Beacons were lit across Tayside and Fife on Thursday night as a weekend of Platinum Jubilee celebrations got under way.
Communities in Angus, Fife and Perth and Kinross gathered as towns and villages across the UK lit more than 2,000 beacons at the same time.
One of the main events was at Norrie Miller Walk in Perth, where Pipe Major Alistair Duthie of Perth and District Pipe Band began the ceremony with a rendition of Diu Regnare.
The tune was written by champion bagpiper Stuart Liddle in tribute to The Queen’s historic 70-year reign.
And it was played at a number of events up and down the country.
It was followed by a bugle call by Dave Arnott, of Perth Brass, to announce the lighting of the beacon at 9.45pm.
All the official beacon ceremonies ended with a performance of Song for the Commonwealth, which was also written to mark the prestigious occasion.
A knitted Queen, burgers and a parade
Meanwhile, at East Haven, Carnoustie and District Pipe Band was joined by a rather unusual Royal guest as they heralded the lighting of the beacon there.
A life-sized knitted version of The Queen, complete with crown and two corgis, was placed on the beach by Arbroath’s Woolly Workers as part of the ceremony.
And in Pittenweem, locals were joined by a piper as they enjoyed free burgers and home baking on the West Braes.
The beacon there was lit by Isobel Bowman, 84, who has lived in Pittenweem all her life.
The Methil beacon lighting was preceded by a parade involving Methil Sea Cadets, members of the armed forces and veterans.
And almost 20 more community Jubilee beacons were lit across Tayside and Fife.
The events mark the start of four days of Jubilee joy.
Schools and many work places are closed until Tuesday
And instead, people are enjoying community picnics, fun days and street parties.
A weekend of Platinum Jubilee fun
The Angus fun includes a street party in Letham and music at Glamis Castle.
In Fife, people celebrating their 70th birthdays this year will enjoy afternoon tea with Provost Jim Leishman on Friday.
And there are community events being held all over the region this weekend, including huge picnics in Dunfermline and Cupar.
Perth and Kinross is also hosting numerous celebrations, including a classic car rally and the first Perthshire Mela.
And while Dundee didn’t have a community beacon, there are still events going on over the next few days.
Here are some of the best pictures from Thursday’s beacon events in Perth, East Haven and Pittenweem.
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