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Best pictures as Broughty Ferry Gala Summer Festival kicks off Gala Week

The annual Broughty Ferry Gala Week began on Sunday, marking a fun start to the summer holidays.

Broughty Ferry Gala 2025. Image: Richard Hancox /DC Thomson
Broughty Ferry Gala 2025. Image: Richard Hancox /DC Thomson

Hundreds joined the festivities on Castle Green as Broughty Ferry Gala Summer Festival took place on Sunday.

The annual festival marked the start of Broughty Ferry Gala Week, taking place from Sunday June 29 to Sunday July 6.

The event featured a wide range of attractions including a carnival, children’s fancy dress competitions, a barbecue, a beer tent, pipe bands, a display of supercars, and various stalls.

Local bands provided live music throughout the day, and visitors also had the chance to take a River Tay trip from Broughty Ferry Harbour, organised by Saltdog Marine Boats and Tours.

Funds raised during the week will go back into the local community. Beneficiaries include local primary schools through food voucher programmes and the Coats for Kids initiative.

Courier photographer Richie Hancox was there to capture all the activity.

Torben Bruce with a fire hose during the Broughty Ferry Gala Summer Festival.
Torben Bruce with a fire hose during the Broughty Ferry Gala Summer Festival.
Members of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service - Allan Jarrat, Dave Lees and Mitch Craig from Balmossie Station.
Members of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service – Allan Jarrat, Dave Lees and Mitch Craig from Balmossie Station.
The winners of the fancy dress contest at the Broughty Ferry Gala Summer Festival.
The winners of the fancy dress contest at the Broughty Ferry Gala Summer Festival.
Claire Hill and Felix Hay.
Claire Hill and Felix Hay.
Pixie and Luca enjoying the rides.
Pixie and Luca enjoying the rides.
David Myles, Wendy Woolsey, Danielle Myles and Donna Myles from the Forfar and District Pipe Band.
David Myles, Wendy Woolsey, Danielle Myles and Donna Myles from the Forfar and District Pipe Band.
Janette, Duncan and Laura from Grangemouth enjoying the event.
Janette, Duncan and Laura from Grangemouth enjoying the event.
Alistair Marwick, age 9, with his face painted.
Alistair Marwick, age 9, with his face painted.
The Plastic Free Broughty Ferry team manning a stall during the event.
The Plastic Free Broughty Ferry team manning a stall during the event.
Rae, Lennie the dog, Paul, Cheryl, and Luca McCaffrey.
Rae, Lennie the dog, Paul, Cheryl, and Luca McCaffrey.
Seven-year-old Jude Taylor takes on Rab Douglas in Beat The Keeper.
Seven-year-old Jude Taylor takes on Rab Douglas in Beat The Keeper.
Youngsters Clark and Aimee sit on a motorbike as Broughty Ferry Gala Week revs up.
Youngsters Clark and Aimee sit on a motorbike as Broughty Ferry Gala Week revs up.
The KNM Dance Company from Douglas.
Perfect in pink are the KNM Dance Company from Douglas.
James Mahon and Eric Blyth from Blood Bikes Scotland.
James Mahon and Eric Blyth from Blood Bikes Scotland.
Members of the Royal British Legion Scotland Riders Branch.
Two-and-half-year-old Orla Robertson enjoys an ice cream on the first day of Broughty Ferry Gala Week.
Two-and-half-year-old Orla Robertson enjoys an ice cream on the first day of Broughty Ferry Gala Week.
Horsing around in the sun on the first day of Broughty Ferry Gala Week.
Horsing around in the sun on the first day of Broughty Ferry Gala Week.
Youngsters Maya Donalds and Maeva Black on a ride.
Youngsters Maya Donalds and Maeva Black on a ride.
Oliver McKenzie with his face painted.
Oliver McKenzie with his face painted.
Margaret Duncan, Toni Wiseman, John Smith and Richard Wiseman grab a drink.
Margaret Duncan, Toni Wiseman, John Smith and Richard Wiseman grab a drink.
Elijah McWilliam, age 6, jumping for joy.
Elijah McWilliam, age 6, jumping for joy.
Fergus, age 3, and Cormac, 11 months, dressed as Mario and Luigi.
Fergus, age 3, and Cormac, 11 months, dressed as Mario and Luigi.
Noah, age 7, Jodie, Arla, 3, Ella, 3, and Paige from Dundee.
Noah, age 7, Jodie, Arla, 3, Ella, 3, and Paige from Dundee.
Effie Muir dressed as Paddington complete with a jar of marmalade at the Broughty Ferry Gala Summer Festival.
Effie Muir dressed as Paddington complete with a jar of marmalade at the Broughty Ferry Gala Summer Festival.

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