More than 1,300 runners succeeded in taking the official record for the largest kilt run in Perth.
The Fair City failed to beat the unofficial world record of 1,757, which was set by its Canadian twin city. However Perth, Ontario did not register their attempt with Guinness World Records and so its Scottish counterpart is set to take the title.
Runners ranging from pensioners to those in pushchairs gathered on the North Inch to take on the 5k race.
The more unusually-dressed racers included a Star Wars Stormtrooper, a 10-man Chinese Dragon and five different species of Scottish wildlife.
Participants from Scotland, the rest of the UK, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Spain and Canada joined forces to increase participation in the race by 22% on last year, helping smash the previous official record of 1,089.
The official race was opened with a Mascot’s Dash, which saw Perth Kilt run mascot Hairy MacKilty line up against St Johnstone FC’s SuperSaint, JogScotty of Jog Scotland and Baxterbear of the Soldier’s Charity.Photo gallery: Perth Kilt RunAmong the runners in the main event were two from Canada, both of whom took part when Perth, Ontario broke the unofficial record.
Daniel Cross, from Ajax, Ontario, was determined to run despite suffering a knee injury at the Canadian event. The 58-year-old won a completion to travel to Scotland to take part.
“I’ve always wanted to visit Scotland so this is terrific for me. I injured my knee at the kilt run in Ontario as I was trying to place first in my age group but I hurt myself.
“I’m probably going to have to do a fast-paced walk today, I can’t run as per doctor’s orders.
“I feel honoured and completely satisfied to have broken the record. No words can say because I’m very competitive and usually place in my age group.”
Francoise Stewart, from Ottowa in Ontario, decided to take part after discovering the event coincided with a holiday to Scotland.
She said: “I’ve done the Perth, Ontario kilt run for the last two years and because my sister and I are on a tour of Scotland we thought we’d do this one at the same time and try and help you guys break our record.”
Race winner George French, 30, from Turriff, Aberdeenshire, completed the race in 17 minutes 13 seconds.
He entered the race at the last minute, having been in Perth for the UK Tug o’ War Championships which took place on the kilt run site earlier on Saturday.
The first female over the line was Maddie Owen, 13, from Monifieth. Maddie, who runs with Dundee Hawkhill Harriers crossed the line in just over 20 mins.
Provost of Perth and Kinross, Liz Grant, took the opportunity to raise spirits after the race.
She said: “I’d like to thank everyone who took part in this year’s kilt run as well as all those who worked so hard to put on today’s event.
“So many people have told me what a great time they’ve had.”