Wild weather contingency plans were forgotten as visitors to the 25th annual Scottish Game Fair basked in blazing sunshine.
The sun hammered down on the Scone Palace parklands as tens of thousands descended upon the fair over the weekend.
They came from far and wide for an event that has become one of Scotland’s most successful summer events and a major celebration of outdoor pursuits.
Organisers the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust had been determined to ensure the 2013 fair was the biggest and best to date after the 2012 event was washed away by incessant rainfall.
And for once, Scotland’s weather obliged, conjuring up three days of stunning sunshine and soaring temperatures for the anniversary bash.
The trust’s Katrina Candy said the event made up for the disappointment of last year’s cancellation.
“It has been a glorious weekend and I been delighted to see so many hundreds of happy people enjoying the fair,” she said.
“The sun has shone on us and we have had a fantastic anniversary event, with a great atmosphere throughout.
“Everyone has been having good fun and once again it’s been a great event for Perthshire.”
Saturday brought the biggest crowds to Scone but while Sunday’s events were forced to compete with an enthralling Wimbledon final, the trust was delighted by the fair’s success.
The tone was set on Friday when Olympic gold medal-winning clay shooting star Peter Wilson released 2,500 balloons to officially open the event.
Pursuits such as angling, gundog working, farming, archery and clay shooting were all to the fore, while there were hundreds of trade stands.
Sunday’s lineup of events brought spectacle to the main arena, including a show of hill ponies. A parade of vintage vehicles also proved popular, while the previous day saw a keenly-fought tug o’ war competition, falconry and dog displays.
Photo by Phil Hannah