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Northern Lights: Impressive aurora borealis display in parts of Scotland

News imageTJM/Weather Watchers Northern Lights in CarnoustieTJM/Weather Watchers
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.

News imageScotty Northern Lights in KinlossScotty
Kinloss was granted this view of the aurora borealis
News imageSaf37y/Weather Watchers Northern Lights in GardenstownSaf37y/Weather Watchers
This was the scene in Gardenstown, Moray
News imageChelseaPhil/WeatherWatchers Northern Lights in BanffChelseaPhil/WeatherWatchers
This was the view of the aurora in Banff
News imageMonika Focht Northern Lights in PennanMonika Focht
Monika Focht was a bit of a local hero for this shot in Pennan

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