Photography

A Sparrowhawk in Dumfries

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A lovely view of the Wallace Monument

Scotland's September 2026 photo gallery

We Capture the Garden photography workshop returns to Stobshiel Garden

Rory Bremner and Fred MacAulay.

The comedy festival exhibition capturing comedians passing on a joke

The Lava AGNI 4N priced at £499

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This lucky lot of sky watchers got eclipse glasses for the event

In pictures - Crowds and joy at Calton Hill solar eclipse watch party

David Octavius Hill, pictured here with WB Johnstone.

The exhibition celebrating 200 years of Scottish photography

The average Brit now captures 1,040 photos and 312 videos per year

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Scotland's August 2026 photo gallery

Climber John Evans crosses a crevasse in the Khumbu Icefall on a makeshift log bridge during the 1971 International Everest Expedition

Cleare Perspectives by John Cleare review: 'an insider's eye view'

Scottish restaurant calls in liquidators after 47 years in business

Beautiful North Berwick

Scotland's July 2026 photo gallery

TV weatherman Sean Batty launches the Newcoastal Flood Warning Campaign on Portobello Beach in February 2013.

Portobello Beach Heritage in Pictures: 23 photos over 70 years

A family of Canadian Geese out on Lanark Loch

Scotland's June 2026 photo gallery

The DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo includes the lightweight 4K drone, DJI RC controller and three batteries for extended flying sessions

The DJI Mini 3 Fly More Combo has dropped to £359 for Prime members

Best in Show, presented by Kate Lennie and Jack Lennie of We Are Makers – Lucas Crane, KakeKaizen

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Evening News and Dispatch ramblers take a rest by the Harlaw Reservoir, near Balerno, in June 1966.

Balerno Heritage in Pictures: 18 photographs from the 1950s and 1960s

Scotland's First Minister and Scottish National Party leader Nicola Sturgeon reacts as she is surprised by her husband and current chief executive officer of the Scottish National Party Peter Murrell, after casting their vote in local elections, at a polling station, in Glasgow, on May 5, 2022.

Peter Murrell and Nicola Sturgeon: Couple's marriage in 20 photographs

Mr Taudevan's picture UN Compound Refugees, taken in 2006.

Sister's tribute to 'courageous' photographer brother who died aged 29

The Sick Baby (Sir Hugh Lyon Playfair and Professor William Macdonald), c. 1855.

Photography collection dating from 1830s 'nationally recognised'

All 8 Exmoor ponies enjoying the sunrise from North Berwick Law

A selection of beautiful pictures from Scotland taken by our readers

Scottish entertainer Stanley Baxter reads some of his telegrams in his dressing rooms backstage at the King's Theatre in April 1966.

King's Theatre Heritage in Pictures: 29 photos from the 1950s and 60s

Jill Morgan, an air hostess with BEA (British European Airways), stands on the steps to her plane at Turnhouse Airport in June 1955.

Edinburgh Airport Heritage in Pictures: 34 photos from the 50s and 60s

The East Women's Tennis Team at Craiglockhart in May 1964.

Craiglockhart Heritage in Pictures: 30 photos frm the 1950s and 1960s

A van advertising Saltines biscuits outside Central Coachworks on Merchiston Avenue in November 1958.

Merchiston Heritage in Pictures: 24 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

Wall of death rider Cliff Codey in action at a carnival held at Waverley Market in 1962.

Waverley Heritage in Pictures: 34 pics of the train station and market

Bob Pryde, manager of Haymarket Station bar and restaurant, in March 1960.

Haymarket Heritage in Pictures: 25 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

A Currie blacksmith shoeing a horse in March 1956.

Currie Heritage in Pictures: 31 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

This new lineup of entry-level aerial camera drones makes high-altitude aerial photography accessible and beginner-friendly from day one.

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Sunset on Nairn Beach

A selection of beautiful pictures from Scotland taken by our readers

Doug Allan. Picture supplied.

Photographer Doug Allan on global warming and saving polar bears

Pictures of the East Neuk of Fife from The Scotsman archives.

East Neuk of Fife Heritage in Pictures: 37 photos from the 50s and 60s

Gala Queen Margaret Purkis and Gala King John Illand at Dalkieth Gala Day in June 1954.

Dalkeith Heritage in Pictures: 38 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

A selection of beautiful pictures from Scotland taken by our readers

Norma Dickson and her son walk through a muddy Muirhouse street in November 1964.

Muirhouse Heritage in Pictures: 28 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

Traffic warden and lollipop man William Withnell shows children across Colinton Mains Road in March 1963.

Colinton Heritage in Pictures: 40 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

Playing netball at Craigentinny School in June 1963.

Craigentinny Heritage in Pictures: 22 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

Children at the Craigmillar Park Summer Show in July 1963.

Craigmillar Heritage in Pictures: 32 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

A crowd of noisy pupils give a cheer at James Clark School's sports day held at Kirk Brae in Liberton in June 1966.

Liberton Heritage in Pictures: 34 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

A 1961 Triumph Herald outside the Blackhall Garage in November 1961.

Blackhall Heritage in Pictures: 13 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

Fans arriving at Murrayfield Stadium in February 1966.

Murrayfield Heritage in Pictures: 23 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

The Davidson's Mains Gala Queen being crowned in June 1963.

Davidson's Mains Heritage in Pictures: 27 pics from the 1950s and 60s
The district of Scotland’s Capital looked very different over 56 years ago.

Karen Gillan is the muse of the 2026 release of Compass Box Hedonism whisky

Karen Gillan unveiled as muse for Compass Box Whisky’s Hedonism 2026

Boys bathe in Water of Leith at Saughton in the hot July of 1955.

Saughton Heritage in Pictures: 27 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

A matching pair of Great Spotted Woodpeckers pause for a photo at Longnewton in the Scottish Borders

A selection of beautiful pictures from Scotland taken by our readers

Prestonpans scrap dealer Sam Burns in July 1963.

Prestonpans Heritage in Pictures: 24 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

Honor's Magic 8 Pro has a seriously powerful camera - but that's not the only trick up its sleeve.

Honor Magic8 Pro: why its camera tech actually deserves a closer look

Honor's Magic 8 Lite stands out as a strong option in the mid-range market

Honor Magic 8 Lite review: huge battery life without a flagship price

The Galaxy S25 series includes Photo Assist’s Generative Edit, a tool allowing users to remove unwanted people or objects from photos.

The average mobile phone camera roll has the faces of 350 strangers

One in five travellers have queued longer than an hour for photos in certain spots.

Times Square named one of the hardest places to get a decent photo

A view of Danderhall Village in July 1964.

Danderhall Heritage in Pictures: 14 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

An image of climber Dan Kingsbury by Hamish Frost - one of four photographers taking part in the Behind the Lens event at the 2026 Fort William Mountain Festival

Fort William Mountain Festival 2026: five must-see events

A Covenanters Service on Blackford Hill in June 1957.

Blackford Heritage in Pictures: 23 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

East Pilton railway station in April 1962.

Pilton Heritage in Pictures: 29 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

Musselburgh's Lad and Lass lead the procession through the streets of the Honest Toun in July 1966.

Musselburgh Heritage in Pictures: 32 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

Enjoying the blossom in the Royal Botanic Gardens in April 1952.

Edinburgh Royal Botanic Gardens Heritage in Pictures: 24 old photos

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