Northern Lights thrill sky watchers across Scotland
The Northern Lights have made a rare appearance across Scotland and thrilled sky watchers across the country.
Pictures of the spectacular display, also known as aurora borealis, were widely shared on social media on Friday evening.
They could be seen after one of the strongest geomagnetic storms for years hit Earth, with the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) issuing a rare solar storm warning.
Such storms increase the chances of seeing the natural phenomenon.
BBC Weather said clear skies made sightings possible from almost everywhere in the UK.
People in Northern Ireland, Scotland and northern parts of England usually have a higher likelihood.
