A crowd of more than 2,000 turned out for the Glenfinnan Highland Gathering in Lochaber.
They also witnessed the retirement of 86-year-old stalwart Ronnie Mackellaig MBE, who has been the games secretary for 69 years.
Yesterday, the games committee presented him with a specially made garden bench bearing an inscription of his name in recognition of his service.
Mr Mackellaig’s wife, Margaret, who is committee’s treasurer, also received a bouquet of flowers.
Mr Mackellaig said: “I was delighted with the atmosphere, which was very pleasant, and people were out for the day and happy because the weather was good.
“The event itself went very well. There was a light shower at about 2pm but it stayed sunny for the rest of the afternoon.
“What makes the Glenfinnan Games special is the history behind it as the Jacobite monument stands here, and it’s a beautiful setting at Loch Shiel, and on a good day you cannot beat it.”
Yesterday on the games field, Andrew Johnston, who is from the Fort William area, was awarded the Lang Trophy for the seven-event heavyweight competition after beating five others to win the title.
Fort William man Peter Whitehead won the hotly anticipated caber toss event.
For many the Glenfinnan Gathering is the focus of a celebration of the old Highland way of life.
It is usually held on the Saturday in August which is closest to the 19th of the month – the date of the Jacobite Rising at Glenfinnan in 1745.
The games, which have been running since 1946, are also set amid some of the region’s most spectacular scenery.
Tommy McEacken, 79, a former competitor who has won the heavyweight contest 18 times, was chosen as this year’s games chieftain.
He said: “The fact that these games are confined to Lochaber makes them special. You have to be a resident here or born here and it gives a very local feel to the competition.”