In pictures: Election, Euros and the environment

Other than the pandemic, three major news events dominated the headlines in 2021.

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Other than the pandemic, three major news events dominated the headlines in 2021.

The Scottish Parliament election in May saw the SNP returned for a fourth term in government, although they were just shy of the majority they craved.

A month later, Scotland played twice in Glasgow as they returned to football’s biggest stage at the Euros, and in November, world leaders visited the city for the COP26 climate summit.

Here, we look back at some of the images.

Holyrood election

Ballots are counted in Aberdeen after Scotland went to the polls.Getty Images
Former first minister Alex Salmond's hopes of returning to parliament were dashed.STV News
Scottish Conservatives leader Douglas Ross arrives for the count in Moray.STV News
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon poses with her new cabinet outside Bute House.Getty Images

Euro 2020

Scotland fans arrive early for their first match against Czech Republic at Hampden.SNS Group
Only 12,000 fans were allowed inside Hampden, although it sounded like a lot more.SNS Group
The highlight of Scotland's campaign was a 0-0 draw against England at Wembley.
Scotland didn't reach the knockouts stages, but that didn't stop the party in George Square.SNS Group
Andy Robertson contemplates what might have been after Scotland's group-stage exit.SNS Group

COP26 climate summit

Climate protesters march through Glasgow.Getty Images
Inside the 'blue zone' where negotiators tried to thrash out a deal.STV News
This demonstration saw hundreds of climate activists march through Glasgow.STV News
Former US president Barack Obama brought a touch of stardust to proceedings.Getty Images
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