Beard wars have broken out in Aberdeen – so the city will now have two festivals celebrating hairy faces.

More than 200 people visited the Granite City Beard and Moustache Festival – the city’s first ever – in August for the weird and wacky event at the Parkway Bar and Lounge on Balgownie Road, Bridge of Don.

Guests entered contests such as best freestyle beard and best moustache, and there were dozens of stalls selling goodies such as moustache preening gadgets.

The event was organised by Scot Thompson and Kev Clarke, who met several years ago as Kev was a customer at Scot’s firm, Lumberjack Inc grooming products.

Their combined talents made the festival a success but they have since had a parting of ways.

Kev, who works in security for an oil and gas firm, said he has now set up a rival festival, called Granite City Beard Fest, which will take place on May 6, 2018. There will also be a Christmas quiz on December 21.

Scot, meanwhile, said he plans to host the next Granite City Beard and Moustache Festival at some point after Christmas, as well as a tour of festivals.

He said: “Kev stole my idea and event name after working for me.

“I ran a second event, called Auld Reekie Beardfest (in Edinburgh) a few weeks ago and have plans to run another six around the UK.

“It’s a shame someone who was once a friend has decided to not only steal my idea but he hasn’t even the creativity to call it something else.”

Kev said: “I reject that accusation. Scot and I came up with the idea of the festival together and I came up with the name.

“The name was never trademarked before, but I have trademarked it now.

“Scot saw that the festival was profitable and decided he didn’t need me any more.

“The new festival is my way of showing that I can do it better.”