And with a range of street parties and fun activities planned over the Jubilee bank holiday, the royal birthday is certainly promising to be a milestone event to remember.
From garden and hay bale displays to tea parties and fancy dress, here are some of the best pictures of Platinum Jubilee celebrations in the north and north-east so far.
Aaron Burns, 4, high fives a buzz light year character at the Dingwall Jubilee street party on Saturday. Picture by Jason Hedges.
Pictures show locals enjoying a jubilee street party on the High Street in Dingwall. Picture by Jason Hedges.
Attendees at Dingwall’s Jubilee’s street party on Saturday danced to war songs. Picture by Jason Hedges.
Dingwall residents gathered on the High Street on Saturday for a Jubilee street party. Picture by Jason Hedges.
Aberdeenshire residents turned out to Sandend to attended their Jubilee event, which helped to raise money for Sandend Village Hall. Picture by RJC Photography.
Youngsters line up on the start line for one of several events held during the Sandend Jubillee event on Friday, Picture by RJC Photography.
Sandend residents enjoy the blazing sunshine whilst attending the communities Jubilee event on Friday. Picture by RJC Photography.
Volunteer Moira Minty posed with their special guest during the opening of their Tarves Heritage Project.
An amazing display at Bennachie View Care Home in Inverurie to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. Along with the sculpture of the Queen at the care home’s entrance, members have also created a red London bus with the whole Royal Family on it. Image supplied.
The hall and chapel of St Andrew’s Church in Inverurie were beautifully decorated with floral displays and a specially crafted crown display. Locals said the church “has never looked more beautiful” – “simply breath-taking”. Image supplied.
The crowns at St Andrews Church were made by Alan Robertson and Duncan Naismith, while the floral displays were put together by Eileen Robertson and her team of ladies. Image supplied.
A sumptuous afternoon tea was served to more than 180 people at St Andrew’s Church in Inverurie on Saturday, May 28, to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. and raise funds for local causes. Donations from bake and souvenir sales came to the “magnificent” total of £1,910. Image supplied.
A colourful bale art display at Craskins Farm in Tarland. The display was created by Jenna Ross, who was made an OBE in the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Birthday Honours on Wednesday. Image supplied.
The display has been created by handy materials found at Craskins Farm and present the Queen’s carriage, led by two of her mighty guards. Image supplied.
Charleston Nursery in Cove, Aberdeen, put on a great event of British fun with the Queen herself arriving to greet the pupils. Image supplied.
Agneta Rankin has created a Jubilee window display at Alford Post Office, which has become a “real talking point” in the village. Image supplied.
A garden display tribute to Her majesty the Queen for her Platinum Jubilee by Nicky Jenkins of Aberdeen. Image by Ian Michie.
Using a a mix of special shiny and glitter paints and pencils, Margaret Mcguigan from Aberdeen created a portrait of the Queen. Picture supplied by Margaret Mcguigan.
Platinum Jubilee Street party at Angusfield Place, Aberdeen. People were able to bring their own food to bask in the warm weather with friends. Picture by Paul Glendell.
Kids with Union flags painted on their faces to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee and the Queen’ s 70 years on the throne complete with crowns. Picture by Paul Glendell.
Children with their stuffed animal at a street party in Aberdeen decked out in the colours of the Union flag; red, white and blue. Picture by Paul Glendell.
Ladies celebrated the historic occasion with some bubbly and prepared to enjoy the festivities. Picture by Paul Glendell.
Crowds gathered in the warm weather for the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. Picture by Paul Glendell.
Lucy Townhill decorates her paper crown as dad Stuart looks on. Picture by Kath Flannery/DCT
Jim, Sandra and Lachlan Park were enjoying the celebrations. Pic: Kath Flannery/DCT
Donna and George Crighton held a garden party for friends and family.
Car dealer John Clark Mini held a Platinum Jubilee tea party to support charity VSA.
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Jubilee gallery: Celebrations in full swing as communities mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
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