WE'RE not going to see Willie Rennie as First Minister, but that doesn't mean we don't love to see him in action.
The LibDem leader's put himself forward for the top job this parliament, though he's not going to step into Nicola Sturgeon's shoes.
But Rennie does have a very particular set of skills, which seem to involve farm animals, giant chairs and broomsticks.
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Yes, he's made the art of the political photocall completely his own. Here are some of his best.
1. The giant deckchair pic: Classic nonsense, classic Willie Rennie. Is every day out in public like being in a live caption competition for him?
2. The penguins pic: Willie Rennie looks in his element here. He's really found his audience.
3. The Top Gear pic: Vroom, vroom. "How many votes are you getting, Willie?" shouted the photographer (we imagine).
4. The pigs pic: A classic of the genre. The erstwhile leader was upstaged on a visit to a city farm by amorous animals. Fortunately for us all, there was a news crew there.
5. The Harry Potter pic: Expecto Patronum! Didn't magic up a votes boost for the LibDems, but look how much effort he's put into this.
6. The Edinburgh Castle pic: Just looking really happy to be out. Tbf, we all know that feeling now.
7. The best buds pic: Here's to five years of the same, Willie Rennie! We wouldn't miss it.
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