Perth & Kinross

Best pictures as thousands flock to Scone Palace for Scottish Game Fair

The three-day event is marking its 35th year.

Exploring tradition and excitement at the Scottish Game Fair. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

By Chloe Burrell & Katherine Ferries

July 7 2024, 1:42pm

July 7 2024, 1:42pm

Thousands of visitors have descended on Scone Palace to attend the 2024 Scottish Game Fair.

The three-day event – which celebrates conservation and the countryside – is marking its 35th year.

A range of events and activities are on offer throughout the weekend including a Highland pony display, terrier racing and a gundogs demonstration.

A wide selection of food and drink was also available, with Michelin-star chef Nick Nairn serving up a storm at the Riverside Restaurant on the River Tay.

Our photographer Kim Cessford was on hand to capture the action.

The Blairgowrie Pipe Band was in the main ring. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Blairgowrie Pipe Band members enjoy some food during a break. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Bullseye! Visitors aimed with The Links Archers, Montrose. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Isla a springer spaniel enjoyed giving a demonstration of how gun dogs work in the main ring. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Hazel was having fun helping out at the Viking Cruises stand. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

The audience watches entertainment in the main ring. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Refuelling with a well-deserved break and tasty food. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Astrid Robinson (7) was delighted with her unicorn face painting. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

What to pick!? Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

The bustling crowd enjoyed the event. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

The Ormiston Highlands demonstration of working Highland ponies in the main ring. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Fishing advice was shown on a big screen. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

4×4 adventure driving including crossing a part of the River Tay, Perth. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Searching for gold – Three-year-old Tommy Beveridge. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Four-year-old Rosie Watson-MacLeod was taken by the leaflets on the GWCT stand. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Melvyn Wood was fly-tying. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Isla, a Springer Spaniel, delighted the audience with a demonstration of gun dog skills in the main ring at the Scottish Game Fair. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

A memorable day out, despite the occasional rain. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Maia MacDonald (6) proudly displays her handmade dragonfly from the Covey Education Area. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Wagon ride fun with a kid and their dog. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

The Texas Smoker BBQ fire truck. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Fly fishing demonstrations and lessons continued throughout the day. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Millie excelled in the Scurry competition. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Embarking on a thrilling 4×4 adventure drive. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Elite Falconry showcased static displays. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

The event drew a large crowd. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Scottish Game Fair. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

The Links Archers in Montrose offered visitors the opportunity to experience archery. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Fly fishing demonstrations in action. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Lauren Coakley with one of the gun dog puppies. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Lauren Coakley and Freddie Thorburn with a gun dog puppy. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Clay pigeon shooting in progress. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Throwing lures in the gun dog demonstration. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

The warm weather called for some ice cream. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Peanut the dachshund enjoyed a cuddle from Tina Smeaton. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Axe throwing. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

David McCready raised awareness for Erskine who provides unrivalled support to Veterans in Scotland.

Scott Brown chats with Brian and Murdo Mackie. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Action-packed terrier racing in the main ring at Scone Palace. Scone, Perth, 06th July 2024. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Clay pigeon shooting was popular at the Scottish Game Fair. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Participants engaged in air rifle target shooting. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

The Scottish Game Fair at Scone Castle. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

The Scottish Game Fair at Scone Castle. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Brolly time as the audience watches main ring events. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

A firey show from Spectacle of Equitation. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Captivating equestrian prowess at the Spectacle of Equitation. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

The Terrier races in the main ring. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Scottish Game Fair. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

The crowd buzzed with excitement. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Charlotte Marlow was in the GWCT Artist in Action tent. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Rain showers passed through bringing out the brollies and rain jackets. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

A fun day out, sprinkled with a touch of rain. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

The Elite Falconry demonstration – ‘Arrakis’ a Tawny Eagle flying between handlers. Image: Kim Cessford / DC Thomson

Roxanne Blyther with ‘Arrakis’ a Tawny Eagle. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

The audience enjoyed a hands-on experience with the Duke of Buccleuch Hounds in the main ring. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

The Elite Falconry demonstration – Barry Blyther with ‘Oliver’ a Lanner. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

An enjoyable outing, albeit a tad wet. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

The Elite Falconry demonstration – Roxanne Blyther with ‘Oliver’ a Lanner Falcon. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

A labrador taking part in the Scurry competition. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

All methods of firing projectiles were available including catapults. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Stepan Hrycak – The Knife Sharpening Guy. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Fly fishing demonstrations and lessons. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Fly fishing. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Hands-on experience with the Duke of Buccleuch Hounds in the main ring. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

The Links Archers. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

The foraged food cookery demonstration. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Rusty Russell helped out with the Ormiston Highlands. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Astrid Robinson (7) was pleased with her Unicorn face painting. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Quad bike fun for youngsters. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Demonstrations were enjoyed by owners and their dogs. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

Scottish Game Fair. Image: Kim Cessford/DC Thomson

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