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Perth celebrates St Andrew’s Day with weekend of events

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers were among the performers to take the stage. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson.
A weekend of events was held in Perth in celebration of St Andrews Day and as part of the winter festival. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson.

The Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Dougie Maclean were among those helping Perth celebrate St Andrew’s Day over the weekend.

The city hosted a jam-packed weekend of events to celebrate Scotland’s patron saint as part of Perth’s winter festival.

The fun began on Saturday with the jazz and swing Christmas stage.

Mill Street was filled with singing and dancing as various performers helped people get into the Christmas spirit.

Meanwhile, there was an opportunity to get some Christmas shopping done and pick up some unique items at the Mela Market.

Perth & Kinross Pipe Band lead the parade to Mill street. Image: Kenny Smith/ DC Thomson
Perth & Kinross Pipe Band lead the parade to Mill street. Image: Kenny Smith/ DC Thomson

On Saturday evening, people got their festive groove on in St Paul’s Square as it hosted a sold-out silent disco.

Sunday’s events were all about Scotland’s talent as local singers came together to perform live in Perth city centre.

The night ended with the St Andrew’s Day parade, which took people from St John Street and through the city centre to Mill Street.

Perth Pipe Band and Rhythm Wave escorted Perth and Kinross provost Xander McDade to the stage in Mill Street where he delivered the St Andrew’s Day message.

Our photographer Kenny Smith went along to capture the best of the action.

Singing for the masses. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Singing for the masses. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Enjoying the music in celebration of their patron saint. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Enjoying the music in celebration of their patron saint. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
What is this stall selling? Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
What is this stall selling? Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
80s pop duo brothers Greg and Pat Kane, Hue & Cry, perform for the crowd. Image: Kenny Smith/ DC Thomson
80s pop duo brothers Greg and Pat Kane, Hue & Cry, perform for the crowd. Image: Kenny Smith/ DC Thomson
Last Orders take to the stage. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Last Orders take to the stage. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
The Mad Ferret Band join the star-studded line up. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
The Mad Ferret Band join the star-studded line up. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Dougie Maclean entertains the crowd. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Dougie Maclean entertains the crowd. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Crowds enjoy a performance by Dougie McLean. Image: Kenny Smith/ DC Thomson
Crowds enjoy a performance by Dougie McLean. Image: Kenny Smith/ DC Thomson
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers rocking the stage. Image: Kenny Smith/ DC Thomson
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers rocking the stage. Image: Kenny Smith/ DC Thomson
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers entertain the crowds. Image: Kenny Smith/ DC Thomson
The Red Hot Chilli Pipers entertain the crowds. Image: Kenny Smith/ DC Thomson
The parade led by Perth Pipe Band and Rhythm Wave. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson.
The parade led by Perth Pipe Band and Rhythm Wave. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson.
Spreading some festive St Andrews Day cheer. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Spreading some festive St Andrews Day cheer. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Crowds enjoy a performance by Last Orders. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Crowds enjoy a performance by Last Orders. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
The Absurdist Pipe band. Image: Kenny Smith/ DC Thomson
The Absurdist Pipe band. Image: Kenny Smith/ DC Thomson

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