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In Pictures: St Andrew's Day events

Clyde Arc

Key structures in a number of Scottish cities - including Glasgow's Clyde Arc - are being turned blue to celebrate St Andrew's Day (Pictures by Chris James)

whisly building

The Scotch Whisky Experience, at the top of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh, will be lit up in a striking blue light for St Andrew's Day

balmoral

A Saltire will be projected onto the magnificent clock of the Balmoral Hotel in Scotland's capital

camera obscura

The white tower of the Camera Obscura in Edinburgh's Royal Mile will become a beacon of blue during St Andrew's Day celebrations this weekend

Blue sheep

The flock of blue sheep has turned up to raise a smile for commuters near Junction 3a of the M8

Harvey Nichols

Shopping store Harvey Nichols, situated in St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, will be dressed in blue to celebrate Scotland's saint's day

the Hub cafe

The Gothic exterior of the Hub Cafe at the top of the Royal Mile will be illuminated in blue

St Andrew's Cathedral, Inverness

Appropriately, St Andrew's Cathedral in Inverness will be bathed in blue light. It will host a special St Andrew's Day evensong (Pic by SSP Pictures)



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