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Readers’ best pictures as Northern Lights put on amazing Bonfire Night display in Tayside & Fife

The Aurora Borealis was visible in the region on Bonfire Night.

Northern Lights and fireworks at Clatto Country Park in Dundee. Image: Danny Cruickshank

By Kieran Webster

November 6 2023, 9:56am

November 6 2023, 9:56am

The Northern Lights put on an amazing display across Tayside and Fife on Bonfire Night.

Locals lucky enough to capture a glimpse of the Aurora Borealis have been sharing their pictures with The Courier.

Every so often the phenomenon appears – particularly in the northern parts of Scotland.

Lancaster University provides Northern Lights updates on social media – so you will never miss them when they appear.

Here are some of the best pictures from across Tayside and Fife.

The northern lights over Loch Kinardochy. — The lights over Loch Kinardochy in Perthshire. Image: Ali Penman

A red streak of the Northern Lights near Forfar — A red streak across the sky in Forfar. Image: Scott Glashan

The lights on show in Cupar. — The lights on show in Cupar. Image: Zoe Barrie

Magda Kozberg captured the lights in Arbroath — Magda Lozberg captured the lights in Arbroath. Image: Magda Kozberg

The lights at the New Schiehallion car park — A clear Perthshire sky at the New Schiehallion Car Park was perfect for the Northern Lights. Image: Ali Penman

The northern lights in Leuchars — Alison Rae captured a stunning picture in Leuchars. Image: Alison Rae

An array of colour in Forfar. — An array of colours in Forfar. Image: Scott Glashan

Paula MacDonald captured a green haze across the evening sky in Forfar. Image: Paula McDonald

The lights peaking through the clouds in Arbroath. — The lights were spotted through the clouds in Arbroath. Image: Kelly Jones

The northern lights by Craigo in Angus — Derek Hatton with a stunning snap from Craigo in Angus. Image: Derek Hatton

The lights at Hill of Garvock. — The Aurora Borealis at Hill of Garvock, close to the Angus and Aberdeenshire border. Image: Melissa Pattison

More snaps from Forfar. — Forfar proved to be a good spot for the Northern Lights. Image: Linda Smith

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