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In pictures: How Scotland has been supporting Ukraine

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

News imageJeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Ukrainian woman at a demonstration in EdinburghJeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
A Ukrainian woman is comforted during a public show of support for Ukraine outside the Scottish Parliament earlier this month.
News imageLesley Martin/PA Media Demonstration outside Russian ConsulateLesley Martin/PA Media
A demonstration outside the Russian Consulate in Edinburgh the day after the Russian military began attacking targets in Ukraine.
News imageJeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Demonstration outside Russian ConsulateJeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
In March, Scottish Artists for Ukraine held a demonstrate against the Russian invasion of Ukraine outside the Russian Consulate in the Scottish capital.
News imageBBC Flag of Ukraine in AberdeenBBC
The flag of Ukraine is held aloft during a candle-lit vigil held in Aberdeen in the days just after the war started.
News imagePA Media People gathered at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh to light candles after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.PA Media
People gathered at St Mary's Cathedral in Edinburgh to light candles after the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
News imageJeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Aid packagesJeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Community organisation Rain or Shine South Lanarkshire in Cambuslang has been among the groups across Scotland collecting donations for Ukraine.
News imageJeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Aid parcels being loaded on to a van by volunteersJeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Volunteers load vans with donations outside the Edinburgh Ukraine Club.
News imageJeff J Mitchell/Getty Images Duke of Wellington statueJeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
Support has also come in other forms. A Glasgow family was behind this tribute on the city's Duke of Wellington statue.
News imagePat Christie Knitted heartPat Christie
Pat Christie knitted this heart for Ukraine for an art work in North Berwick.
News imageJOHN HASTINGS The KelpiesJOHN HASTINGS
Landmarks have been lit up or decorated in the colours of Ukraine's flag. John Hastings took this image of The Kelpies near Falkirk.
News imageDumfries and Galloway Council D&G Council's headquartersDumfries and Galloway Council
Dumfries and Galloway Council's headquarters lit up in blue and yellow.
News imageDerek Morrison Flag flying from churchDerek Morrison
Derek Morrison's image of the Ukraine flag flying from St John's Episcopal Church in Edinburgh.
News imageIan Barke Ness Bridge, InvernessIan Barke
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.
News imageBBC Orkney's St Magnus CathedralBBC
St Magnus Cathedral in Kirkwall, Orkney, lit up for Ukraine.

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