All the main parties, apart from the Tories, held manifesto launches in Scotland this week - and all chose the Capital for their set-piece events.
The Lib Dems were at Craigie’s Farm, near South Queensferry, Labour at Murrayfield, the SNP at Edinburgh Park and the Greens at Summerhall.
There were also more key TV appearances, most prominently the BBC’s Question Time leaders special when the Tory, Labour, SNP and Lib Dem leaders all took part but individually rather than together.
But the politicians had serious competition for the attention of the public, who may have been more interested in the Euros which got under way in Germany and will still be going when the election is over.
Here is a round-up of the week’s election campaign highlights - in 10 pictures.
5. Boris Johnson no-show on campaign trail
There was a buzz of excitement among Tories when it was reported Boris Johnson was planning to help with the campaign. But it soon emerge that while the former PM had put his name to a letter warning against voting for Reform UK or Labour and had recorded videos endorsing some candidates, he would not be making any campaign appearances and was going on holiday instead. | supplied Photo: supplied
6. Scottish Labour manifesto launch
Labour launched its Scottish manifesto at Edinburgh's Murrayfield stadium on Tuesday with the familiar "Change" slogan. But Anas Sarwar said change for Scotland was a two-stage process. "In 2026, we need a change of direction at Holyrood as much as we need one at Westminster today." And he promised no income tax rises if Labour does win power at the next Scottish Parliament elections. | Getty Images Photo: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images
7. TV debate on immigration
Channel 4 hosted an election debate focused on immigration, law and order on Tuesday, with leading representatives of seven parties. Taking part were (from left) Home Office Minister Chris Philp for the Conservatives; Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwert; Reform UK chairman Richard Tice; deputy Lib Dem leader Daisy Cooper; Green co-party leader Carla Denyer; SNP deputy leader Keith Brown; and Labour's Nick Thomas-Symonds. | PA Photo: Matt Alexander/PA
8. John Swinney launches SNP manifesto
First Minister John Swinney launched the SNP's general election manifesto at Patina in Edinburgh Park, complete with independence on page one, line one, as promised. He hailed the document as the only left-of-centre manifesto from any major party in the election. It argued for billions more for the NHS and scrapping the two-child benefit cap. | PA Photo: Jane Barlow/PA Wire