Significant numbers of north-east locals and visitors flocked to the New Deer Show this weekend.
The 171st annual event saw large numbers of people enjoying the stalls in addition to the livestock shows, eclectic competitions and stirring performances.
Local produce was also on offer alongside the busy show ring.
Alistair Kindness, president of the show said: “This year was very, very busy and successful – the livestock was of such a high quality and entry numbers were up.
“Everyone was very pleased with the judging.
“We think there were between 6,000 and 7,000 people here on Saturday.
“The weather makes it and brings in the big crowds.
“Our special performances from the Drakes of Hazard sheep dog display and the Riders of the Storm equine stunt group were excellent.
“We are very pleased as there was lots for the kids keeping them happy and the parents were kept happy too. We had a brilliant day.”
This year also saw the return of the Parkhouse Cup trophy which had vanished 80 years ago.
It was returned earlier this year by Ellon antiques dealer Robert Cook who discovered it during a house clearance sale.
The cup, which was intended to be awarded annually to the farmer judged to have the best lambs at the New Deer Show, had only been given out twice before it vanished during the Second World War.
Banffshire and Buchan Coast SNP MSP Stewart Stevenson visited the show on Saturday, touring the cattle and sheep lines, visiting various stalls and exhibitions as well as meeting with the local National Farmers Union Scotland branch.
He said: “There is a huge amount of work goes into planning a successful show like New Deer and the president Alistair Kindness, secretary Lynne Morrison and committee deserve our thanks for putting together another excellent showcase for the best of Buchan and north-east livestock.
“The support given to the show by the Buchan community and the public at large is vitally important to ensuring this 171-year old tradition continues not only as part of Buchan’s farming heritage, but also as an important contributor to the rural economy.”