Perth & Kinross

Best pictures from Perth Highland Games and European Pipe Band Championships

The crowds turned out in force as this year's Perth Highland Games included some of the best pipe bands in the world

Perth Highland Games Day. Image: Steve Brown/DC Thomson

By Morag Lindsay

August 11 2024, 5:43pm

August 11 2024, 5:43pm

Crowds flocked to the South Inch on Sunday as Perth Highland Games brought a feast of action and entertainment to the city.

This year’s event also included the European Pipe Band Championships.

More than 120 of the world’s best pipe bands performed.

And visitors thrilled to all the Perth Highland Games favourites, from throwing the hammer to tossing the caber.

Here are some of the best photographs from our photographer Steve Brown of the day.

Hammer Throwing in the field events at Perth Highland Games.

Stevie Hanshaw of Loch Ness Leather in Carbridge, readies a belt for its buckle.

Stevie Hanshaw of Loch Ness Leather in Carbridge, readies a belt for its buckle at Perth Highland Games.

Zane Harman (13) chooses his new leather hat from Highland Hat Company and Loch Ness Leather.

Looking good!

Grab a coffee from James Morfitt or Lucy Robertson at James Speciality Coffee Bar.

Gwenaelle from Italy admires the leather bracelets at Loch Ness Leather.

Hammer Throwing in the field events at Perth Highland Games.

Hammer Throwing in the field events at Perth Highland Games.

Pipe Band fans all watching on as the many arenas have various Pipe Bands taking their turns in the competition.

Due to no benches in the park at all, this couple had to make do with an old pallet as a seat to have some fish and chips.

One of the many food trucks at Perth Highland Games.

Spectators watch the goings on at Perth Highland Games.

Armoured combat fans meet one of the warriors about to battle.

Crowds clap and cheer on as they spectate.

More hammer Throwing in the field events at Perth Highland Games.

Pipers strolling through the grounds at Perth Highland Games.

Cyclists speed their way around the track.

Andrew & Dominic Todd quenching their thirst with one of their five a day … a healthy pint of Cider.

Cyclists speed their way around the track at Perth Highland Games.

Super tasty treats at The Mad Hatter Bakes from Newton Grange with Scott MacFarlane and Grace Watson.

Highland dancers take to the stage to compete at Perth Highland Games.

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