Organisers of the annual Blue Light Festival which celebrates the work of the emergency services have described it as the best yet.
Now in its 13th year, the Fraserburgh-based event brings together crews from across 999 services for a celebratory activity day.
Despite poor weather, hundreds of people turned out at yesterday’s event, which was held at the town’s leisure centre.
The Royal British Legion Scotland Pipe Band launched the event before crowds were invited to take a closer look at the vehicles and equipment used by the services in life-saving situations.
For the first time the Police Scotland dog handling unit was on show to give people a chance to see the animals up close.
Organising committee member, Beldy Blackhall, said: “It was a very successful day – although the weather was a wee bit cold.
“We were happy with the turnout, there were plenty of people there and plenty of charity stalls turned up. It gets busier every year.
“It’s about all the emergency services, the police, the ambulance service, the fire service, the coastguard and this year for the first time the mountain rescue team.
“It’s sometimes the first time people get to see what they do. For instance, the police dogs were here today and that was new for everybody. We were really happy with it.”
She also praised John Anderson, the fireman who founded the Blue Light Festival and stood down after yesterday’s event.
Emergency crews were joined by dancers and gymnasts who gave demonstrations as well as a whole host of charity and local business stalls.
It was a busy weekend for the people of Fraserburgh as the popular Super Saturday gathering returned to the town centre.
The first event of 2015, this weekend’s theme was Active Aberdeenshire and promoted healthy living and sport in the town.
Children enjoyed a climbing wall and a variety of street sport activities.
Mark Jackson, of the Fraserburgh Development Trust, said: “These events not only celebrate what is good about Fraserburgh but are an important part of helping our town centre regenerate and become one that is used and enjoyed by all the townsfolk and visitors alike.”