More than 100 pipe bands are expected to compete at this year's event.
A Highland youth pipe band has become European Champions.
Ross and Cromarty Pipes and Drum School won in the novice A grade category at the European Pipe Band Championships in Forres at the weekend.
The Lochalsh Junior Pipe Band came second in the novice b grade.
Civic leader for Ross and Cromarty, Councillor Margaret Paterson said: “Well done to our young Ross and Cromarty pipers and drummers who are now European Champions – what a magnificent achievement – they have made many people very proud including me.
“We are fortunate to be able to offer young people across Highland the opportunity to learn a wide variety of musical instruments and group activities such as our youth pipe bands which add social skills and discipline to every individuals’ learning.”
Ross and Cromarty youngsters become European champions at pipe band competition
