Revellers enjoyed a sun-kissed event as Scotland’s second-oldest highland games returned to Burntisland on Monday.
The 370th staging of the event was the first to take place since 2019, after Covid saw its postponement in 2020 and 2021.
The games included a performance from Burntisland and District Pipe Band, while Jacye Haston and Summer Lee – the summer king and queen – were joined by the rest of the royal party, other community groups, games chieftan David Adamson and this year’s honorary chieftan Tom Courts.
There was also highland dancing, piping, cycling and running, and the annual Binn Race saw runners tackling a gruelling route up Binn Hill.
Our photographer Mhairi Edwards was there to capture the day’s best moments.
Burntisland Links busy with people enjoying the sun. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
The Burntisland and District Juvenile Pipe Band parade round the streets of Burntisland to start the games. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
Members of Burntisland and District Juvenile Pipe Band. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
The pipe band parades though Burntisland. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
A young piper looking cool in her shades! Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
Hot work playing the pipes in a heatwave! Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
Members of the public gather to watch the parade. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
Young Highland dancers wait for their turn in the Highland dancing competition. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
The Highland dancing competitions are underway. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
Dancers during the Highland dancing competitions. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
Smiling despite the roasting temperature during the Highland dancing competition. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
Harry Shiell, 5, comes first in his race. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
Despite the soaring temperature, competitive spirits were plentiful during the children’s sprints. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
Enjoying the races! Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
Sebastian Huys takes on the shotput. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
A gentleman enjoys the sun whilst watching the games. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
Competitive spirits flourish during the ladies race. Monday 18th July, 2022. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
Lord Provost for the Kingdom of Fife Jim Lieshman wins the older men’s race. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
Runners push hard through the heat. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
Sarah Ross and Samantha Turnbull go head to head in the sprints. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
It’s not easy sprinting on the hottest day of the year so far! Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
The crowds enjoy watching the games taking what shade they can from umbrellas. Mhairi Edwards/DCT Media
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Burntisland Highland Games: Best pictures as event returns after three years
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