After years of planning and fundraising, Arbroath skatepark officially opened on Saturday.
Around 5,000 people attended the West Links to see the park in action for the first time as part of a packed opening day of events.
Skateboarders, rollerbladers and BMX riders from all around Scotland descended on the £202,000 facility.
Picture gallery: Arbroath Skatepark opens
Competitions ran throughout the day in each discipline, which encouraged the participants to pull out their very best tricks. There was also live music, stalls and other entertainment.
A small buffet reception for invited guests including councillors, representatives of businesses and trusts who made financial donations and Andy Kelly of SportScotland was held at the Red Lion Caravan Park’s function suite before the opening ceremony.
Angus depute provost Alex King made the official opening speech on site at the skatepark, mentioning some of the campaign’s milestones over the last four years.
Special mention was given to Arborath Skatepark Project chairman Jillian Low, who said she was overwhelmed by the positive feedback about the finished attraction.
She said: “Its success has far exceeded my expectations and, judging by what the users are telling me, it’s way beyond what they’d hoped for too.
“Many people have said they are stunned by the quality of both the design and workmanship of the park.
“I’d like to personally thank everyone who has been involved with the project, which has taken over my life for the last four years.
“I also want to thank everyone who contributed to the fundraising campaign, especially the young people who have stuck with it and not given up.
“Their belief in the project and their endless patience must be commended and I am very pleased that it has finally been rewarded.
“I sincerely hope that they enjoy the skatepark immensely for many years.”
Arbroath councillor David Fairweather, who helped lead a final fundraising push, said he was delighted at the crowds who attended on Saturday.
He said: “The feedback I received indicated that this is one of the best skateparks in Tayside, rivalling facilities in Dundee and Perth.
“It has taken the best part of five years from the time that two youngsters came into a community council meeting with the idea.
“It’s great to see their dream of a skatepark become a reality.”
Sportscotland contributed £100,000 to the skatepark from their Commonwealth Games legacy fund.
Arbroath councillor Ewan Smith said: “The skatepark is by the young people of Arbroath and for the young people of Arbroath.
“They’ve had some amazing guidance from Jillian Low and Councillor David Fairweather, some real support from Angus Council’s funding team but, ultimately, it wouldn’t be there if the young people hadn’t been so determined to make it a reality.
“I watched some of the tricks they performed on their stunt BMX bikes with my eight-year-old son and he was inspired by them and convinced he’ll be doing all sorts of back flips, front flips and tail whips in the next few years.”