PICTURES: 12,000-strong crowd enjoys 'absolutely superb' Inverness fireworks display and bonfire
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An estimated 12,000 people enjoyed a musical fireworks display during Bonfire Night at Bught Park in Inverness.
Inverness Provost Glynis Campbell Sinclair said it had been a successful night without problems.
"There was a safe and friendly atmosphere," she said. "It was excellent."
The fireworks display, staged by the award-winning Fireworx Scotland, drew cheers from the crowd.
"It was choreographed with music," Provost Campbell Sinclair said.
"It was absolutely superb."
She acknowledged that some people did not like Bonfire Night and fireworks and would query whether funds should be spent on such an event but said it was a much safer option than previously when every housing estate would have its own bonfire.
"If you went back to the old days when there were fire accidents and think about the cost to the NHS and fire service, this is always money well spent," she said.
She also reflected on the enjoyment it had brought to people of all ages.
"I saw lots of youngsters, even tiny ones in prams and pushchairs," she said.
"Just getting out there to a free event with the wee ones does make a difference for families just now with the cost of living crisis and energy crisis."
The event included a funfair and catering village plus a performance from the Fly Agaric Fire Display team.
Provost Campbell Sinclair said Bonfire Night heralded the start of the winter events programme including the switch on of the Christmas lights and Hogmanay celebrations.
"I think it is building up to be an exciting few weeks certainly for Inverness," she said.
