It's that time of year again as Scots children to go out guising for Halloween.
The name describes the ancient tradition of children disguising themselves and dressing up in costumes to ward off evil spirits.
They'd dress up in old clothes, with faces blackened from soot, and have to go to people's doors and perform a trick or a song before they were given treats. It is believed Halloween has been celebrated in Scotland for over 400 years and marked the end of summer and start of winter.
From its humble roots as a pagan festival with bonfires lit all across the land to ward off evil spirits, Halloween has evolved into a huge part of modern culture in Scotland. Today the atmosphere is more relaxed and children are rewarded just for dressing up in costumes.
The Record invited our readers to send in their best efforts.
Jack and Victor
Twin brothers Lennon and Cole Rodden from Stepps decided to dress up as Still Game's Jack and Victor this year. The eleven-year-olds gave their family a laugh dressing up as the comedy duo.
Bubble Bath
Little Amelia Wood, 10, from Greenock had a very creative costume this year with her bubble bath effort.
Steptoe and Son
Sisters Adalyn Lowe, 10, and Brooke Lowe, 11, from Douglas in South Lanarkshire decided to dress up as the old comics and looked very striking.
Lion Cub
Adorable little Roman Campbell-Alexander from Greenock is only seven months old but he still celebrated the big day in this super cute little costuime.
Home Alone
Bradley, 10, and Luke Forsyth, 8, from Edinburgh decided to give everyone in their local area a proper fright when they decided to dress up a the baddies from Home Alone.
The Queen
Little Georgie Stevely, 5, from Saltcoats decided this was the perfect year to pay homage to The Queen, with this stunning costume.
Home Alone 2
Another Home Alone effort. This time we have a Macaulay Culkin, alongside the two baddies. Pictured are Brodie, 5, Hudson, 4, and Pearce Cairney, 3, all from Lennoxtown.
Nurse 'like her mummy'
Little Schilar Stoner, from Lennoxtown, wanted to dress up like her mummy - who is a nurse - this Halloween. The seven-year-old has made a remarkable effort and thinks that nurses should get better pay.
Gazza
Gazza is back at Ibrox! Jacob Gillies, seven, from Greenock, dressed up as the ex-Gers midfielder and won best dressed at a local competition on Halloween.
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