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Donald Dewar takes the official oath and is sworn in as 1st Minister and Keeper of the Scottish Seal at the Old High Court, Edinburgh - 1999.
A protester kisses the shield of a G8 riot policeman, Princes Street, Edinburgh - 2005.
Samba dancers from Eletricat take a seat at a Sauchiehall street bus stop, Glasgow, as they mark the start of the Glasgow West End Festival.
Harry McDonald of Glasgow enjoys a chat whilst waiting for the bus with four samba dancers - 2009.
Mothbusters are called in to halt Newhailes' bothersome bug problem. A plague of moths is threatening to harm the historic collection at Newhailes House near Musselburgh, and the National Trust for Scotland begin its biggest-ever management programme to rid the house of the insatiable insects, combining a deep clean with a deep freeze - 2019.
People gather at Silverknowes in Edinburgh to pay tribute to Three-year-old Mikaeel Kular.
Six-year-old Jamie Anderson and his sister Amy (8) light candles in tribute to Mikaeel Kular - 2014.
Bannockburn Live event in Stirling marking the 700 years (and five days!) since the battle itself, the lush green fields around Bannockburn came to life for an exclusive preview of a Battle performance on the Bannockburn site. Edwards and Bruce's Army prepare for this weekends Bannockburn Live event - 2014.
The annual New Years Day Loony Dook takes place in South Queensferry, with the background of the Forth Rail Bridge - 2010.
A war veteran holds onto his poppy cross at the Garden of Remembrance, Edinburgh - 1998.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson meets with Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon at Bute House, Edinburgh - 2019.
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and the 56 SNP MPS hold a press conference with the background of the Forth Bridge, South Queensferry - 2015.
Tartan Shoes - Leader of the SNP Nicola Sturgeon at the SNP conference at the Perth Concert Hall - 2014.
A vigil in Glasgow to show support for the people of Paris following Friday's terrorist attacks. People gathered at the Buchanan Gallery steps to express their solidarity - 2015 .
Her Majesty The Queen, Order of the Thistle ceremony, Edinburgh - 2018.
Rover Aerobatic team at Leuchars Battle of Britain Air Show - 1996.
Former leader of the SNP and First Minister Alex Salmond - 2011.
Former SNP Leader and First Minister Alex Salmond gets a kiss from Esraa Johnson, owner of 'Popeyes' in Portobello, as he joins SNP election candidates and activists campaigning for the European Parliament election - 2014.
Former Prime Minister David Cameron address the delegates at the afternoon session of the Scottish Conservative Conference at the EICC - 2015.
Former Labour's Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls and former Scottish Labour leader Johann Lamont arrive at Cafe No 9 on Leith Walk, Edinburgh, where he spoke with a small group of local people to highlight the cost of separation - 2014.
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his wife Sarah join Labour candidate Jim Murphy as they take a walk through the street of Glasgow City Centre - 2010.
Omagh bombing where 29 people lost their lives - 1998.
Omagh bombing - a member of the public, is helped by the Garda to lay flowers - 1998.
Omagh bombing - Flowers for the 29 who lost their lives - 1998.
Giant poppies painted on M8 grass Pyramids ready for remembrance day on the November 11th - 2012.
Elizabeth and her three-year-old daughter Lila Ross stand in front of an Ann Veronica Janssens 'Yellow Rose' 2007, Artificial mist, seven artificial lights, as the Fruit Market Gallery, Edinburgh prepares to open its latest exhibition focussing on Light Art - 2015.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon chats with Suffragettes after the opening of the refurbished Glasgow Women's Library, Glasgow - 2015.
A visitor to the Royal Society of Edinburgh new frontiers in science 2000 exhibition, takes great interest in the "Plasma Globe Display" - 2000.
The Saltire flag blows in the wind, overlooking the aAthelstaneford Battlefield - 1999.
Her Majesty The Queen inspects the Guard of Honour mounted by the 1st Battalion Black Watch at Holyrood Edinburgh for the Ceremony of the Keys - 1999.
Eight-year-old Alex Handy-Ferrie of Dundee joins the Phantom Heads, as she takes part in "ER Dentists", a show which educates children in taking care of their teeth, at the Edinburgh festival at the Assembly Room - 2000.
The National Museum of Flight's annual Airshow takes place this Saturday, July 24th, at the Museum's East Fortune home in East Lothian - 2010.
The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards (SCOTS DG) march down the Royal Mile Edinburgh to mark their return following a tough but successful tour of duty in Helmand Province, Afghanistan.
In keeping with tradition dating back hundreds of years, the Regiment paraded from the Castle Esplanade down the Royal Mile to Canongate Kirk to show their thanks for the support that members of the public have shown them during their tour of duty - 2011.
Local anti-fascists unite to show their opposition to the BNP and SDL - 2012.
Jessica Ong (18) from Singapore gets ready to welcome in 2013 at the Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations - 2012.
Regula Zellweger, Justine Menzies, Michael Motion and Danielle Devery spell out 2015 with sparklers as they get into the party spirit and prepare to welcome in 2015 at the Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations - 2014.
