The Highland Military Tattoo reached its grand finale last night – despite earlier safety fears about one of the seating stands.
Members of the audience sitting in the East Stand at Fort George became alarmed when it swayed as spectators rose to their feet for the national anthem.
No one was hurt and organisers brought in representatives of the company responsible to check the stand and install extra joists as a precaution.
One spectator said: “There was a problem with the seating stands, the east stand in particular.
“When the audience stood up for the national anthem, the whole stand swayed.
“It could have been very nasty. But there are lots of health and safety questions to be asked.
“Luckily it didn’t collapse.”
Tattoo director, Major General Seymour Monro, said: “All the stands had been checked by the appropriate authorities and certified as safe and fit for purpose.
“There was an issue with the East Stand on the Friday evening, when there was a slight sway for a second or so, as everyone stood at once to sing the National Anthem.
“We immediately investigated and called in the stand company, who double-checked everything was safe and put in extra joists, as a precaution.
“The stand was absolutely rock solid for the matinee and evening performances.
“We apologised at the time for any alarm and everyone seemed content and clearly had a very enjoyable time.”
Thousands of people attended the performances on Friday, Saturday and yesterday.
Organisers said that while the event was not completely sold out, tickets had gone well and feedback was positive.
Among those performing were re-enactment group Battlescar, who brought the Battle of Waterloo to life.
Soldiers were joined by four stunt riders and seven horses, alongside the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy and the pipes and drums of The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion of The Royal Regiment of Scotland.