Celebrations filled the streets of Edinburgh as the Scottish Chinese community heralded the coming of the Year of the Tiger.
The festivities took place on Sunday (January 30), ahead of the first day of the Lunar New Year today (February 1). The parade wound its way through the city, before culminating in a celebration light show at Edinburgh Castle.
Here are some of the best photos from the Chinese New Year Festival in Edinburgh.
13. Highland dancers
Highland dancers wait to perform in the celebrations. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
14. A New Year
The qualities associated with the tiger zodiac are competitive, self-confident, brave, and with great willpower and strength. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
15. Snapshot
Despite the rain and wind, crowds gathered to photograph the exciting display. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell
16. Say cheese!
Chinese New Year celebrations culminate in a Lantern Festival, this year held on February 15. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell