A hugely popular carol concert returned to Aberdeen at the weekend – in an even more festive setting.
The Bon Accord Silver Band usually host a packed-out concert in Duthie Park’s David Welch Winter Gardens.
But with the current Covid situation, the band and Granite City Chorus moved proceedings to the park’s bandstand, where they were joined by carollers kitted out in their warmest clothing.
People young and old gathered to sing some Christmas classics, with the band’s jovial performance lifting spirits and making it easy to forget the chill.
Some attendees even brought camping or deck chairs for the hour-long event.
The decision to move the event was announced on Wednesday following repeated warnings from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon about the fast-spreading Omicron variant, which has resulted in revised guidelines being introduced for businesses across Scotland.
People are also being urged to stay at home and minimise socialising with other households in the lead up to Christmas.
There were nearly 6,000 new Covid cases confirmed in Scotland on Saturday, with 96 of those new Omicron cases.
The variant – which is now the most dominant in Scotland – accounts for 792 of cases in Scotland. There are 17 cases in Grampian and 36 in the Highlands.
Band raised a smile for 2020 Christmas
Last year, the Bon Accord Silver Band were one of the many groups who took part in our Connect at Christmas campaign, which aimed to ease some of the feelings of loneliness after a year of lockdowns.
They performed a special rendition of Jingle Bells for our 2020 Advent Calendar – click here to check out who else was behind some of the doors.