Supporters of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gather to celebrate victory in front of AK Party headquarters last night in #Istanbul #Turkey. #Erdogan won the runoff against his main challenger, Kemal Kilicdaroglu of Republican People's Party. #TurkeyElections Jeff Mitchell

Views of #Kherson as water from the Dnipro river floods the area following the destruction of the #Kakhovka dam in #Ukraine. The cause of the dam's collapse is not yet known, with Russia and Ukraine accusing each other. I June 7, 2023 I 📷: Alex Babenko #GettyNews

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After weeks of seismic activity and numerous earthquakes that forced the evacuation of around 4,000 residents from the nearby town of Grindavik, a #volcano on Iceland’s #Reykjanes peninsula finally erupted on Monday. #GettyFootage 🎥Jeff Mitchell 👉tinyurl.com/2x5u7xpb

Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa Jarl Squad lead the #Torchlight Procession through #Edinburgh city centre for the first time since 2019. Edinburgh's traditional #NewYear celebrations mark their 30th anniversary this year and run over four days. 📸: Jeff Mitchell

An angler casts his rod as he attends the opening day of the #Salmon fishing season on the #RiverTay at Kincalven bridge in Meikleor, #Scotland. I January 15, 2024 I 📷: Jeff Mitchell #GettyNews #fishing #fishingseason

The Met Office issued a rare amber #snow warning for northwest #Scotland as the UK experienced near-record low temperatures on Tuesday night, with the mercury dropping to -14C. Cold #winter weather sweeps Europe with many flight and train cancellations. 📸: Jeff Mitchell

Swimmers take part in a sunrise dip in the NorthSea at Portobello Beach, to mark #InternationalWomensDay in #Edinburgh, #Scotland. I March 08, 2024 I 📷: Jeff J Mitchell #GettyNews

A general view of a Willy #Wonka inspired mural in #Glasgow, #Scotland. Artist #Ejek memorialized the recent failed event in the city, which went viral for promising an "immersive experience" but fell short of its advertising. I March 12, 2024 I 📷: Jeff J Mitchell #GettyNews

Judge Jack Pillans poses as he views baking at Carnegie Conference Centre during judging for the 10th #ScottishBaker of the Year Awards, organized by the #ScottishBakers in #Dunfermline, Scotland. I March 20, 2024 I 📷: Jeff J Mitchell #GettyNews

Actor #ColinFirth seen on set during filming of a drama about #PanAm Flight 103, which was traveling from London to New York when it exploded over the Scottish town of #Lockerbie killing all aboard and 11 of the town's residents. I March 20, 2024 I 📷: Jeff J Mitchell #GettyVIP

Twins starting primary schools in the Inverclyde area of Scotland play at St Patrick's school in Greenock, United Kingdom. The children are part of a local phenomenon tied to Inverclyde's high twin birthrate. More #GettyVideo #GettyNews 🎥 Jeff Mitchell 👉shorturl.at/EY6Ip

A celebration of Highland heritage and tradition at the Oban Games #ObanGames 📷Jeff Mitchell Getty Images News scotsman.com/heritage-and-r…

Demonstrators listen to a speaker about "respect for the creative industry" at a protest outside the #ScottishParliament to pressure the government to honor its promise of increasing #culture funding by £100 million. #GettyNewsVideo 🎥Jeff Mitchell 👉shorturl.at/BauaB

The 127th annual #Highland #Cattle Show and Sale in Oban, #Scotland, is held over two days and is open to all highland breed enthusiasts, attracting many buyers from across Europe and North America. 📸: Jeff Mitchell

Staff from the Scottish Rugby Union paint 30ft red poppies across the grass pyramids on the side of the M8, near Bathgate in honour of the #PoppyAppeal ahead of #RemembranceDay in Scotland. I October 23, 2024 I 📷: Jeff J Mitchell #GettyNews

Billions at stake in courtroom battle over North Sea oil and gas as climate campaigners challenge the UK government’s consent for the Rosebank and Jackdaw fields bbc.com/news/articles/… 📷 Jeff Mitchell Getty Images

An angler casts on the opening day of the Salmon fishing season on the River Tay at Kincalven bridge in Meikleour, Scotland. More #GettyVideo 🎥 Jeff Mitchell 👉 shorturl.at/cfDie

Remembering the stunning work of legendary photographer Matthew Ashton with special tribute Times Sport unseen thetimes.com/sport/article/… Bradley Ormesher James Restall

News Photographer of the Year is proudly sponsored by VisitScotland. Congratulations to Jane Barlow of PA Media Media who is awarded runner-up and Jeff Mitchell of Getty Images News who is this year’s winner. #ScottishPressAwards2025