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In pictures: Inverness Highland Games return to the city after two-year hiatus

Joe Public Vs the Strongest men in the world. Photo by Jason Hedges
Joe Public Vs the Strongest men in the world. Photo by Jason Hedges

Thousands headed to Bught park to celebrate the return of the Inverness Highland Games.

Much like other events across the country, the games haven’t been held for the last two years as a result of the pandemic.

The jam-packed programme ranged from traditional track and field events to a mass warm-up session to get blood pumping for the day ahead.

Tiny Highland dancers evoked awws from the crowds while the famous Stoltman brothers wowed with their strength.

Our photographer was right in the middle of it all, capturing every action as well as every reaction, can you spot yourself enjoying this year’s games?

Cameron Jones 368. Photo by Jason Hedges
Ross Broom 412. Photo by Jason Hedges
Under 15 winner girls 100m 363 Lauren Abbott. Photo by Jason Hedges
Andrew Jordan 361. Photo by Jason Hedges
Mischa Allen 12 Vs the Strongest men in the world. Photo by Jason Hedges
Joe Public Vs the Strongest men in the world – from Texas on holiday is Desirae Gracyn. Photo by Jason Hedges
Luke Stoltman shows off his impressive strength. Photo by Jason Hedges
A 2 year old Ava White from Livingstone receives a flower from World Campion Luke Stoltman. Photo by Jason Hedges
Inverness provost with world Champion brothers Luke and Tom Stoltman. Photo by Jason Hedges
Jamie Gunn. Photo by Jason Hedges
Lachie Macbeth. Photo by Jason Hedges
Champions L2R Emily Chapman, Amber McQuade, Lily Kelman, Tia Anderson. Photo by Jason Hedges
Charles sweet 436. Photo by Jason Hedges
Fantastic tattoos on show. Photo by Jason Hedges
Victory! Photo by Jason Hedges
You can do it! Photo by Jason Hedges
The pipe band parade. Photo by Jason Hedges
The pipers march in. Photo by Jason Hedges
Kilts and shorts type of day. Photo by Jason Hedges
Kirk Browning 357. Photo by Jason Hedges
Trio of Highland dancers. Photo by Jason Hedges
Come on! Photo by Jason Hedges
Daniel Carlin. Photo by Jason Hedges
Nelly Elliott 413. Photo by Jason Hedges
Spectators enjoy the Inverness Highland Games. Photo by Jason Hedges
Time for a drink and a chat. Photo by Jason Hedges
Waiting for a tasty snack. Photo by Jason Hedges
Laughs, games and fun. Photo by Jason Hedges
Highland dancing being judged. Photo by Jason Hedges
Under 13s Girls 100m. Photo by Jason Hedges
Families enjoying their day out at the games. Photo by Jason Hedges
David Melnicuk. Photo by Jason Hedges
Under 11’s winner Isla Burns 311. Photo by Jason Hedges
Liz Elliott. Photo by Jason Hedges
Daniel Carlin 411. Photo by Jason Hedges
Capturing the moment. Photo by Jason Hedges
Ready and throw! Photo by Jason Hedges
Time to win. Photo by Jason Hedges
Jamie Gunn. Photo by Jason Hedges

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