This astonishing video shows a man covered head to toe in more than 8,000 sticky plant heads to ward off evil spirits as part of a historic parade in Scotland.

In the lead up to the annual Burryman festival, Andrew and his team collect the burr heads needed to make the costume, with many taken from West Lothian, west of Edinburgh.

Around 50 A4 sized patches are made from the plant heads which are then stuck on to his top, long johns, and a hat that protects his head.

As part of the historic tradition, Andrew is given nips of whiskey along the way by fans who turn out to see the spectacle.

This footage was filmed on August 9.

These astonishing pictures show folk character the Burryman covered head to toe in more than 8,000 sticky plant heads - to ward off evil spirits as part of a historic parade

In the lead up to the annual festival, Andrew and his team collect the burr heads needed to make the costume, with many taken from West Lothian, west of Edinburgh.

Around 50 A4 sized patches are made from the plant heads which are then stuck on to his top, long johns, and a hat that protects his head.

As part of the historic tradition, Andrew is given nips of whiskey along the way by fans who turn out to see the spectacle.