Photographs of Scone Palace more than a century old have been discovered, showcasing the world-famous race course shortly after it opened.
The black-and-white images from 1908 show men and women finely dressed in their race day finery.
Kilts and bow ties are the fashion for men, while females seem to have donned their largest hats.
The pictures were originally printed on September 30, 110 years ago, in a publication called ‘The World – A Journal for Men and Women’.
The London-based weekly newspaper ran from 1874 to 1920 and was renowned nationally for its investigative reports.
Perthshire folk are seen enjoying the racing and socialising, and enthusiastically backing the horses.
Those pictured include the Earl of Kinnoull, Colonel Malcolm Drummong of Megginch, the Earl of Leven and Melville, the Earl of Rothes and Lady Moncreiffe.
The course opened up in the same year as the pictures released.
The main grandstand looks the same as today and will host the next flurry of this generation’s locals at a race event on Thursday.
Lady Mansfield of Scone Palace said: “While in 2018, the visiting racing enthusiasts travel from further afield, the venue itself, on the Scone Estates, is remarkably similar to the 1908 version.
“The races are still as atmospheric, fun, competitive and sociable as they were over a century ago.
“It is wonderful to see how Perth Racecourse and its popular days out endure and continue to reach new audiences from across Scotland and beyond.”
Scone Palace is one of the most historic buildings in Scotland, at the crowning place of kings of Scotland, including Robert the Bruce.
In more recent times, the Palace has seen artists such as Liam Gallagher and Emeli Sande perform on the grounds and world championship medieval duels battled out.
