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Scuba-diver Ross McLaren has taken thousands of photos of marine life in Scotland's rivers and sea-lochs.
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Underwater Scotland
Scuba-diver Ross McLaren has taken thousands of photos of marine life in Scotland's rivers and sea-lochs.
Hot air balloons launched from secret location
Dozens of balloons take off from a park in Bristol as part of Fiesta Fortnight.
The photographer comparing Blitz to present day
Gareth Smith tried his hand at being a "detective" to track down where each picture had been taken.
Oldest Stonehenge family photo to go on display
The image dating back to the 1860s was found in the collection of Queen guitarist Brian May.
Shire horses help harvest at Cambridge University
The meadow outside King's College Chapel is being harvested using traditional methods.
Global Tiger Day highlights decline of species
The annual event aims to raise awareness around the endangered big cats.
Knitting photo wins science-photography prize
A gallery of some of the winning pictures from this year's Wellcome Photography Prize.
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Underwater Scotland
Scuba-diver Ross McLaren has taken thousands of photos of marine life in Scotland's rivers and sea-lochs.
Hot air balloons launched from secret location
Dozens of balloons take off from a park in Bristol as part of Fiesta Fortnight.
The photographer comparing Blitz to present day
Gareth Smith tried his hand at being a "detective" to track down where each picture had been taken.
Oldest Stonehenge family photo to go on display
The image dating back to the 1860s was found in the collection of Queen guitarist Brian May.
Shire horses help harvest at Cambridge University
The meadow outside King's College Chapel is being harvested using traditional methods.
Global Tiger Day highlights decline of species
The annual event aims to raise awareness around the endangered big cats.
Knitting photo wins science-photography prize
A gallery of some of the winning pictures from this year's Wellcome Photography Prize.
Hot air balloons launched from secret location
Dozens of balloons take off from a park in Bristol as part of Fiesta Fortnight.
The photographer comparing Blitz to present day
Gareth Smith tried his hand at being a "detective" to track down where each picture had been taken.
Oldest Stonehenge family photo to go on display
The image dating back to the 1860s was found in the collection of Queen guitarist Brian May.
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