NICOLA Sturgeon has unveiled her 2018 Christmas card.
The Christmas card features a photo of the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow, taken by Harry Benson.
The photo will be auctioned for charity next year, with the proceeds going to four charities picked by the First Minister and Benson.
The photographer nominated the Salvation Army Scotland and the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice.
The First Minister chose Who Cares? Scotland and Maggie’s Centres.
Sturgeon said: “I’m delighted to have such a beautiful photograph from Harry Benson for my Christmas card this year.
“He is one of our most distinguished photojournalists with an incredible body of work.
“The four charities that will benefit from the sale of the photograph do fantastic work in Scotland and I’m very pleased that the card can support such a wide range of good causes.”
Benson said: “It is a tremendous honour and I am extremely proud to have my photograph of the Gallery of Modern Art, resplendent in the twinkling lights, chosen by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon for her 2018 Christmas card.”
Sales of the artworks featured in the First Minister’s official Christmas cards have raised more than £170,000 for good causes since 2007.
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