North-east youngsters are this week being encouraged to pursue a career in science and engineering.
The Lab in a Lorry programme, which provides mobile science labs for schools, is in Fraserburgh this week to inspire children aged 11-14 through specially created interactive experiments.
The scheme transports three 44ft lorries to schools across the UK and Ireland, and is provided in partnership by the Institute of Physics and the Scottish Government.
This week, it has been based at Fraserburgh Academy with pupils visiting from local primaries.
Charlotte Govan, a spokeswoman for the institute, said the lab has been a “fantastic experience” for children.
“It generates excitement and curiosity in science by letting them explore experimental science for themselves with the help of expert mentors,” she added.
The lorry programme, which is delivered by practising scientists and engineers who volunteer their time, ensures that every pupil who takes part is able to participate in experimental science.
Earlier this year, the lorry called in at Moray schools.
Forres Academy principal teacher of physics Dave Baker said it was an “excellent resource”.
Mr Baker said: “It visits us every few years, and it gives us the opportunity to put some of the younger pupils through.
“It makes an interesting change to the pupils’ daily routine, and they enjoy it thoroughly.
“We are always pleasantly surprised by the amount of knowledge they display going through it, and the staff enjoy themselves as well.”