The annual Burning of the Clavie night in Burghead takes place six days late this year on the day Covid restrictions are eased. All pictures by Jason Hedges/DCT Media
After a lot of uncertainty due to Covid, the ancient tradition of the Burning of the Clavie in Burghead was able to take place. Were you there? Our Photographer Jason Hedges brings you the best pictures from the spectacular event.
Creosote is poured onto the Clavie.
Clavie is manouevered as crowds gather
The procession as it reaches the Harbour Inn.
Locals gather and grab a pic as the Clavie passes through the streets.
The Clavie is carried around the town before it’s final destination of Doorie Hill
A hugely popular and longstanding tradition, people gather for the event.
Crowds look on on Doorie Hill.
The annual Burning of the Clavie night in Burghead took place six days late this year due to covid restrictions.
Staves are broken off the Clavie to be handed out, they are said to bring good luck to those that receive them and ward off evil spirits.
It may have had to happen 11 days late but it was more than worth the wait.
