Landmarks lit up red for PoppyScotland Appeal

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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.

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

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

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

The Kelpies, FalkirkImage source, PoppyScotland
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The Kelpies lit up the night sky around Falkirk

Caird HallImage source, PoppyScotland
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Caird Hall, Dundee, also featured an impressive lighting display

Titan Crane, ClydebankImage source, PoppyScotland
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The Titan Crane in Clydebank makes an impressive statement

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

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

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

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

St Giles CathedralImage source, PoppyScotland
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This was the first year that St Giles Cathedral in Edinburgh was illuminated for the campaign

Edinburgh AirportImage source, PoppyScotland
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A towering presence at Edinburgh Airport

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