In pictures: The 2018 Commonwealth Games opening ceremony

By The Newsroom

Published 4th Apr 2018, 14:14 BST

Updated 4th Apr 2018, 16:04 BST

The 2018 Commonwealth Games got underway today as 71 nations paraded through Carrara Stadium in Australia's Gold Coast.

Scotland’s largest team ever to travel to an overseas Games opened proceedings.

Team Scotland flag bearer Eilidh Doyle. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

placeholder image — Team Scotland flag bearer Eilidh Doyle. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

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