Visitors from across the world flock to the Ballater Highland Games annually – but this year’s event attracted some rather familiar faces.
The Duke and Duchess of Rothesay – as they are known for Scottish engagements – arrived this afternoon to visit the Monaltrie Park event.
Prince Charles and Camilla, who often attend the Braemar Gathering in September with the Queen, took in today’s spectacle from the chieftain’s tent.
Organisers estimated there would be at least 4,500 people at the games, with advance ticket queries coming from as far as America, Canada, Belgium and France.
This year marks the 152nd anniversary of the Games and only the second time that the royal family has attended the event.
As well as the usual heavyweight competitions, such as the hammer throw, caber tossing and shot putt, there was athletic, piping and Highland dancing contests.