A torrential downpour which included sizeable hailstones failed to dampen the spirits of thousands of revellers who flocked to Scone Palace for Rewind Festival.
Fans of bands and artists who made their names in the 1980s had to endure a virtual mudbath on Saturday when the heaven’s opened during Howard Jones’ performance, but that didn’t affect the general ‘feel good’ factor of the event.
Many of those who attended dressed up for the occasion, with hundreds of people in fancy dress, including imaginative outfits such as a ‘Beetlejuice’ suit and a Rocky Horror character.
Even police officers joined the party atmosphere by wearing coloured sunglasses and happily posed for photographs with revellers.
Organisers estimated that around 35,000 people attended over the weekend with many people travelling from across Scotland to revel in nostalgia.
This was the fifth consecutive year Rewind had been held on the outskirts of Perth.
The extensive list of bands that played the festival included Bananarama, Jimmy Sommerville, Kid Creole, Hugh Cornwall, Altered Images, Kim Wilde, Sister Sledge, Belinda Carlisle and OMD.
Dalane Morrison, 42, and Suzanne Gardiner, 46, both of Aberdeen, said they had returned as it was “such a good event.”
“It was very wet on Saturday but it’s been brilliant,” Ms Morrison said.
“We bought tickets for the VIP area and have been phoning or texting our friends to meet up.
“It’s a great atmosphere.”
Dave and Elizabeth Smith, of Bishop Auckland, County Durham, had travelled for three hours to be at the festival.
“It’s a great event very well organised,” Mrs Smith said.
“We made some great friends here last year so decided to come back. We’re staying at a B&B in Perth.”
Dundee-based Lou Coombs, a sound engineer at one of the music tents at Rewind, also enjoyed the festival with her mother, Maggie McLaren.
Ms Coombs said: “This the first time we’ve come to Rewind but we’ve both really enjoyed it. Everyone is having such a good time.”
And Bruce Foxton, the legendary bassist now with From the Jam, added: “We would come back here if asked. The line-up is good, it’s been good fun and is really well organised.”
Police Scotland reported only a handful of arrests at the event, mainly for breach of the peace.