A Renfrewshire teenager has been crowned Miss Teen Great Britain, beating girls from all across the UK to the title.
Paris Milne travelled to Blackpool's Globe Theatre to take part in the glamorous national final on October 17.
More than 60 other hopefuls took to the stage with the dream of winning the competition.
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The secondary school pupil was stunned when she was named Miss Teen Great Britain.
The 17-year-old told Glasgow Live: "I've been doing pageants for years now.
"I got into Miss Teen Great Britain just two years ago and obviously Covid happened, so I competed last year and came second runner up
"This year I went back this year and I won.
"I was in shock I couldn't quite believe it.
"There was so many girls going for it and you never think it is going to be you.
"My family and friends were just as shocked as me just because you don't expect it because there are so many girls who put in hard work as well."
When someone thinks of pageantry they immediately assume it is a competition based on looks.
However, judges, including former Junior Miss Galaxy UK Sienna Demontis and reigning Miss Universe Great Britain Noki Simbani, were searching for more.
Paris explained: "There are a whole range of things you are judged on.
"You've got your appearances within the community, charity work, that doesn't contribute to any points but it's acknowledged, then there is your interview which is 50 per cent of your score and finally there is fashion wear and evening wear."
Raising money for a variety of causes is something the newly crowned Miss Teen Great Britain holds dear to her heart.
Her passion was sparked by younger brother, Daven's, fight with an aggressive brain cancer. The youngster's battle resulted in mother, Tracy, and father, David, travelling to America with their son to undergo pioneering treatment.
The inspirational fighter is now cancer free.
Paris is spurred on to help others by her brother's story, raising over £15,000 in three years.
She said: "I feel like charity work is so important because it makes me feel like I'm giving that bit more back to the community.
"I'm currently fundraising for a charity called Abbie's Army which was founded in the memory of a little girl who had DIPG which is a really rare, aggressive form of brain cancer.
"I'm also raising money for 'Together for Short Lives' which is for children in need of palliative care at the end of their life."
Becoming Miss Teen Great Britain isn't an easy task, it involves finding a way to standout from the others vying for the crown.
The 2022 winner said: "It's not about what you need, it's about what makes you different.
"It's a whole platform for women to express their individuality. I think my dedication towards the system and all my charity work has really paid off.
"I went that extra mile to make friendships with all the girls. As Miss Teen Great Britain you're meant to be a role model to other girls and as a national title holder you make appearances in England and Wales."
Although the achievement is certainly a monumental one, the St Ninian's High School pupil already has her eyes set on the future, including a potential career in law.
Paris said: "I'd quite like to look into Miss Scotland and International pageants.
"I'm still at school this year, so I'm going to be combining my pageants with my school work.
"My campaign this year was to spread awareness about childhood cancer so I'd like to create a platform that involves my studies."
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