More than 100 secondary pupils from across the north attended a special rural careers event at the Black Isle Show Field.
The event, organised by Highland Council and the Black Isle Farmers Society, aimed to showcase the range of potential rural careers to youngsters in the Highlands.
More than 110 fourth, fifth and sixth year school students were given an insight into rural careers including livestock farming, arable farming, aquaculture, environmental conservation, game and wildlife management and timber.
Following a series of short presentations on the various different career options, the students were given the chance to take part in practical workshops in the three subject areas that interested them the most.
The sessions were delivered by a range of people, including teaching staff from colleges and those already working in the sector.
Stephen Mackenzie, of Auchmore Farm, Muir of Ord, ran livestock sessions at the event.
“This was a great opportunity for these students to see just what all is involved in livestock farming and other rural industries,” said Mr Mackenzie. “From the importance of maths through to the more scientific aspects of modern stock rearing, this was a real eye-opener and many of the students left with a much deeper understanding of the skills that a modern rural Scotland requires.”
Pat Wightman, of SRUC said: “It was a great day, well organised, and I don’t think we could target such a large potential group of students in any better way.”