Gallery: Union Terrace Gardens takes centre stage at Spectra
Tonight was the second night of the four-day festival.
When the sun goes down, Spectra brings Aberdeen to life with a dazzling glow.
ByKath Flannery & Chris Cromar
Thousands more people have turned out for the second night of this year’s Spectra that kicked off in Aberdeen on Thursday evening.
Now in its 11th year, “Scotland’s Festival of Light”, will be on until 10pm on Sunday night and aims to brighten up the dark winter nights in the Granite City.
Union Terrace Gardens is the centre of the marvel, with a number of displays illuminating the famous city centre park.
Crowds were impressed by “Winds of Change“, which “journeys through aspects of Aberdeen’s unique maritime and industrial story from tall ships and granite, to oil and the transition towards renewable energy and wind power”.
“The Matter of The Heart”, which is “a collection of local hearts: 60 people and their real-time heart beats” also proved to be popular.
Our photographer Kath Flannery was there tonight to capture the action.
Catriona and Elspeth Cameron at neon colouring wall on the second night of Spectra.
Union Terrace Gardens transforms into a glowing wonderland for Spectra.
Excitement fills the air as families and friends marvel at Spectra’s breathtaking installations.
A fire display by Fly Agaric.
Aimee and Nicky Henderson with Blake and Brodie.
Children enjoy the mycelium network.
The Sky Castle.
Scotland’s Festival of Light turns Aberdeen’s skyline into a glowing masterpiece.
The rhythm of Spectra.
“The Matter of The Heart” connects art and science, showcasing 60 local heartbeats in real-time.
Spectra 2025 lights up Aberdeen once again, drawing thousands to the city centre.
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Gallery: Union Terrace Gardens takes centre stage at Spectra
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