Ian Spink of Arbroath with his Original Smokies from Arbroath. Picture by Sandy McCook
The Moy Country Fair returned following a two-year break and featured a wide range of activities to entice a new broader audience.
Despite the unpredictable weather, hundreds arrived at the muddy Moy Estate on the banks of Loch Moy, for all things country.
Activities like fishing, archery, clay pigeon shooting and terrier racing entertained the crowds.
Throughout the event’s 40-year history, organisers have highlighted local producers from the region.
This year included a food theatre where talented chefs showed off their culinary skills.
It’s the first time many are displaying at the Moy Country Fair, given the event’s cancellation in 2020 and 2021 due to Covid.
However, some are happy to be back and showcase their brands and products to a more diverse crowd than in previous years.
These included Riverside Jewellry, Kinrara Distillery, Timberness, Inverness Fudge, The Coorie Company and Joa Toa.
Our photographer Sandy McCook was there to take photographs of the event.
Lewis Young at working shoeing a Garron from the Ardverikie Estate, Laggan during their demonstration in the main ring. Picture of Sandy McCook
Sarah Logie of Moniack at working shoeing a Garron from the Ardverikie Estate, Laggan. Picture of Sandy McCook
Spectator’s watch on. Picture of Sandy McCook
Some of the rods and reels for the casting competitions. Picture of Sandy McCook
Gamekeepers in their estate tweeds. Picture of Sandy McCook
Kilts on show. Picture of Sandy McCook
Ethan Crawford from New Deer with ‘Florrie’ as she takes part in the Gun Dog Scurry. Picture of Sandy McCook
I have it but I am not giving it back. Picture of Sandy McCook
A busy fairground despite the occasional heavy rainshowers. Picture of Sandy McCook
A competitor competing in the fly casting competition. Picture of Sandy McCook
Mike Halley of the Rotary Club of Loch Ness with one of the organisations Shelter Boxes which are now used worldwide during disaster. Picture of Sandy McCook
A group of dogs from different breeds all look on in excitement to the Gun Dog Scurry competition as though they wanted a shot. Picture of Sandy McCook
Blu, a Springer Spaniel owned by Katrina Wilson of Gartly takes part in the Gun Dog Scurry. Picture of Sandy McCook
Time for food. Picture of Sandy McCook
Cameron davidson (8) of Banchory gets some fly casting tuition despite a broken arm from Steven Watt of Inverness Angling Club. Picture of Sandy McCook
The Queens Own Highlanders Pipes and Drums entertain the crowd during the afternoon. Picture of Sandy McCook
The rain won’t dampen our spirits. Picture of Sandy McCook
Clan McBain are having their gathering this weekend to inaugurate new chieftain Richard McBain (Photographed) from Arizona in America. Picture of Sandy McCook
Original Smokies from Arbroath by Ian Spink. Picture of Sandy McCook
Chris Bain, from Banff, Volunteer Hub Leader for Scotland for DKMS which is a bone marrow donor organization. Picture of Sandy McCook
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