A strange figure known only as Lycraman has been spotted across St Andrews, capturing the imaginations of students throughout the town.
The unknown person, clad entirely in a blue morph suit, has been caught on video and in photos attending lectures at the prestigious university.
While it’s not clear who’s behind the mask, Lycraman has become a pseudo-celebrity on campus.
In recent footage posted on the popular Spotted: University of St Andrews Facebook page, Lycraman can be seen sitting in the back row of a lecture theatre at the university.
Video, posted on social media, shows the figure sitting among other students who appear to be ignoring his presence.
As the film zooms in, Lycraman slowly turns to face the camera.
In images also posted this week, Lycraman can be seen listening intently to another lecture from what appears to be a separate balcony from the rest of the students.
Students across the town have so far failed in their efforts to identify who Lycraman really is.
A spokesman for the university said: “We are an inclusive community, students and staff wear what they like to lectures.”
The legend of Lycraman is reminiscent of the mystery of Horse-boy who shot to fame in 2010.
Horse-boy was originally seen on Google’s Street View in Aberdeen.
In the images, the man can be seen in the Hardgate area of the city wearing dark trousers, a purple shirt and a brown and white horse’s head.
Soon, as word spread of the mysterious man, sightings began to be reported across the continent.
Horse-boy was supposedly seen in Germany, Norway, Cardiff, and Norwich.
Speaking at the time, Russell Moffatt, a 50-year-old IT manager who first spotted Horse-boy, said he discovered him by accident when using the online service.
He said: “I needed to get my glasses repaired and was looking for an optician’s shop when I suddenly saw this crazy guy.
“I thought it was really funny; he obviously spotted the Google car photographing streets in the area, ran to get a horse-head mask and laid in wait for it.
“I bet he’s been quietly smiling to himself ever since, waiting to be discovered.”
Whether the new Lycraman can live up to the international status of Horse-boy remains to be seen, but there have yet to be any confirmed sightings beyond the boundaries of St Andrews.
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