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Gallery: European Pipe Band Championships make glorious return to Aberdeen

Check out our best photos from today's fun-filled event at Duthie Park.

By Ellie Milne, Megan Avolio and Kenny Elrick

More than 100 pipe bands and 25 drum majors gathered at Duthie Park on Saturday for the European Pipe Band Championships.

The event is one of the largest competitions of its kind in the world and took place in Aberdeen for the first time since 1981.

Pipers from all over the world put their talent on the display in categories which showcased their different music, skills and age groups.

Thousands of people spent their day enjoying the entertainment, family activities and stalls on offer, as well as the glorious sunshine.

Our photographer Kenny Elrick captured some of the best moments from the day.

Pictures from the European Pipe Band Championships in Aberdeen

Turriff and District pipe band warming up. 
Turriff and District warming up. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Family poses for pictures at European Pipe Band Championships in Aberdeen.
Theresa and John Buchan with Adam Murdoch, 6, Charlie Murdoch, 7, Harper Pritchard , 5, Miller Pritchard, 1. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Large crowds at the event.
There was a big turn out for the European Pipe Band Championships. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Juvenile drum major final.
Juvenile drum major final. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Deeside Caledonia playing at European Pipe Band Championships in Aberdeen
Deeside Caledonia. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Turriff and District warming up in the sun.
Turriff and District warming up in the sun. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Fan takes photos of pipe band performance.
The crowd was well entertained. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Band playing in the arena.
Bands played in the arena. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
City of Aberdeen Pipe Band performing.
City of Aberdeen Pipe Band had their turn. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Visitors enjoying the music.
Visitors were enjoying the sun and the music. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
City of Inverness performing.
City of Inverness put on a good show. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Crowds of people at the European Pipe Band Championships.
Crowds of people enjoyed the performances. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Highland dancers competing.
Highland dancers competed. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
City of Aberdeen Pipe Band.
City of Aberdeen Pipe Band. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Crowds watching performances.
Plenty of people came out to watch the championships. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Young Highland dancers on stage.
Young Highland dancers took the stage. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Tom Newton from the George Hertion pipe band smiles for pictures at the European Pipe Band Championships in Aberdeen.
Tom Newton from the George Hertion pipe band smiles for pictures at the European Pipe Band Championships in Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Other pipe band members watch the other competitors.
Other pipe band members watch the other competitors. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
The Highland dancers putting on a performance for the crowd.
The Highland dancers put on a great performance for the crowd. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Fraserburgh RBL Pipe Band getting ready.
Fraserburgh RBL Pipe Band getting ready. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Pipe band warming up.
This years European Pipe Band Championships were held at Duthie Park in Aberdeen. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Family smiles for pictures.
Visitors enjoy a drink in the sun. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Fraserburgh RBL Pipe Band getting ready.
Fraserburgh RBL Pipe Band getting ready. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Andrew Clouston and son Josh, 6 had some fun in a canoe.
Andrew Clouston and son Josh, 6 had some fun in a canoe. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Granite City Pipe Band warming up. 
Granite City Pipe Band warming up. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Spectators taking photos of the performances.
Spectators enjoying the day. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Granite City Pipe Band had their turn in the arena.
Granite City Pipe Band had their turn in the arena. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Young girl watches performance.
People of all ages enjoyed the event. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
Jake Scott of Fraserburgh RBL Pipe Band.
Jake Scott of Fraserburgh RBL Pipe Band. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

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