A Perthshire man has set a world record for stone skimming after a spectacular throw longer than the equivalent of six double-decker buses.
Dougie Isaac, from Blairgowrie, skipped a stone across a lake for an amazing distance of 352ft 3in.
He is now waiting to hear if his achievement will be recorded in the next Guinness Book of World Records.
The throw stunned judges at a contest for Europe’s elite skimmers at Abernant Lake in Powys, Wales.
Seven-time stone skimming world champion Dougie managed the record-breaking chuck on his 13th attempt.
The event was attended by 12 skimmers who took part under strict competition conditions.
Despite several skimming contests held across the globe, no official distance record has ever been set.
Fellow skimmer Paul Crabtree, from Gloucestershire, said: “Dougie held the unofficial record so it was pleasing he got the official one too.”
Mr Crabtree told the Daily Record: “We decided to hold this event because people were always asking what the record was and we didn’t have one.”
Each entrant was given 25 attempts, broken up into five shots at a time.
They were allowed to bring along their own stones. “It had to be natural stones, unmodified, and they were checked by stewards.
“Every stone had to have a minimum of three bounces before sinking.”
He said: “Dougie loves his Perthshire stones and selects from a local river. He brought various sets to use according to conditions.
“Each weighed about a quarter pound. it paid off on the day as he did brilliantly.”
Mr Crabtree added: “Dougie is a tall, willowy chap. His technique almost seems effortless. He sort of flicks his arm and away he goes.”
Mr Isaacs, who was away celebrating his win and could not be contacted, is known to practice his talent along the River Ericht near his home.
In 2013, he hosted a head-to-head contest in his home town with rival Welshman thrower, Ron Long.