Residents of a Scottish town that has been declared the "ancestral home" of the film Local Hero have announced a festival celebrating its 40th anniversary.
Those familiar with the movie, released in 1983, will know that it tells the story of an American oil company representative who is sent to the fictional Scottish village of Ferness to buy the town and surrounding property for the company. Much of Local Hero was filmed in Aberdeenshire, including Banff, and it is hoped that the festival will bring new visitors to the town.
The Local Hero festival will take place over 21 days, and will feature a number of activities honouring the cult classic. Among the headliner events will be a “National Rabbit Pie Bake Off”, as well as an "immersive Northern Light experience with a free public display".
