Shadow Scottish Secretary David Mundell has claimed more than £3,000 on MPs' expenses for cameras, photographers and photo-editing computer software to take hundreds of pictures of himself.
The "Out and About" section of his website displays more than 700 pictures, mostly of Mr Mundell in various different parts of his Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale & Tweeddale constituency.
Mr Mundell appears to have set himself the task of visiting as many places in his constituency as he can and getting his picture taken beside the road sign as proof.
His tour has so far taken him to Bankend, Beattock, Boreland, Cardrona, Clarencefield, Durisdeermill, Ecclefechan, Gretna and Hightae, to name but a few.
He is also pictured taking overseas trips overseas to places such as Israel and Rwanda.
His passion for photography got him into trouble in August 2006, according to details contained in his expense claims.
A picture of "David Mundell and Family at Biggar Bonfire" was used on the MP's website and in a parliamentary report, without authorisation from the photographer.
As a result, Mr Mundell was sent an invoice for £175 for its use on the website with another £175 added on top as a penalty for failing to seek his permission.
The other reproduction was also charged at a "double rate" of £180, bringing the total bill to more than £620 with the inclusion of VAT.
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