More than 200 people have joined forces to ensure Halloween celebrations will go ahead in Inverness – a month later.
The scheduled shows which were due to take place at Ness Islands, near the city centre, were cancelled because of flooding earlier this week.
However, 72 hours of frantic behind-the-scenes activity by performers, lighting specialists and event staff, have ensured the show will go on at the end of next month.
Two performances will take place, on November 28 at 7pm, and the next day at 5pm, with both shows lasting for two hours.
Highland Council event manager, Gerry Reynolds, said: “We have received so many messages of encouragement from the parents of disappointed children that we are delighted to have been able to ensure that this particular rain cloud looks likely to have a silver lining.
“The Eden Court creative team, who provide the majority of our performers, have been absolute stars and we cannot thank them enough for rescheduling all sorts of things like pantomime rehearsals in order to ensure that these shows can go on.”
Inverness may well become the first city to have two Halloweens, on either side of Guy Fawkes Night.
On that evening, the Inverness Winter Festival will warm up with the annual civic bonfire and fireworks display, which includes a primary school Guy making display.
Provost Alex Graham will get things started when he lights the huge bonfire at 7.30pm, after which the skies will be lit up by a series of spectacular explosions.
Meanwhile, council staff are monitoring Ness Islands to make sure the area is safe for people going there to view the event, which takes place at Bught Park.