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PICTURES: Readers shared their brilliant Halloween creations with us…here’s a selection of the smartest and spookiest

By Reporter
A few of the Halloween photos sent in to us by Courier readers.
A few of the Halloween photos sent in to us by Courier readers.

There was no shortage of Halloween horrors out and about across Courier Country on Wednesday night.

From Dundee to Dunblane and Aberfeldy to Arbroath, all manner of bloodcurdling ghosts and ghouls were stalking the streets.

It's Halloween and there are sure to be some truly terrifying sights…Why not send us your pictures of some of the…

Posted by TheCourier.co.uk on Wednesday, 31 October 2018

From perfect little pumpkins to wicked witches and more than a few zombies, little was left to the imagination.

The costumes were not even confined to the kids, with several normally docile dogs being turned into horrific hounds for the day thanks to canine costumes.

We asked for your pictures and received dozens of terrific submissions, a selection of which we have featured here and in today’s paper.

Cameron the werewolf.
The very scary "daddy and daughter clown" duo, Stevie and Megan.
Arlo, 2, as Cruella de Vil.
Lilly,10, got kitted out brilliantly as Harley Quinn.
Elidh (8) and Brodie (4).
Steve Shepherd submitted this photo to us.
Have you seen a better Pennywise costume than this one worn by Lola, 5?
The full moon transformed Layla into a werewolf!
Brooke, 9.
Ariana with the Ghostbusters.
Harry, 10, looked the real deal as Jason.
Calum, 11.
Cyprian, 10, and Gabriela, 6.
Dawn Slane sent in this photo of a zombie and a "dead cheerleader".
Roderick, 3.
Eilidh, 4, with little sister Aurla,10 months.
Not a costume, but we loved Joanna Hay's photo of a Dennis the Menace pumpkin.
Even the pets were in on it! This image was sent in by Lynne McKay.
Cooper and Brandon in matching costumes.
Katie Mackinnon of Perth sent this photo of some incredible Halloween make-up.
Ellie, 6.
Jenny McDonald sent in this photo of her "scary wee gang".
Stacey Beveridge sent in this photo.
Lacey, 7, wore a brilliant costume.
We thought this photo of Jessica, 7, was great!
Ellie, 3, said she wanted to be a "pretty unicorn" on Halloween.
Very scary duo Josh, 7, and Jayden, 8.
Madison looked the part as a zombie cheerleader.
We loved Ben's "skeleton stick-man".
Kaiden, 4, and Keira, 5 months, preparing to spook their neighbours.
Sophia is only 4.5 months old - but she really embraced the Halloween spirit!
Stacey McGinlay sent in this pic.
Poppy, 5 - also known as Vampirina.
Coincidentally, there was another Poppy (aged 4) also dressed as Vampirina!
Kirsty submitted this photo.
Carson, 9.
What a team!
Even the staff at Lloyds Pharmacy in Lochee got involved - all in the name of fundraising.
"Avast me hearties!" - Megan, 4.
We're told Morgan, 6, didn't want to dress as Hermione - so she went as Harry Potter instead!
Bailey-James, the spooky scientist!
Kayleigh, 10.
Sarah Ward sent in this group photo.
No names were given with this submission, but we thought the face-painting was great!

 

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