Thousands of people are gearing up for a night of spectacular light shows as the country marks Guy Fawkes night.
Scores of fireworks displays are being held across the north of Scotland to celebrate the loudest night of the year.
In the north-east, more than 12,000 revellers are expected at Aberdeen beach to watch the Granite City’s annual display tomorrow night, which this year has a heroes and villains theme.
The event, which is free, will kick off with fire jugglers and a charity fire walk from 6.30pm, followed by a 20-minute display set to music from 7.30pm.
Aberdeen City Council has organised park and ride buses which leave from the Bridge of Don, Calder Park and Kingswells.
Councillor Neil Cooney, the authority’s communities, housing and infrastructure convener, said: “This year’s promises to be even better than before with a great theme, lots to do, and a fantastic fireworks display set to music.”
In Aberdeenshire, an event will be held Bogbeth Park in Kemnay tomorrow at 6pm.
On Saturday, the sky will light up over the region as there will be events in Banchory, Inverurie, and Ellon.
In Banchory, things will heat up in King George V Park when the bonfire is lit at 6.30pm – the display will start at 7.30pm.
Across in Ellon, it will be boom or bust in Gordon Park from 5pm, with the first firework expected to soar into the sky at 7.30pm.
And in Inverurie, the celebrations will start at 5.30pm in Thainstone Mart.
David Barley, chief executive of organisers Round Table, said: “Our previous firework displays have helped us raise much-needed funds for local charities and we are keen to continue to show our support.”
Meanwhile, the fire and rescue service are preparing for their busiest night of the year.
Fire crews are on average 40% busier on November 5 than any other night of the year.
Gordon Riddel, station manager at Aberdeen, said: “We want everyone to be able to celebrate on 5th November and have fun but in a safe way that doesn’t require the intervention of the emergency services.
“When our crews are called to attend bonfires it means we have to divert resources away from other emergencies and life-threatening calls – that could end tragically for anyone who truly needs our urgent help.”