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Best pictures from Atholl Gathering

Blair Castle hosted the annual Atholl Gathering and Highland Games

Tug o’ War competition. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson
Tug o’ War competition. Image: Kenny Smith/DC Thomson

Crowds flocked to Blair Castle on Sunday for the annual Atholl Gathering and Highland Games.

The spectacle was officially opened by the Atholl Highlanders, with a stirring ‘March On’, led by the sound of their pipes and drums.

Visitors then enjoyed a packed programme of traditional entertainment as strongmen from across Scotland took to the field to battle it out.

Events included tossing the caber, putting the shot and throwing the hammer.

Popular activities, such as Highland dancing, tug o’ war and solo piping, added up to a fun day out for all the family.

Sunday’s Gathering followed the traditional Atholl Highlanders Parade on Saturday.

As the only remaining private regiment in Europe, the Highlanders act as the personal bodyguard to the Duke of Atholl, who is Chief of Clan Murray.

Here are some of the best pictures from the action on Sunday.

Pictures taken by Kenny Smith/DC Thomson 

 

Kilted participant cheers.
Wrestlers compete in their kilts.
Highland Dancing competitions took place all day.
Highland Dancing on stage.
Pipe band participants at the formal opening.
Strongmen battle it out to be the winner.
Pipe bands show of their skills.
A big cannon is let off to mark the games.
Pipers march through the grounds.
A Highland dash to the finish line.
First to the finish line.
A young piper performs.
Ready to race.
Youngsters in the wrestling event.
View of the Atholl Gathering & Highland Games.
Racing to the finish line.
Competitor throwing the hammer.
Visitors hiding from the rain.
Running to the finish line.
Youngsters having fun in the races.
Somebody takes a tumble in the race.
Visitors watch from the sidelines.
Visitor takes snaps.
Youngster delighted to win.
Competitor takes part in the shot putt.
Participants show of their marching skills.
Visitors enjoying their day out.
Visitor enjoying the events.
Highland dancers compete.