The Anonymous November 5th 2014 Million Mask March takes place through the streets of Edinburgh, from Edinburgh Castle to the Scottish Parliament at Holyrood. The peaceful protest by the people of Scotland regarding the recent Scottish referendum result - 2014.
Scotland came out in force to celebrate with the Scottish Olympians and Paralympians in Glasgow's George Square - Mrs Helen MacLean from Edinburgh - 2012.
Scottish Adventure Mark Beaumont celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Tiso and advertise's their forthcoming Spirit of Adventure lectures - 2012.
Royal Salute at Edinburgh Castle.
Gunners from 105th Regiment Royal Artillery fired a 21 Gun Royal Salute at Edinburgh Castle at 12 noon to commemorate the accession to the throne of Her Majesty The Queen. Princess Elizabeth acceded to the throne as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on February 6th 1952 and was crowned on June 2nd 1953. - 2015.
Tian Tian, the female panda Edinburgh Zoo. The first pandas in the UK for 17 years were finally introduced to the British public on Friday, December 16th, marking the start of a ten-year relationship that will both delight visitors and benefit global conservation efforts and help one of the world's most endangered species - 2011.
Better Together - Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown speak at a Better Together rally to encourage Scots with postal votes to say No Thanks to separation - 2014.
Gordon Brown MP speaks at the STUC Headquarter in Glasgow on his response to the recommendations of the Smith Commission in a speech to Scottish local councillors entitled 'SHARING SCOTLAND - resetting Scottish politics to ensure the best future for the Scottish people.' - 2014.
Former Labour Leader Ed Miliband delivers a speech at The Hub, Castlehill Edinburgh, setting out his vision for social justice and how the next Labour Government will change Britain for the better - 2014.
Robert Brown and Paddy Hill of the Birmingham Six who in 1975, were sentenced to life imprisonment following their false convictions for the Birmingham pub bombing - 2004.
Robert Brown and Paddy Hill of the Birmingham Six - 2004.
Robert Brown and Paddy Hill of the Birmingham Six who in 1975, were sentenced to life imprisonment following their false convictions for the Birmingham pub bombing - 2004.
Queens Park, Glasgow. Police search the grounds of the murder scene in Queens Park - 2008.
People from Dumfries town along with friends and family line the street of Dumfries as L/Cpl Joseph Pool, who was killed in Afghanistan, makes his last Farewell journey - 2010.
People from Dumfries town along with friends and family, line the street of Dumfries as L/Cpl Joseph Pool, who was killed in Afghanistan, makes his last Farwell journey. L/Cpl Joseph Pool's Mother Stella and fiance Lynsey Houston, along with other family members, shows their pain at the loss of Joseph - 2010.
Edinburgh gets its first Snowstorm - 2018.
Her Majesty the Queen, Patron, after presenting royal medals at the Royal Society of Edinburgh, George Street, Edinburgh - 2017.
Visitors to the monkey house at Edinburgh Zoo have been meeting the Zoo's latest arrival, an inquisitive orange-eye baby L'hoest's monkey. Born on June 26th 2011, to Mum Tumbili and Dad Kizizi, the baby L'hoest's monkey has yet to be given a name, but the newest arrival is already developing a big personality - 2011.
Scottish Owl Centre where some of the owls in the Potter films came from - VisitScotland launch a Storybook Trail designed to encourage families to visit places inspired by their favourite books and characters - 2018.
Animals of all shapes and sizes that need homes at the Edinburgh Scottish SPCA at Christmas - Mistletoe a 10/12 week old kitten - 2013.
The Royal Highland Show - Wayne Balfour from Dundee takes part in the Live Blacksmithing, Farriery Competition - 2014.
Protesters trying to get to Gleneagles for the G8 Peace March are locked on a coach on Princes Street - 2005.
G8 protestors wearing a pig mask and bubble machine on George IV Bridge, Glasgow – 2005.
A riot policeman with a lipstick face painted on his shield, as a standoff develops in Princes Street, Edinburgh - 2005.
Firefighters check the burnt-out remains Interior of the Glasgow School of Art, Glasgow, the day after the fire the has destroyed a great part of the building, including the Library- 2014.
Former Prime Minister David Cameron address the delegates at the afternoon session of the Scottish Conservative Conference at the EICC - 2015.
Former Labour Leader Ed Miliband delivers a speech at The Hub, Castlehill Edinburgh, setting out his vision for social justice and how the next Labour Government will change Britain for the better - 2014.
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair address The Labour Party Conference at the SECC - 2003.
Danny MacAskill prepares for his Edinburgh Festival Fringe show by trying out bike tricks outside the Underbelly's Circus venue in the Meadows, Edinburgh - 2019.
A replica Spitfire performs a flypast as the Forth Rail Bridge celebrates its 125th Anniversary - 2015.
The Muslim council of Scotland hold a rally in George Square, Glasgow, Scotland, over concerns growing that far-right groups in the UK are trying to capitalise on simmering racial tensions following the release of The Innocence of Muslim film - 2012.
World Scotch Pie Championships winner Iain Renicks of family-run business John G Renicks of Thornhill, Dumfries & Galloway - 2012.
Salmond Leaping - Buchanty Spout, Perthshire - 2011.
The Forth Rail Bridge reflected in sunglasses - 2011.