A pair of Scottish music legends have launched the 20th edition of a Moray folk festival with the music to play on over the weekend.
The Speyfest extravaganza kicked off last night in Fochabers, with Scotland’s most popular fiddle and accordion duo, Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham, topping the bill.
The Celtic virtuosos, who made a welcome return to an event they have played at several times before, capped off three hours of folk favourites.
Hometown heroes the Fochabers Fiddlers began the evening’s entertainment, and the Calum Stewart Trio also performed.
Moray MSP Richard Lochhead said he was thrilled at the opportunity to officially open the event last night.
Mr Lochhead said: “As a huge music fan I was absolutely delighted to be asked to officially open Speyfest this year, especially with it being the 20th anniversary of the festival.
“I know organisers work hard all year round to put on this fantastic event.
“Speyfest just gets bigger and better every year, and with some outstanding acts performing this weekend, this year looks set to be another huge success.”
The extravaganza will continue until tomorrow, and north-east singer-songwriter Sandi Thom will headline this evening’s bill alongside English folk singer Seth Lakeman.
Ms Thom was born in Banff, and had a number-one chart hit in 2006 with I Wish I was a Punk Rocker (With Flowers in my Hair).
Speaking ahead of the performance, she said she regarded her Speyside appearance as “a homecoming”.
Speyfest’s 20-year history has contained a number of highlights, and even one visit from a Hollywood actor.
Trainspotting star Ewan McGregor was among the revellers in attendance in 2012, attending with his brother Colin.