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29.10.2023 - 17:01 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Spooky Ayrshire kids have been putting on a frightening show for Halloween this year.
Youngsters have been taking part in traditional celebrations as they crafted some weird and wonderful costumes.
While Kilmarnock folk went out guising on Friday night, the rest of the region, and indeed the country, will be heading out trick or treating on Tuesday night - October 31.
From topical takes on the cost of living crisis to tried and tested classics like Beetlejuice, the kids pulled out all of the stops as always. Mad creations involving an UFO being crafted from an umbrella and a giant Croc shoe also proved that Ayrshire folk are among the most creative when it comes to costumes.
Ayrshire Live and Kilmarnock Standard readers have sent in hundreds of pictures of pets, wee kids and some big kids too all dressed up for the spooktacular time of year
We've compiled a selection of some of the best outfits into a wee gallery.
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