Some of the world's most iconic sci-fi props and costumes will feature at a new exhibition due to land in Aberdeenshire in July

The Invasion exhibition, to be hosted by Peterhead's Arbuthnot Museum, is one of the largest collections in the UK of original and replica pieces from the sets of Star Trek, Alien, Planet of the Apes and Red Dwarf.

Among the exhibits will be a hypersleep chamber from Alien - as used by Ellen Ripley actor Sigourney Weaver - Matt Le Blanc's spacesuit from Lost in Space and Jim Henson's Bubot from Aliens in the Family.

Councillor Gillian Owen said: "The Invasion exhibition promises to be out of this world and is a once in a galaxy chance to see, first-hand, a spectacular collection of props and costumes from some of our favourite films and TV shows.

"The exhibition is one of the largest collections of sci-fi costumes and pop culture memorabilia in the UK and it's a real scoop to have secured its visit to Aberdeenshire.

"These blockbuster films and shows have had an incredible influence on our popular culture and we are expecting this exhibition to be a big hit over the summer."

Council colleague Mark Findlater said: "Invasion has been secured as the first touring exhibition by the council's cultural services as part of a new initiative to increase visitors to the area and it will captivate audiences of all ages.

"It will appeal to sci-fi lovers and film fanatics alike, thanks to the creative genius of the costume and prop designers whose work will be on display."

Alongside the exhibition, cultural services staff will lead workshops with local school pupils on different routes into film and theatre work, including costume design. Peterhead Community Cinema will be screening back-to-back sci-fi films during the exhibition's run.