The sky above Newmachar was transformed by the dazzling lights show. Image: John McCook.
The night sky across the north and north-east was illuminated in a sea of colours thanks to a spectacular display of the Northern Lights.
Overnight, the sky was lit up in shades of green, pink, purple and blue as people from across the Highlands and Islands and Grampian gazed upon the Aurora Borealis.
Stargazers were treated to a stunning display as the natural phenomenon made its return.
It marks the latest display in recent months to grace the skies above Northern Scotland.
The Northern lights could be seen from a host of beauty spots across the region in the early hours of this morning, with locals on hand to capture the picturesque moment.
Here are some of the best photos of the Northern Lights captured by readers.
Osprey pictured at Dolphin Centre at Spey Bay amidst the Northern Lights. Image: Fiona Mckechnie.
The Land Army Scotland Memorial stands out in Buckie amidst the Northern Lights. Image: Marina Bruce.
Northern Lights illuminated the sky above Balblair Distillery in Edderton overnight. Image: John Ross.
Northern Lights captured near Turriff. Image: Gill Gaul.
Locals in Cove Bay were treated to a stunning display of the Northern Lights overnight. Image: Isla Smith.
The sky above Lossiemouth was transformed into a sea of colours as the Northern Lights returned. Image: Shonagh Laing
Stargazers at Slains Castle on the east coast captured this stunning image of the Northern Lights overhead. Image: Jennifer Morrison.
Stunning image of the Northern Lights above Cove Bay. Image: Isla Smith.
The Northern Lights were also spotted by residents near Kintore. Image: Yvonne Leiper.
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IN PICTURES: The Northern Lights dance over the north and north-east
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