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Best pictures from Pitlochry’s Heartland Festival

Heartland Festival is back with a bang in Pitlochry and The Courier joined music fans enjoying acts like Kyle Falconer and Skerryvore.

Heartland music festival 2025. Image: Richard Hancox/DC Thomson
Heartland music festival 2025. Image: Richard Hancox/DC Thomson

Forget Glastonbury. Fans of the best in Scottish live music know it’s all happening in Pitlochry this weekend as Heartland Festival returns to the Perthshire town.

The two-day gathering is back for a second year, featuring acts like Kyle Falconer, Skerryvore, Nathan Evans and SAINT PHNX.

Organised by former Heartland FM breakfast show presenter Graham Howie, the festival is expected to attract 12,000 people to Pitlochry over the weekend.

And The Courier was there to soak up all of the action.

Here are the best photos from Courier photographer Richie Hancox.

Festival-goers Carol, Bonnie, Kat and Scott from Crieff.
Festival-goers Carol, Bonnie, Kat and Scott from Crieff.
Laura, Peter and Heather from Burghead enjoying Heartland Festival.
Laura, Peter and Heather from Burghead enjoying Heartland Festival.
Festival-goers Colin and Ruth Brown from Dornoch chill out with friends Sharon and David Johnstone from Alloa.
Festival-goers Colin and Ruth Brown from Dornoch chill out with friends Sharon and David Johnstone from Alloa.
Fun in the sun for Sophie and Riley from Coupar Angus.
Fun in the sun for Sophie and Riley from Coupar Angus.
Just the Brave entertain the crowds at Heartland Music Festival.
Just the Brave entertain the crowds at Heartland Music Festival.
David Delinquent and The IOU's on stage.
David Delinquent & The IOU’s on stage.
Young festival-goers Brodie Duncan and Amalea Cortese from Forfar.
Young festival-goers Brodie Duncan and Amalea Cortese from Forfar.
Sarah and Archie from Kirriemuir at the event.
Sarah and Archie from Kirriemuir at the event.
A festival-goer grabs some refreshments.
A festival-goer grabs some refreshments.
Chilling out and enjoying the atmosphere and acts at the Heartland Music Festival.
Chilling out and enjoying the atmosphere and acts at the Heartland Music Festival.
Relaxing in the sun and soaking up the vibrant atmosphere.
Relaxing in the sun and soaking up the vibrant atmosphere.
Festival-goers Courtney and Kyra from Perth.
Festival-goers Courtney and Kyra from Perth.
Big smiles from two punters at Heartland Music Festival.
Big smiles from two punters at Heartland Music Festival.
Mason Rennie, Luca Rennie, Rachel Rennie, Lauren Delo, and Sarah Delo from Perth and Luncarty.
Mason Rennie, Luca Rennie, Rachel Rennie, Lauren Delo, and Sarah Delo from Perth and Luncarty.
Mark and Tracey Hudson from Kelty.
Mark and Tracey Hudson from Kelty.
George and Karen Bennett from Port Glasgow.
George and Karen Bennett from Port Glasgow.
Festival-goers Bruce, Tracey and dog Ceasar.
Ready to rock at Heartland Music Festival.
Ready to rock at Heartland Music Festival.
Festival-goers enjoy the atmosphere and acts.
Festival-goers enjoy the atmosphere and acts.
Elaine Wink with Holly and Ronnie from Fort William.
Elaine Wink with Holly and Ronnie from Fort William.
Judith and Rowan with their faces painted.
Judith and Rowan with their faces painted.
Colourful trio Nick, Rosie and Ailsa.
Colourful trio Nick, Rosie and Ailsa.
Caitlin Meldrum and Robyn Gallacher from Pitlochry at the festival.
Caitlin Meldrum and Robyn Gallacher from Pitlochry at the festival.
Just the Brave on stage at Heartland Music Festival.
Just the Brave on stage at Heartland Music Festival.
Festival-goers the Amulree crew.
Festival-goers the Amulree crew.
Emily, Fiona and Fraser Read from Hamilton in their matching T-shirts.
Emily, Fiona and Fraser Read from Hamilton in their matching T-shirts.
Enjoying the fine weather.
Enjoying the fine weather.
Stanley Lawton came prepared with binoculars.
Stanley Lawton came prepared with binoculars.
Katie Nicoll performing at the festival.
Katie Nicoll performing at the festival.
Joanie, Elaine, and Michael.
Joanie, Elaine, and Michael.
Ben Walker performing.
Ben Walker performing.
Fun in the sun.
Fun in the sun.
A fantastic turnout to the festival.
A fantastic turnout to the festival.
Ben Walker on stage.
Ben Walker on stage.
Strike a pose.
Strike a pose.
Kyle Falconer on stage at the Heartland Music Festival.
Kyle Falconer on stage at the Heartland Music Festival.
Kyle Falconer performs.
Kyle Falconer performs.
Kyle Falconer.
Kyle Falconer.
Entertaining the crowds at the Heartland Music Festival.
Entertaining the crowds at the Heartland Music Festival.
Skerryvore take to the main stage at the Heartland Music Festival.
Skerryvore take to the main stage at the Heartland Music Festival.
Daniel Gillespie on the accordion as Skerryvore take to the main stage.
Daniel Gillespie on the accordion as Skerryvore take to the main stage.
Scott Wood of Skerryvore plays the whistle.
Scott Wood of Skerryvore plays the whistle.
Alec Dalglish of Skerryvore plays guitar as the band take to the main stage.
Alec Dalglish of Skerryvore plays guitar as the band take to the main stage.
Alec Dalglish of Skerryvore.
Alec Dalglish of Skerryvore.
Martin Gillespie of Skerryvore playing the bagpipes.
Martin Gillespie of Skerryvore playing the bagpipes.
Skerryvore entertain the crowds.
Skerryvore entertain the crowds.
Big smile during the performance.
Big smile during the performance.
A festival-goer enjoying the event.
A festival-goer enjoying the event.
Thumbs-up from Richie and Colin.
Thumbs-up from Richie and Colin.
Greg Findlay with Teddy Findlay on his shoulders enjoying the entertainment.
Greg Findlay with Teddy Findlay on his shoulders enjoying the entertainment.
Festival-goers having fun.
Festival-goers having fun.
A young spectator gets a good view.
A young spectator gets a good view.

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