LOOKING TERRIFIC IN THE TRAFFIC

GORGEOUS Monarch of the Glen star Dawn Steele's striking looks often stop the traffic.

And here she is sandwiched between two trucks in a dazzling portrait by Scottish photographer Stevie Barrett.

The picture, in which she poses in a lay-by close to Monarch's Highland set, features in a exhibition of Scottish celebs to be staged next year. Tonight Monarch fans will see Dawn's character Lexie bid farewell to Glenbogle. She returns to New Zealand where she is to set up a vineyard with former laird husband Archie. Dawn, 29, captured the hearts of millions as "sexy Lexie" before deciding to quit the hit BBC drama to pursue other projects.

Photographer Stevie said: "The exhibition will showcase Scottish talent in a modern, chic way. The aim is to get away from the traditional tartan and tweed imagery."

The show, to be staged at Glasgow's Royal Scottish Academy Of Music And Drama, will also feature River City actress Barbara Rafferty, Whose Line Is It Anyway star John Sessions, and many others.

SEE more of Stevie's pictures at www.steviebarrett.com

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