The Oldmeldrum Games welcomed competitors for the first time since 2019, to battle it out in traditional Highland events.
The event which took place on Saturday, was a welcome return to form for the games, with events such as the caber toss, tug o’war, Highland dancing and piping.
These represent the historic culture of Scotland and traditions that are very-respected across the north and north-east.
Before Covid forced the Games cancellation, it had been stage continuously for 92 years – bar 1964 due to an outbreak of typhoid.
Competitors took to the grounds decked out in kilts to participate in the shot put and hammer throw events under the warm sun.
Many of the events stage at the Highland Games require a lot of upper body strength as shown in this picture gallery:
Rory Mathieson of Strathdon attempts the 42lb weight over the bar. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson 18-06-2022
James Young from Insch tosses the caber. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson 18-06-2022
Connor Quinn from Nethy Bridge in the Shot Putt. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson 18-06-2022
Stephen Haggerty of Forres taking part in the shot putt. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson 18-06-2022
James Young from Insch throws a 42lb weight over the bar. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson 18-06-2022
Connor Quinn from Nethy Bridge participating in throwing the weight. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Rory Mathieson of Strathdon throwing the weight. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
42lb weight used in the weight throwing event which requires a lot of upper body strength. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson 18-06-2022
Connor Quinn from Nethy Bridge watches as his throw of the 42lb weight clears the bar. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson 18-06-2022
James Young from Insch in the shot putt. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson 18-06-2022
Mid swing in one of the open heavy events. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
A competitor launching the Light Hammer. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Long jump, dog agility display and Highland dancing
A competitor mid jump in the long jump. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Another long jump competitor approaching the long jump. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Action from the dog agility display. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
One canine competitor mid-leap in the dog agility display. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Pet and trainer getting ready to compete. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Flying through the weave poles. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Highland dancing competition. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Dancers wore were decked out in brightly coloured outfits. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
A big crowd turned out to watch the Highland dancing. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Competitors taking a bow. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Crowds enjoying watching the events in the sunshine. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Highland dance competitors chatting before their performance. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
A fun-filled day in the sunshine
The 90m sprint. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Competitors in the five mile race. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
One band member brought a lot of colour to the games. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Start of the children’s one mile race. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Pipers performing. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Games Chieftan, Jim Brown, MBE enjoying the day. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Massed pipe bands. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Wrestling masks were a popular feature for some visiting the games. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
A marching band. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Many families attended the games. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson
Massed pipe bands in formation. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Games Chairman, Dougie Petrie speaking at the games. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Crowds enjoying the pipe bands. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Rides and entertainment for the kids were also on site. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
People gathered to watch the events. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
Pipe bands were in full regalia for the games. Picture by Wullie Marr / DC Thomson.
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GALLERY: Competitors take to the field for the first time since 2019 at Oldmeldrum Highland Games
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