Thousands of spectators enjoyed an afternoon of action at this year’s Ceres Highland Games.
Around 5,000 people attended the world’s oldest free games, held on the village green for more than 700 years.
And this year’s event marked the 709th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn.
The City of St Andrews Pipe Band heralded the opening with a procession through the village.
Our photographer Steve MacDougall was there to capture some of the day’s best Ceres Highland Games pictures.
Pictures from Ceres Highland Games 2023
5 and under girls race at Ceres Highland Games. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Kayla Aitken from Leven and Cerys McAllister from Bonnybank competed in the highland dancing. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Shot putt competitors gave it their all. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
The road runners were piped to the start. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Spectators were seen photographing the event. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Pete Hart from Glenisla took part in the shot putt. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Caitlin MacKenzie (864) from Leuchars, Layla Logan (889) from Dunfermline, Aria Ford (896) from Leven and Neveyah Wright (897) from Methil. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
City of St Andrews Pipe Band. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Paul Anderson from Perth won the cycling. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Aged 9, 10, 11 or 12 girls race. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Chieftain Sir Nicholas Gilmour from Lundin and Montrave, 5th Bt. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
A huge turn out for the oldest free games in Scotland. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Stuart Anderson from Perthshire competed in the weight throw. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
People were seen enjoying their day in the sun. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
The road runners were off to a flying start. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
City of St Andrews Pipe Band entertained the crowd. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
5 and under boys race. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Aged 6, 7 and 8 boys race. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
City of St Andrews Pipe Band. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
4 years old highland dancers both from Glenrothes, left is Ava MacGalloway and right is Ada Robertson. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Stephen King from Fettercairn gave his best in the weight throw. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Track events were up next. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Action from the shot putt event. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Caoimhe Mcallister from Bonnybank, Amelia Cartwright from Methil and Freya Young from Leven competed in the highland dancing. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
Youth 90 metres handicap – won by Daniel Dumbreck from Cupar. Image: Steve MacDougall/DC Thomson
