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An ultraviolet skin scanner has been touring parts of Scotland to warn people about the dangers of tanning.
It's the first time the UV machine has offered free scans in shopping centres in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and East Kilbride.
The campaign's been funded by the Scottish government and nearly 2,500 people have had their picture taken.
The scan includes a high-tech image showing potential skin damage from UV rays.
Vicky Crichton from Cancer Research UK says the organisation is worried about the most serious form of skin cancer.
"Malignant melanoma rates have tripled in 15 to 34-year-olds in Scotland over the last 30 years.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/20516253
It's the first time the UV machine has offered free scans in shopping centres in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and East Kilbride.
The campaign's been funded by the Scottish government and nearly 2,500 people have had their picture taken.
The scan includes a high-tech image showing potential skin damage from UV rays.
Vicky Crichton from Cancer Research UK says the organisation is worried about the most serious form of skin cancer.
"Malignant melanoma rates have tripled in 15 to 34-year-olds in Scotland over the last 30 years.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/20516253