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

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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