In pictures: How Scotland has been supporting Ukraine

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Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine last month, Scots have been finding different ways to offer their support to Ukrainians.

Ukrainian woman at a demonstration in EdinburghImage source, Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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A Ukrainian woman is comforted during a public show of support for Ukraine outside the Scottish Parliament earlier this month.

Demonstration outside Russian ConsulateImage source, Lesley Martin/PA Media
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A demonstration outside the Russian Consulate in Edinburgh the day after the Russian military began attacking targets in Ukraine.

Demonstration outside Russian ConsulateImage source, Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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In March, Scottish Artists for Ukraine held a demonstrate against the Russian invasion of Ukraine outside the Russian Consulate in the Scottish capital.

Flag of Ukraine in Aberdeen
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The flag of Ukraine is held aloft during a candle-lit vigil held in Aberdeen in the days just after the war started.

People gathered at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh to light candles after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Image source, PA Media
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People gathered at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh to light candles after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Aid packagesImage source, Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Community organisation Rain or Shine South Lanarkshire in Cambuslang has been among the groups across Scotland collecting donations for Ukraine.

Aid parcels being loaded on to a van by volunteersImage source, Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Volunteers load vans with donations outside the Edinburgh Ukraine Club.

Duke of Wellington statueImage source, Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
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Support has also come in other forms. A Glasgow family was behind this tribute on the city's Duke of Wellington statue.

Knitted heartImage source, Pat Christie
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Pat Christie knitted this heart for Ukraine for an art work in North Berwick.

The KelpiesImage source, JOHN HASTINGS
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Landmarks have been lit up or decorated in the colours of Ukraine's flag. John Hastings took this image of The Kelpies near Falkirk.

D&G Council's headquartersImage source, Dumfries and Galloway Council
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Dumfries and Galloway Council's headquarters lit up in blue and yellow.

Flag flying from churchImage source, Derek Morrison
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Derek Morrison's image of the Ukraine flag flying from St John's Episcopal Church in Edinburgh.

Ness Bridge, InvernessImage source, Ian Barke
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Inverness' Ness Bridge lit in blue and yellow. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenksy has been granted the freedom of the Highlands as a show of support to the country.

Orkney's St Magnus Cathedral
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St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney, lit up for Ukraine.

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