In pictures: A second night of the Northern Lights

Strong displays of the Aurora Borealis were visible from parts of Scotland overnight.

Skye, the Western Isles and Moray coast were among the places with the best views.

Cloud spoiled the chances for most people who were hoping to see the Northern Lights following stunning displays on Sunday.

British Geological Survey space weather experts said that after all the recent excitement, activity on the Sun - which is linked to the aurora - was heading back to more normal levels.

The view from Carloway in Lewis

Carloway was a "hotspot" for aurora watching

Garmouth on the Moray coast was another vantage point

A picture of Monday's display from Cummingston in Moray

The aurora lighting up the sky above Inverbroom in the Highlands

Kyle of Lochalsh RNLI trained under the aurora on Monday night

The lights from Stornoway in Lewis

Skye resident Jackie MacLennan captured this scene

The aurora over Achachork on Skye

A colourful image taken from Edinbane, also on Skye. Isabel Nelson, who sent in the picture, said it was third night a row the aurora had appeared

A BBC Weather Watcher's picture of the display from Lochinver

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