Northern Lights: Impressive aurora borealis display in parts of Scotland

Carnoustie enjoyed a spectacular display of the aurora borealis

The Northern Lights put on an impressive display in the skies above parts of Scotland overnight into Monday.

The ethereal light display - also known as Aurora Borealis - was photographed by people in Moray, Aberdeenshire and Angus.

The images of the spectacular natural phenomenon were shared on social media and by BBC Weather Watchers.

Kinloss was granted this view of the aurora borealis

This was the scene in Gardenstown, Moray

This was the view of the aurora in Banff

Monika Focht was a bit of a local hero for this shot in Pennan

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