Spectacular images as Northern Lights illuminate Highland skies
The Aurora Borealis was visible over much of north and north-east Scotland last night.
The night sky over the north and north-east came alive last night, as the Northern Lights put on a spectacular display.
The Aurora Borealis was visible to the naked eye over much of the region, with the sky painted vibrant shades of green and pink.
The natural light show is caused by particles from the Sun colliding with gases in Earth’s atmosphere, which creates the colours.
People from across the region have been sharing their photographs of the northern lights last night.
Invergordon, Highland
Six volunteer crew members from the Invergordon RNLI were called out last night to assist in a search.
While conducting the search, the crew of the Agnes AP Barr were treated to a spectacular display of the Northern Lights from the boat.
Invergordon RNLI spokesperson Michael MacDonald said: “The Northern Lights were an unexpected but memorable sight for our volunteer crew.”
Burghead, Moray
Laurel Jenkins took this picture at Burghead Primary School.
She said: “The colours are amazing and great to be able to see it without camera too.”
Spean Bridge, Highland
Charlotte Grant took this picture at the Commando Memorial in Spean Bridge at around 9pm.
