The organisers of Glamis Prom have admitted they considered cancelling the show following Friday’s horrendous weather.
With serious flooding in nearby Alyth and the castle car parks under water the night before, postponement was edging closer.
However, groundsmen worked until 5am to clear the waterlogged fields and by opening time the site was in good order. The grand concert’s return after a three-year absence proved a huge hit with 4,500 fans flocking to the Angus castle grounds.
As the crowds made their way to the arena on Saturday, the clouds parted, the wind dropped and the Glamis Proms was welcomed back with a beautiful sunny evening.
A spokeswoman said: “We were concerned that we might have to pull the show.
“The safety and well being of our artists, staff and customers is of paramount importance.
“It would have been a difficult decision to make but one we would have stood by to ensure that the show was only going ahead if we could make it a safe environment.
“Like any outdoor event in Scotland, try as we might, we just cannot control the weather.
“By Saturday afternoon, the wind died down, the skies cleared and paved the way for an absolutely magical evening.”
“The audience was wonderful and the atmosphere was delightful. We can’t wait to bring the show back to Glamis next year.”
With the dual attraction of Elaine Paige and Susan Boyle, ticket sales were good and all VIP tickets and best seats were sold out.
The two-and-a-half hour event comprised a varied programme that didn’t follow the strictly classical music expected at the proms.
The main act was supported by the Cairn String Quartet followed by crowd-pleasing Arbroath singer Norman Bowman, but the majority were there to see the stars of the night, Elaine Paige and Susan Boyle.
Most opted to bring their own lavish picnics to keep them going through the evening, but there were also several stalls selling hot and cold food and a bar to supplement their supplies.
Despite horrific weather prior to the event leading many to don the typical festival attire of wellies and a raincoat, the site stayed intact and not a single person left the arena covered in mud.
Photos by Angus Pictures