Gallery: Crowds turn out for Aboyne Highland Games 2023
Highland dancers added a much-needed splash of colours to a very wet Aboyne Highland Games.
Highland Dancers added a splash of colour at the games on Saturday. Image Kami Thomson/DC Thomson
ByShona Gossip and Emma Grady
Highland dancers added a much-needed splash of colour to a grey and wet Aboyne Games at the weekend.
The swirl of bagpipes also helped lift spirits among the crowd, who turned out well prepared with brollies, waterproofs and ponchos to cheer on the competitors.
Despite the rain, the village green was bustling with families and friends keen to take in the spectacle.
Heavyweight competitors took part in eight events, including the hammer throw and iconic caber toss. Highland dancers, dressed in their colourful tartans, also swirled around on stage while pipers got the crowd’s toes tapping.
The massed pipe bands also proved popular, while younger members of the crowd had a ball on the various fairground rides.
There was also a poignant moment at this year’s games, when the fun was stopped for the crowd to remember “voice of the Highland Games” Robbie Shepherd, who died overnight on Tuesday aged 87.
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Rain failed to deter the spectators at Aboyne Highland Games today.
Cornhill tug ‘o war team in action at the Aboyne Highland Games.
Highland dancers took cover between routines.
Ogiame Atuwatse III the Nigerian traditional King, 21st Olu of Warri of the Kingdom of Warri.
Chieftan of the games the Marquis of Huntly with Ogiame Atuwatse III the Nigerian traditional King, 21st Olu of Warri of the Kingdom of Warri.
Piper plays for the crowd.
Visitors were cold and wet but in good spirits.
Members of the Kings Guard Tug-O-War team watch Moffat Builders team competing.
Highland dancers having a break.
Pipers, Highland dancers, heavy weights and athletes all competed at Aboyne Highland Games.
The crowds at Aboyne Highland Games were in good spirits.
Kyle Randalls competing in the putting the light stone.
The massed pipe bands, led by Drum Major Bill Barclay, delighted the crowd at Aboyne Highland Games.
Kyle Randalls competing in the light hammer.
Start of the hill race.
Drum Major Bill Barclay.
Young piper giving it his all.
Lord Lieutenant Sandy Manson enters the arena.
Murdo Masterson competing in the light hammer.
Massed Pipe Bands play for the crowd.
Visitors watch from the sidelines.
Ogiame Atuwatse III the Nigerian traditional King, 21st Olu of Warri of the Kingdom of Warri.
The Highland dancers and their colourful outfits were a highlight for many of the visitors to Aboyne Highland Games.
Spectators of all ages got into the swing of things at Aboyne Highland Games.
Drummers keep the bands to the same rhythm.
Participants race to be first.
Participants enjoying taking part in the hill race.
Massed Pipe Bands lead by Drum Major Bill Barclay.
Lord Lieutenant Sandy Manson enters the arena.
Pipers were all in traditional uniform.
Pipers march and play for the crowd.
Pipers stand to attention.
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Gallery: Crowds turn out for Aboyne Highland Games 2023
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