Tilda is the new face of Chanel

  Oscar-winning actress Tilda Swinton made her debut as the newest face of Chanel in a new campaign celebrating Scottish style.

The 52-year-old actress, who lives in Nairn, is frontman pre-fall campaign of the brand in the Métiers d'Art Paris-Edinburgh Advertising, Karl Lagerfeld, head designer of the fashion house.

Born in London, the daughter of a Scottish father and an Australian mother of Chanel was selected for the "unique personality, his charisma and radiance."

"Tilda perfectly embodies the Paris-Edinburgh collection," Lagerfeld said. "It is of course Scottish, but more than that, she is a modern woman, a timeless icon of elegance."

Professional Arts annual fashion show of Chanel, who as a tribute to a country that has influenced Coco Chanel, was welcomed at Linlithgow Palace in December. The Paris-Edinburgh show was a celebration of a very Scottish style and made several references to Mary Queen of Scots, who was born in the palace.

Chanel last year bought a cashmere factory limits, Barrie Knitwear in Hawick, after its owner went into administration. The cashmere knitwear factory was produced for the French house for 25 years.