Tapestry to celebrate the town's 900th anniversary and connect with its rich history.

Alex Marshall, flag bearer of Scotland alongside Sarah Adlington, baton bearer leads their delegation during the opening ceremony for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Picture date: Thursday July 23, 2026.

Alex Marshall, flag bearer of Scotland alongside Sarah Adlington, baton bearer leads their delegation during the opening ceremony for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Picture date: Thursday July 23, 2026.

Commonwealth Games

Commonwealth games opening ceremony in pictures featuring the Royals and the Tardis

Jam Sandwich warm up the crowd for the weekend Tiree music festival

Jam Sandwich warm up the crowd for the weekend Tiree music festival

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Scotland's island music festival that triples the local population turns 15

Steve Clarke is driven away from the team hotel.

Steve Clarke is driven away from the team hotel.

Scotland national team

LOOK: Steve Clarke and Scotland squad bid farewell to American World Cup adventure

Motorhome at mother's house evidence in the case of Peter Murrell.

Motorhome at mother's house evidence in the case of Peter Murrell.

Nicola Sturgeon

In pictures: Peter Murrell's embezzlement spree as items seized from Sturgeon's home

Royal Highland Show, Edinburgh. Cattle in the Beef Junior Interbreed class.

Royal Highland Show, Edinburgh. Cattle in the Beef Junior Interbreed class.

Royal Highland Centre

In pictures: Memorable images from day two at the Royal Highland Show

First day action from the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston Thursday showcasing Scotland finest animals and produce until Sunday.

First day action from the Royal Highland Show at Ingliston Thursday showcasing Scotland finest animals and produce until Sunday.

Royal Highland Show

Royal Highland Show 2026

In pictures: Day one highlights as Royal Highland Show gets under way

Ballots were unloaded on Thursday night.

Ballots were unloaded on Thursday night.

2026 Holyrood election

WATCH: Half a million ballots delivered to count after polls close in Edinburgh

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton during a dance class with local dance company, La Belle Arts at LBA Studios, Edinburgh, as his party sets out plans to get Scotland moving again on the Scottish Election campaign trail.

Scottish Liberal Democrat leader Alex Cole-Hamilton during a dance class with local dance company, La Belle Arts at LBA Studios, Edinburgh, as his party sets out plans to get Scotland moving again on the Scottish Election campaign trail.

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2026 Holyrood election

As Scotland goes to the polls, here is the road to the election in pictures

Rory the dog waits next to a sign erected outside the polling station at St James Church hall in Inverleith.

Rory the dog waits next to a sign erected outside the polling station at St James Church hall in Inverleith.

2026 Holyrood election

Best snaps as Edinburgh's dogs steal the show at city polling stations

Ms Sturgeon and Mr Swinney embrace.

Ms Sturgeon and Mr Swinney embrace.

2026 Holyrood election

In pictures: Nicola Sturgeon says goodbye to Holyrood alongside fellow MSP retirees

The fire service fights a blaze in the vicinity of Central Station on March 8, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.

The fire service fights a blaze in the vicinity of Central Station on March 8, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Glasgow city centre

Glasgow fire in pictures: From beginning of blaze to current state of play

The well-known dome outside Glasgow Central station, pictured in 1981.

The well-known dome outside Glasgow Central station, pictured in 1981.

Glasgow Central

As it was: Historical photos of Glasgow Central dome and Union Corner over the years

View from Clarkston

View from Clarkston

Pictures from across Glasgow as devastating fire rips through Central Station

Scottish National Demonstration- Palestine This Christmas march and rally. Pro-Palestine marchers walked from Jocelyn Square near Glasgow Green through the city for a rally at the Buchanan Street steps. Silhouette photograph of marchers on the

Scottish National Demonstration- Palestine This Christmas march and rally. Pro-Palestine marchers walked from Jocelyn Square near Glasgow Green through the city for a rally at the Buchanan Street steps. Silhouette photograph of marchers on the

COLIN MEARNS 📷

A year through the lens: Storms, murals and moments that shaped Scotland in 2025

Ewan McGregor and his wife Mary Elizabeth Winstead were in attendance.

Ewan McGregor and his wife Mary Elizabeth Winstead were in attendance.

Who are at the Scottish BAFTAs in Glasgow tonight— and what are they wearing?

Head teacher Jenny Hutchison at the newly opened Passivhaus Currie Community High School.

