600ft chimney demolished

The chimney at the former Longannet power station has been demolished in a controlled explosion.

The Fife site produced Scotland's last coal-fired energy until it ceased operation in 2016.

The chimney was the largest free-standing structure in Scotland and was a local landmark for generations.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon pushed the button to ignite 700kg of explosives, bringing down the chimney stack.

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