It’s nearly time for the spookiest time of the year - with people busy organising fancy dress, pumpkin (or turnip) lanterns and creepy decorations for Halloween.
While the occasion may have become somewhat Amercanised in recent decades, Scotland is very much the home of Halloween - or Samhainn, to give it its traditional Celtic title.
It’s the boundary between summer and winter - light and dark - when the harvest ends and the walls between our world and other realms weakens, allowing long-dead ancestors and supernatural fairies to roam amongst us.
We’re certainly a nation that embraces the celebration, with plenty of events planned up and down the country.
Here are 10 that caught our eye - from free family-friendly fun to terrifying immersive experiences.
5. Enjoy a terrifying film classic
For film fans, St Luke's in Glasgow is hosting a special screening of Stanley Kubrick horror classic 'The Shining' at 7.30 on Sunday, October 27. It's just a fiver in and there will be themed drinks, popcorn and fancy dress. | Getty Images
6. Ghosts of Glamis
Historic (and haunted?) Glamis Castle is (g)hosting a series of special adult-only tours this Halloween, every evening from October 25-31 from 6.30-9pm. Visitors will be invited up the castle’s spiral staircase to enjoy glimpses of areas and stories that have never featured in tours before. Expect plenty of jump scares as ghosts and ghouls lurk in the shadows. There are also family-friendly storytelling sessions on offer every 15 minutes between 4-5pm on Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27. | Canva/Getty Images
7. Halloween Shenanigans at Craigmillar Castle
Another landmark providing the venue for a special Halloween event is Edinburgh's Craigmillar Castle. 'Halloween Shenanigans' will be taking place on Saturday, October 26, and Sunday, October 27, from 11am-3pm. Meet the Master of Owls and his feathered flock, along with Ravina who will be telling some scary tales. You'll also get to hear the history of the jack o’lantern and enjoy a bit of ghoulish magic. | Canva/Getty Images
8. Halloween at Witch Corner
Located in Melrose, the stunning house of Abbotsford was the home of Sir Walter Scott. This year visitors are invited to meet some of the spirits of the forest in a sound and light show with show-stopping folklore sculptures. Take to the Halloween trail, solve seasonal riddles and win a tasty prize. It's on until November 3. | Abbotsford