Head teacher Jenny Hutchison at the newly opened Passivhaus Currie Community High School.

Currie Community High School

In pictures: First look inside Currie Community High School

Skerryvore perform at HebCelt

Skerryvore perform at HebCelt

The best pictures from HebCelt as Skerryvore delight the crowds

Lulu performing at HebCelt

Lulu performing at HebCelt

The best pictures as Lulu delights HebCelt crowd with rousing headline performance

King Charles III speaks to a member of Royal Company of Archers, The King's Bodyguard Scotland, at the Ceremony of the Keys in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, as part of his trip to Scotland for Holyrood Week. Picture date:

King Charles III speaks to a member of Royal Company of Archers, The King's Bodyguard Scotland, at the Ceremony of the Keys in the gardens of the Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh, as part of his trip to Scotland for Holyrood Week. Picture date:

PICTURE SPECIAL

Did you see the King and Queen in Scotland? Here are the best Royal Week pictures

Pope Francis (C) leaves the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia in Awali, south of the Bahraini capital Manama, on November 4, 2022. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

Pope Francis (C) leaves the Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia in Awali, south of the Bahraini capital Manama, on November 4, 2022. (Photo by Marco BERTORELLO / AFP) (Photo by MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images)

'He taught us to live with universal love': Pope Francis, a life in pictures

The Brig o' Doon House Hotel

The Brig o' Doon House Hotel

First look as Scotland's most romantic hotel undergoes £2.5 million transformation

Forme First Minister Nicola Sturgeon with 13-week-old twins Catherine (left) and Sam Shepherd, from Kirkintilloch, in the creche at the Scottish National Party conference at the SEC 2017

Forme First Minister Nicola Sturgeon with 13-week-old twins Catherine (left) and Sam Shepherd, from Kirkintilloch, in the creche at the Scottish National Party conference at the SEC 2017

Nicola Sturgeon

In pictures: Nicola Sturgeon from fresh-faced MSP to election-winning leader

One of Glasgow's famous Clockwork Orange fleet is moved through the city

One of Glasgow's famous Clockwork Orange fleet is moved through the city

Retired subway carriage takes journey through Glasgow to new home

No space left in George Square as Glasgow gets hit ba a heatwave in 1976. Photo George McAloon.

No space left in George Square as Glasgow gets hit ba a heatwave in 1976. Photo George McAloon.

The Future of Glasgow

The future of Glasgow

Glasgow in the 1970s: How the city looked as it experienced big change

The construction of the Kingston Bridge over the River Clyde nears completion. 1969

The construction of the Kingston Bridge over the River Clyde nears completion. 1969

The Future of Glasgow

The future of Glasgow

Glasgow in the 1960s: Best images from a changing landscape in the Swinging Sixties

Rolland Street in Maryhill decked out with bunting, ribbons and flags for the Queen's Coronation in 1953

Rolland Street in Maryhill decked out with bunting, ribbons and flags for the Queen's Coronation in 1953

The future of Glasgow

Glasgow in the 1950s The best pictures from a decade of change in the city

Traffic alterations at Eglinton Toll 1946

Traffic alterations at Eglinton Toll 1946

The future of Glasgow

The future of Glasgow

Glasgow in the 1940s: How the city looked during and after the war

Tractor rally protest

Tractor rally protest

In pictures: Storm-hit tractor rally finally goes ahead in Edinburgh

The sea crashes into the harbour in Irvine

The sea crashes into the harbour in Irvine

Storm Éowyn in pictures as high winds batter Scotland

The United Trinity Statue of George Best, Denis Law and Sir Bobby Charlton outside of Old Trafford in Manchester before the funeral procession for Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton who died aged 86 in October. Charlton scored 249

The United Trinity Statue of George Best, Denis Law and Sir Bobby Charlton outside of Old Trafford in Manchester before the funeral procession for Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton who died aged 86 in October. Charlton scored 249

Denis Law in pictures as Scotland and Manchester United legend dies aged 84

Talks are taken place about Dun-bear finding a new home in Dunbar 31/10/2024 Picture by Gordon Terris

Talks are taken place about Dun-bear finding a new home in Dunbar 31/10/2024 Picture by Gordon Terris

