Gallery: Crowds turn out for Ballater Highland Games 2023
Were you at Ballater Highland Games? Check out our gallery to relive some of the fun at Monaltrie Park.
Ballater Highland Games 2023 at Monaltrie Park.
Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson
ByShanay Taylor and Katherine Ferries
Thousands of people turned out for the return of this year’s intimate Ballater Highland Games.
Spectators of all ages descended on Monaltrie Park to watch the heavyweight and athletic competitions unfold.
The games made a triumphant return as the day was filled with performances from massed pipe bands, Highland dancers and heavyweight competitors.
Guests of all ages, from far and wide, gathered in the 22C heat to revel in the day.
Crowds were not only captivated by the athletic competitions, but intrigued by the many stalls providing local goods.
Ballater Highland Games was first instituted in 1864 and has been an annual tradition in the Aberdeenshire village since, despite it’s absence during the war and pandemic years.
Our photographer Kenny Elrick was there to capture the best moments.
Can you spot yourself in our gallery below?
The sound of bagpipes were heard as the games returned.
Picture of The massed Pipes and Drums march in memory of Robbie Shepherd.
Smiles from the crowd.
Happy Kids enjoying the Ballater Highland Games in the warm weather.
The massed Pipes and Drums.
In memory of Robbie Shepherd.
The massed Pipes and Drums march on.
Ballater Highland Games 2023
Crowds gathered to watch the games.
Enjoying the day out.
Robbie Lightowler during the Long jump at the Ballater Highland Games 2023
Stewart Clark during the Long jump.
A little smile and wave from this young boy.
Ballater Highland Games 2023
Ballater Highland Games 2023
Crowds gathered.
Woof Woof.
Couldn’t have asked for better weather’.
Solo Piping.
A piper performs for the critical eye of the competition’s judges.
Spectators were focused on the Ballater Highland Games 2023.
Smile at the photographer
The Highland dancers watch on.
Young Highland dancers.
Highland dancers sit watching the other girls perform.
Highland Dancer of various ages took part.
Ballater Highland Games 2023 at Monaltrie Park.
John Macleod during the Light Hammer throw.
A powerful throw.
Stuart Anderson during the Light Hammer throw.
It takes two to carry the Ballater Highland Games caber toss.
Rory Mathieson attempting the caber toss.
Fraser Davidson attempting the caber toss.
Are you in the crowd?
Heavy lifting!
Crowds watch on.
Runners take off.
The open race event.
Picnic time!
The open race event.
Run, run, run!
Curious dog watching our photographer.
Families enjoy the sunshine and atmosphere.
Girls under 8s race.
The girls under 8s race.
Speedy Girls
Boys race!
The warm weather had spectators in high spirits
Having a rest after a great run at the Ballater Highland Games 2023 at Monaltrie Park.
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Gallery: Crowds turn out for Ballater Highland Games 2023
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