Aberdeen park welcomes back Spike the 'talking cactus'

Spike the talking cactus has returned to the Winter Gardens after 13

A talking cactus named Spike has returned to action at Aberdeen's Winter Gardens at Duthie Park after 13 years.

The cactus, which has a periscope eye, suffered a breakdown at the David Welch Winter Gardens in 1998.

His comeback is being made at an open day hosted by the Friends of Duthie Park group.

It follows an online campaign, set up by Andy Gibson, calling for the spiky legend's return.

Thousands of fans signed a petition on Facebook.

Mr Gibson, who will provide the voice for the cactus, said Spike was an "epic entertainer".