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Last Updated: Sunday, 7 October 2007, 15:29 GMT 16:29 UK
In pictures: Canal light spectacular

Canal light show

Six gigantic lanterns formed the centrepiece to spectacular celebrations on the Forth & Clyde canal at the weekend

Canal light show

Large crowds turned out to see the fireworks, light show and torchlit parade, which was led by local school children

Canal light show

The lanterns, launched on the Firhill Basin in Glasgow, were designed by internationally acclaimed artist Graeme Gilmour

Canal light show

They represented the Armadillo, Ruchill Hospital, Ruchill Parish Church Tearooms, the Mausoleum at Sighthill Cemetery, Our Lady of the Assumption Church and Keppoch Campus School

Canal light show

British Waterways said they hoped the Illuminating Links event would become a regular feature in Glasgow for years to come





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