But, later in the year, Scots respectfully lined the streets to pay tribute to the Queen after she passed away at her beloved Balmoral in Aberdeenshire.

placeholder image — But, later in the year, Scots respectfully lined the streets to pay tribute to the Queen after she passed away at her beloved Balmoral in Aberdeenshire.

In pictures: Crowds and colour return to Scotland as Covid winds down

By Staff reporter

Published 27th Dec 2022, 08:07 GMT

Updated 27th Dec 2022, 08:25 GMT

There were highs and lows across Scotland in 2022 – a year that opened with the country still in the grip of Covid-19 but saw Scots bid farewell to Queen Elizabeth.

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