2024: a year in pictures by Herald staff photographer Gordon Terris

EL PASO, TEXAS - MARCH 26: Peruvian migrant Jordan and his 1-year-old daughter Briana wait for their group of migrants in preparation to cross over into the U.S. on March 26, 2024 in El Paso, Texas. Four days ago, hundreds (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty

EL PASO, TEXAS - MARCH 26: Peruvian migrant Jordan and his 1-year-old daughter Briana wait for their group of migrants in preparation to cross over into the U.S. on March 26, 2024 in El Paso, Texas. Four days ago, hundreds (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty

2024: a year in pictures by Herald picture editor Craig Alexander

First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks to the media after First Minister's Questions (FMQs) in the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

First Minister Humza Yousaf speaks to the media after First Minister's Questions (FMQs) in the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh read: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Humza Yousaf: the former First Minister's career in pictures

Kite surfers at South Beach Troon (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Kite surfers at South Beach Troon (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Photo essay: kite surfers at South Beach, Troon, Scotland

Children sledging near Montrave House in Fife

Children sledging near Montrave House in Fife

Historic festive photographs provide unique insight into Christmas in Scotland

Argyle Street has been transformed

Argyle Street has been transformed

Glasgow street transformed into Europe's largest star tunnel

The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards

The Herald Scottish Politician of the Year Awards

Scottish Politician of the Year

The best pictures from the Herald's Scottish Politician of the Year Awards

Anas Sarwar was named Politician of the Year

Anas Sarwar was named Politician of the Year

Herald Politician of the Year Award winners in pictures

The event in Edinburgh was a success

The event in Edinburgh was a success

First Choice Homes Oldham

Thousands attend successful return of Samhuinn Fire Festival to Edinburgh

First look pictures reveal the interior of Glasgow’s new bookshop-themed bar

First look pictures reveal the interior of Glasgow’s new bookshop-themed bar

First look pictures reveal the interior of Glasgow’s new bookshop-themed bar

King Charles III during the 25th Anniversary celebrations of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh. Picture date: Saturday September 28, 2024

King Charles III during the 25th Anniversary celebrations of the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh. Picture date: Saturday September 28, 2024

King Charles III

Pictures show how the day unfolded as King Charles III visited Holyrood in Edinburgh

A dog outside Pollokshields Burgh Halls in Glasgow during General Election

A dog outside Pollokshields Burgh Halls in Glasgow during General Election

General Election 2024

It's a dog's life as pooches steal the show at polling stations

Scotland fans in Munich

Scotland fans in Munich

Scotland fans invade Munich as Tartan Army takeover continues

The festival celebrates the Celtic May Day

The festival celebrates the Celtic May Day

Cultural attractions

Thousands light up sky for Edinburgh's Beltane Fire Festival

A bus was placed in the river during the drill

A bus was placed in the river during the drill

Police Scotland

Disaster drill with bus in the Clyde rehearsed by emergency services

Extinction Rebellion activists hold a protest at AIG insurance company offices in Glasgow

Extinction Rebellion activists hold a protest at AIG insurance company offices in Glasgow

Climate activists occupy offices in Glasgow protest, in pictures

Model Rail Scotland has returned to the SEC in Glasgow this weekend

Model Rail Scotland has returned to the SEC in Glasgow this weekend

Model rail enthusiasts gather at huge Glasgow exhibition, in pictures

A woman and child at the Gaza protest on the Isle of Bute

A woman and child at the Gaza protest on the Isle of Bute

Islanders march through streets calling for peace in Palestine

Capital Sci-Fi Con in Edinburgh's O2 Academy

Capital Sci-Fi Con in Edinburgh's O2 Academy

Daleks, Darth Vader and Scooby gang at sci-fi convention, in pictures

Protesters gather outside the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow calling for a Gaza ceasefire

Protesters gather outside the Scottish Labour conference in Glasgow calling for a Gaza ceasefire

Pictures as Gaza protesters march on Scottish Labour conference

Best photos of Scotland in 2023, chosen by our photographer

Best photos of Scotland in 2023, chosen by our photographer

Photographer shares 14 favourite pictures from Scotland in 2023

The Loony Dook 2024 in South Queensferry

The Loony Dook 2024 in South Queensferry

Hundreds take part in Loony Dook celebrations, in pictures

Mermaids take part in the Loony Dook 2024 in Kinghorn, Fife

Mermaids take part in the Loony Dook 2024 in Kinghorn, Fife

Brave souls take the plunge in Loony Dook dip, in pictures