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The Prince of Wales wore a kilt as he joined commemorations to mark 100 years since a tragic shipping disaster.
Only 82 of the 283 passengers on board the ship HMY Iolaire are believed to have survived when it smashed into rocks near Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis during the early hours of January 1, 1919.
The men had been returning home to Lewis, Harris and Berneray having survived the First World War.
Crowds gathered at the memorial site to mark a century since the disaster.
Prince Charles gave a reading at the service and met with descendants, while First Minister Nicola Sturgeon also spoke with members of the public.
They both laid wreaths at a monument which overlooks the scene of the tragedy, as did representatives from emergency services and other organisations.
A note left by Charles read: “In special remembrance of your service and sacrifice.”
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