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Gallery: Thousands turn out to witness Spectra’s opening night

The light festival is on until 10pm on Sunday night.

Crowds enjoy the first night of Spectra.
Crowds enjoy the first night of Spectra.

Thousands of people gathered in Aberdeen tonight, as the city was lit up by the lights of Spectra, as the annual festival got under way.

“Scotland’s Festival of Light”, which is celebrating its 11th year, will last until Sunday and aims to brighten up the winter nights in the Granite City.

It certainly achieved its goal tonight, as crowds were mesmerised by various displays, including “Winds of Change” at Union Terrace Gardens, The “Northern Lights Programme” at Rosemount Viaduct and St Nicholas Kirk’s “Voyage”.

It begins at 5.30pm and last until 10pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights.

Our photographer Kath Flannery was at the opening night of the festival to capture the action.

Crowds gather for the opening night of the Spectra Festival of Light in Aberdeen
Spectra Festival of Light kicks off in Aberdeen with a dazzling display.
Kerry Dick, Ellie Cadger, Lyla Dick and Becky Wilson at the first night of Spectra installation.
Dylan and Millie McCarthy at the first night of Spectra installation.
Aberdeen’s city center lights up as the Spectra Festival begins.
Excitement fills the air on the first night of the Spectra Festival in Aberdeen.
Crowds enjoy the first night of Spectra.
Visitors immerse themselves in the wonder of Aberdeen’s Spectra Festival.
Sky Lafferty at the first night of Spectra installation.
Festival-goers experience the magic of Spectra as it launches in Aberdeen.
A mesmerizing start to Aberdeen’s Spectra Festival of Light.
Zac Balsillie with his grandma Lorraine Mair at the first night of Spectra installation.
Crowds gather for the opening night of the Spectra Festival of Light in Aberdeen.

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