The Bon Accord Shopping Centre has illuminated its new outdoor ceiling of light, the first of its kind in Aberdeen.

Some 540 square metres of glowing LEDs will hang across Upperkirkgate from Thursday until March next year to help shoppers get into the Christmas spirit.

It marks the beginning of their plans to light up the city over the coming months.

Bon Accord centre manager Craig Stevenson, said: "We are extremely excited about our new striking lighting display as we believe it will attract visitors into the city, providing them with a stunning backdrop and making their walk around the area that little bit more special.

"Organisations across Aberdeen are working together to continually make our city even better, and this is one of the many ways we're investing to support this mission."

Adrian Watson, chief executive of Aberdeen Inspired, said: "The spectacular canopy of lights will bring a welcome splash of colour to this part of the city centre and will light up the way to Aberdeen's Christmas Village which will open on Broad Street next month."