THE Northern Lights lit up the skies above large parts of the UK in stunning style at the weekend – and there were plenty of photographers from across Irvine who captured some stunning snaps of the rare phenomenon.

Also known as aurora borealis, the bands of pink and green light were seen across the UK and in parts of Europe after an “extreme” geomagnetic storm caused them to be more visible, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Chris Snell, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said there were sightings “from top to tail across the country”.

Here’s just a few of our favourite photos from the weekend as the spectacular show was captured by members of our camera club - Irvine and Kilwinning on Camera.

Those wishing to join our camera club to share any of their own snaps in future can do so at facebook.com/groups/174264270060726.

Irvine Times: From Eglinton Country Park by Tracy Ross.From Eglinton Country Park by Tracy Ross. (Image: Tracy Ross)

Irvine Times: Down the harbourside by Peter Blair.Down the harbourside by Peter Blair. (Image: Peter Blair)

Irvine Times: From Irvine beach park by Jennifer Pless.From Irvine beach park by Jennifer Pless. (Image: Jennifer Pless)

Irvine Times: Friday night's lights by Jason Myres.Friday night's lights by Jason Myres. (Image: Jason Myres)

Irvine Times: The view from Dreghorn by Jamie Weir.The view from Dreghorn by Jamie Weir. (Image: Jamie Weir)

Irvine Times: George Hunter from the pilot house.George Hunter from the pilot house. (Image: George Hunter)

Irvine Times: From Dunure Castle by Tommy Morrison.From Dunure Castle by Tommy Morrison. (Image: Tommy Morrison)

Irvine Times: Taken from Troon by Sharon Dalgoutte's daughter.Taken from Troon by Sharon Dalgoutte's daughter. (Image: Sharon Dalgoutte)

Irvine Times: At the beach by Robert Strachan.At the beach by Robert Strachan. (Image: Robert Strachan)

Irvine Times: The dazzling lights by Hugh Anderson.The dazzling lights by Hugh Anderson. (Image: Hugh Anderson)