THE Herald, in proud partnership with Royal Bank of Scotland, invited the country’s photographers to enter their most accomplished work in a competition to celebrate the launch of the new £10 banknote design.

This year’s competition theme was “Scotland’s Skies” and entrants had a chance of winning £1,000 in Barrhead Travel vouchers to take them to their dream photographic destination.

The prize also included a professional photography lesson with a highly experienced Herald photographer.

Have a look at some of the stunning entries in our picture gallery above.

We are delighted to present our winning image, submitted by Alan Butterfield, entitled “West Beach Aurora.”

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Alan's stunning image was taken at Lossiemouth West Beach.

The finalists were chosen by The Herald's Editor-in-Chief Donald Martin, Herald Editor Graeme Smith, Group Multimedia Editor Craig Alexander and Royal Bank of Scotland’s Scottish Board chairman, Malcolm Buchanan.

Here is a showcase of thte finalists entries. 

Photograph by Lorraine PatersonThe Herald:

Photograph by Alan Frew

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Photograph by Bill Kean

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Photograph by Rbyris

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Photograph by Colin Robertson The Herald:

 Photograph by Lorraine Paterson

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Photograph by Iain Cartwright

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Photograph by Eilidh Cameron

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In addition to the prize mentioned, Alan Butterfield will see his winning entry displayed at a prominent RBS branch until the end of the year.