Scots Harry Potter fans have been slammed as 'idiotic' after scores of people crammed onto a railway platform to watch a train from the iconic film franchise pass by.
The steam train, made famous by the blockbuster movie series, travelled from its winter base in Carnforth in Lancashire on Monday.
The 'Hogwarts Express' route had several stops at a number of Scots stations, including Dalmuir in West Dunbartonshire.
The locomotive chuntered past the gathered Potter fanatics at around 5.45pm.
But photos that emerged of the fleeting moment sparked fury on social media.
Locals slammed Dalmuir residents for ignoring social distancing guidelines.
Some claimed that many among the large crowd on the platform were not wearing face masks or coverings and were also not staying two metres away from each other.
Many took to Facebook to vent their anger after the image was shared online.
One wrote: "Yes, it’s a train from Harry Potter, but I think there are much more important things going on.
"Covid-19 is so strong right now, Christmas is under threat.
"We are meant to be social distancing and none of this is happening whatsoever for a train.
"This is shameful, disgusting and very disappointing."
Another added: "Where is the social distance there?"
A third commented: "I cannot believe the stupidity of these people all for the sake of a Harry Potter train.
"These are the very people who will shout the loudest when they can’t see their families at Christmas.
"Aye stay safe, everyone, idiots."
Another posted: "I'm glad I never went now.
"Risk catching Covid-19 to see a train?
"No thanks."
The train passed through the following stations on Monday; Arrochar and Tarbet, Garelochhead, Helensburgh Upper, Craigendoran Junction, Cardross, Dalreoch, Dumbarton Central, Dumbarton East, Bowling, Kilpatrick, Dalmuir, Singer, Drumry, Drumchapel and Westerton.
