Dozens of pieces of historic farming machinery have been paraded through Moray to help support a range of local causes.
About 30 tractors, which ranged from the modern to the early 20th century, set off from Fochabers yesterday morning.
And, for the first time, the Spey Valley Vintage Engine and Tractor Club convoy was given a ceremonial welcome on its return as part of the village’s gala celebrations.
Buckie Pipe Band paraded down the High Street in front of the gleaming farm vehicles. which subsequently took their place in The Square for locals to gain a closer look.
Club secretary Mike Jackson said: “Farming is a strong part of the community. We aim to preserve and restore as much machinery as we can.
“Seeing all the tractors lined up together like this is a great attraction for the kids. We’ve come to the gala before, but never paraded down the High Street with the pipe band.
“We’ve supported a lot of charities over the years. We like to split it up between different groups, so a lot of people benefit. The road run is one of our biggest events along with the ploughing match later in the year, which is very popular.”
Yesterday’s convoy left the Baxters factory before heading to Nether Dallachy, Portgordon and Arradoul, as the prelude to returning from Mulben.
The event was part of the culmination of the village’s eclectic gala celebrations, which included about 150 people taking part in the five-mile Jean Carr Race through the woods at Ordiequish.
Last year’s programme raised more than £7,000 for the organisers to distribute between a number of local causes.
Liz Rennie, chairwoman of the gala and events committee, said: “The gala is an annual event which has been running for about 60 years now.
“The motto we use is that it is by the community, for the community, with the money raised going back into village projects.
“It began on Thursday and culminates in the annual gala, which is always a great day for everybody.”