9 stunning images of Scotland from space

Cmdr Chris Hadfield posted this image of Skye and Canna in February 2013

An incredibly detailed image from Major Tim, with Hibernian's stadium Easter Road, Arthur's Seat and the early stages of the Queensferry Crossing visible

Major Tim posted this image with the caption: "It looks like a great day to be climbing a Scottish Munro today!"

Another image from Cmdr Hadfield, showing the Firth of Clyde, with Bute visible on the left

Northern Ireland and the Isle of Man also featured in this snap taken in May of this year

In this image, those with particularly good eyesight might be able to spot the Forth Bridge and Forth Road Bridge

Astronaut Terry Virts posted this incredible image of the Northern Lights over Scotland in February 2015

During one stint, Cmdr Hadfield posted a series of photos from above Scotland, capturing Glasgow and Loch Lomond in this shot

Even the north-east got a look-in!