Two Fife MSPs and their pets took home awards at the Scottish Parliament's annual canine competition.
Kirkcaldy MSP David Torrance's 'best friend' Buster is being honoured as Holyrood's dog of the year.
The Golden retriever placed first in the contest, followed by North-East MSP Tess White's flat-coated retriever Kura in second and rescue dog Oakley, belonging to Presiding Officer Alison Johnstone, in third.
Joy, a greyhound brought by Mark Ruskell, who represents Mid-Scotland and Fife, won the public vote.
Mid-Scotland and Fife MSP Mark Ruskell
A total of 13 MSPs entered the dog of the year competition, being held for the fifth time, with some bringing their own pets and others being given a rescue dog.
The MSPs and dogs gathered outside Holyrood on Monday morning, where a panel made up of the Dogs Trust’s Owen Sharp and Mark Beazley of the Kennel Club and last year’s winner Christine Grahame quizzed the owners on dog welfare issues.
The MSPs also attempted to navigate a “paw-sault” course set up in the Holyrood gardens with their dogs.
Mr Torrance, a constituency MSP for Kirkcaldy, said: “Buster’s an absolutely fantastic dog – Buster’s the first dog I ever had.
“When I come home, he’s loving, we go for a walk, we de-stress.
“He’s absolutely fantastic for my mental health.”
The SNP MSP added: “He’s definitely a man’s best friend.”
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