REFORM UK have staged a bizarre theatrical rally in Scotland ahead of the upcoming Holyrood elections.
The "Reform Will Fix It" rally, held in Aberdeen's P&J arena on Monday, saw local candidates, members and senior figures gather ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections on May 7.
The rally is one of a series of stops on the party's "local election tour", and heard from the likes of Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, the party's Scotland leader Malcolm Offord and chairman David Bull.
Here are just five things that happened at the rally.
Zack Polanski poses a 'threat' to Scotland, despite having no influence here
Reform UK chairman David Bull warned of the "threat" Zack Polanski poses to Scotland - despite the fact the politician has no influence over Scottish politics.
"Some people are turning to the Green Party, thinking they're cuddly and they're friendly led by Zack Polanski," Bull said.
The chairman said Polanski was "utterly bonkers", before adding: "The Green Party, make no mistake, is a major threat to British national security.
"This is a party more interested in Gaza than Great Britain.
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"Scotland simply cannot afford to vote Green."
Polanski is the leader of the Green Party of England and Wales. The Scottish Greens, led by Ross Greer and Gillian Mackay, are an entirely separate party.
Nigel Farage says Scotland won't win the World Cup
Nigel Farage was met with boos from the audience after he said he doesn't believe Scotland will win the World Cup.
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"In June, I don't think Scotland are gonna win the World Cup. I'm sorry about that, but I do think Scottish politics deserves a jolt," he said.
Immigrants shouldn't get HIV treatment, Nigel Farage says
Farage also argued that immigrants should not be able to access the NHS, including for treatments for HIV.
"This will get picked up in the press," he said.
"The idea that somebody can newly arrive in Britain and get expensive NHS treatment, whether it's HIV or Hepatitis, whatever it is.
"The truth of it is, this is a national health service, it is not an international health service, and people who pay their taxes deserve far better."
This was also a talking point for Reform UK Scotland leader Malcolm Offord, both of whom were met with applause.
Farage also said that "mass migration has ruined communities" and that "mass, unskilled migration into Britain makes this country poorer".
Union Jackets
On a slightly lighter note, there were a few notable characters in the audience, which host Charlie Rowley – a self-described "political commentator" known for his appearances on GB News – was keen to point out at the beginning of the rally.
Several men could be seen donning Union Jack suits in the audience, such as the man below.
On a similar fashion note, many of the speakers and candidates could be seen wearing Reform UK's own tartan, including Farage.
An awkward exit – and a hoover?
At the end of the rally, Farage asked all the Holyrood candidates to come up and join him on stage.
As the Reform UK leader closed his speech, confetti rained down on all the candidates as pyrotechnics were set off.
There were also some smoke machines, which were incredibly audible on the livestream – almost sounding as if a hoover was being turned off and on repeatedly.
A few moments of awkwardness ensued as the candidates allowed Farage to exit the stage first, before attempting to scramble away themselves. It was completely disorganised and lacked all grace – quite the metaphor for the party's campaign in Scotland.
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