A massive fire tore through a derelict building overnight, sending towering flames and thick plumes of smoke into the sky as emergency crews battled to bring the blaze under control.
Firefighters worked through the night in a sustained effort to contain the inferno, with multiple crews deployed to the scene as the fire took a fierce grip on the abandoned structure.
Residents in the surrounding area were urged by authorities to keep their windows and doors firmly shut as dense smoke spread across nearby streets and neighbourhoods.
The scale of the blaze was visible from a considerable distance, with huge flames lighting up the night sky and drawing concern from local communities who watched the dramatic scenes unfold.
Scottish Fire and Rescue Service crews faced a challenging operation, working tirelessly to prevent the fire from spreading to neighbouring properties while managing the intensity of the flames at the derelict site.
The building, already long abandoned, was quickly consumed by the fire, which took hold with significant force before emergency services could contain it.
Locals were advised to remain vigilant and to keep their homes sealed as a precaution against smoke inhalation, with the thick, dark clouds posing a potential health risk to those living close to the scene.
Authorities continued to monitor the situation as dawn broke, with fire crews remaining on site to ensure the blaze was fully extinguished and that no further risk remained to the surrounding area.
An investigation into the cause of the fire is expected to be carried out once the site has been made safe.