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Landmarks lit up red for PoppyScotland Appeal

Buildings across Scotland are being lit up red as part of this year's Scottish Poppy Appeal. A total of 30 landmarks across the nation, from Orkney to Dumfries have been suitably illuminated as part of the Light Up Red campaign.

Dark hills and a shimmering reflection surround Eilean Donan Castle in the Kyle of Lochalsh

PoppyScotland Eilean Donan — Dark hills and a shimmering reflection surround Eilean Donan Castle in the Kyle of Lochalsh

In the south, Drumlanrig Castle near Dumfries was bathed in red

PoppyScotland Drumlanrig Castle — In the south, Drumlanrig Castle near Dumfries was bathed in red

St Magnus Cathedral in Orkney also glowed red for the occasion

PoppyScotland St Magnus Cathedral, Orkney — St Magnus Cathedral in Orkney also glowed red for the occasion

The Kelpies lit up the night sky around Falkirk

PoppyScotland The Kelpies, Falkirk — The Kelpies lit up the night sky around Falkirk

Caird Hall, Dundee, also featured an impressive lighting display

PoppyScotland Caird Hall — Caird Hall, Dundee, also featured an impressive lighting display

The Titan Crane in Clydebank makes an impressive statement

PoppyScotland Titan Crane, Clydebank — The Titan Crane in Clydebank makes an impressive statement

As well as buildings, the Royal Yacht Britannia joined the campaign at its moorings in Leith

PoppyScotland Royal Yacht Britannia — As well as buildings, the Royal Yacht Britannia joined the campaign at its moorings in Leith

Edinburgh Castle obviously - but can you name the medical pioneer whose statue stands in the foreground?

PoppyScotland Edinburgh Castle — Edinburgh Castle obviously - but can you name the medical pioneer whose statue stands in the foreground?

Glasgow's SSE Hydro arena is often brightly lit but this weekend red is the colour

PoppyScotland SSE Hydro — Glasgow's SSE Hydro arena is often brightly lit but this weekend red is the colour

The Orangery in Dalkeith Country Park lived up to its name

PoppyScotland The Orangery, Dalkeith — The Orangery in Dalkeith Country Park lived up to its name

This was the first year that St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh was illuminated for the campaign

PoppyScotland St Giles Cathedral — This was the first year that St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh was illuminated for the campaign

A towering presence at Edinburgh Airport

PoppyScotland Edinburgh Airport — A towering presence at Edinburgh Airport

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