THE skies of Scotland came alive at the weekend as the country marked Guy Fawkes Night with a bang.
Originally a remembrance of the foiling of the infamous Gunpowder Plot, Scots across the country celebrated the survival of Parliament and King James I with coloured aerial explosions.
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Paisley's skyline tripped the light fantastic on Saturday, as residents were treated not just to a spectacular firework display, but also peformances from local bands and artists include Matthew Gibb, Lisa Kowalski, The Turkey Nuts and The Vanities.
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Meanwhile Glasgow Green saw effects never before witnessed in Scotland.
Tens of thousands of Glaswegians enjoyed the sight of two tonnes of fireworks exploding in the Autumn air.
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