Game of Thrones-style clashes and a recreation of one of Scotland’s bloodiest battles drew thousands of visitors to historic sites across Perthshire this weekend.
History was brought to live with authentic re-enactments of centuries-old combat.
Families flocked to Highland Perthshire to commemorate the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689.
The action was staged over two days on the old battlefield, off the busy A9.
Members of the Soldiers of Killiecrankie group dressed in authentic 17th-Century costume for the living history event, now in its third year.
The event is organised by the group with the agreement of the operators of the Urrard Estate, who own the battleground.
The battle, which saw Jacobite forces clash with government troops, is significant partly because it was the first fight where hand grenades were used and muskets and cannons were the predominant weapons.
Around 800 Jacobites and 2,000 government soldiers were killed.
As well as the battle re-enactment at the weekend, organisers lined up a series of other attractions including sword dancing and story-telling.
Meanwhile, Scone Palace hosted a display of full-contact medieval combat, an unusual sport which is rising in popularity across the globe.
The event on Saturday included duelling, team fights, archery and a medieval military encampment. It was billed as a real-life Game of Thrones attraction and it did feature some genuinely bloody moments.
At least one injured competitor was stretchered away by paramedics, while another needed treatment for a facial injury.
Next year, the palace will attract teams from around the world when it hosts the International Medieval Combat Federation World Championships.
The idea for Scone to start hosting full contact battles came from William Murray, Viscount Stormont, son of palace owners the Earl of Mansfield and Lady Mansfield.
While working in New York, Mr Murray, 28, learned about the growing popularity of the sport and spoke to several US and Canadian fighters.
He met the vice president of the IMCF and offered to host the 2018 World Championships at Scone.
He said the sport was hugely entertaining, but “not for the faint-hearted.”
Nick Birkin, of Battle Heritage, the group behind Saturday’s event, said: “We’re seeing full contact medieval combat rising in popularity from the UK to mainland Europe, New Zealand to South Africa.
“With Scotland’s medieval history, it makes sense for Scone Palace to play host to our world championships next year.”
