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Best pictures as thousands attend Pitlochry Highland Games

Locals and visitors were treated to another full programme of entertainment at Pitlochry’s Recreation Ground.

A team shows grit and determination during the Tug o' War at Pitlochry Highland Games.
Grit and determination during the Tug o' War at Pitlochry Highland Games. Image: Marieke McBean
By Reporter

Pitlochry Highland Games has proved a hit yet again after thousands turned out to watch the event on Saturday.

The town’s games have been held annually since 1852.

And this weekend locals and visitors were treated to another full programme of entertainment at Pitlochry’s Recreation Ground.

It’s organised by a team of volunteers led by Pitlochry Highland Games Chieftain Charles Butter.

The event – which starts with the annual pipes and drums through the town’s main street – includes pipe band competitions, Highland dancing, track events and tossing the caber.

Marieke McBean was there to capture the best moments for The Courier.

A piper accompanies the highland dancers. 
A piper accompanies the highland dancers.
Highland dancers take centre stage with the lovely scenery of Pitlochry behind.
Highland dancers take centre stage.
Crowds gather to watch the dancers. 
Crowds gather to watch the dancers.
2 men carry the caber into the games arena.
The caber arrives.
A caber tosser takes a run up.
A caber tosser takes a run up…
The caber is tossed.
… and launches the caber!
Crowds look on as the caber is tossed. 
Crowds look on as the caber is tossed.
Crowds enjoying the games. 
Crowds enjoying the games.
Women's running race. 
Women’s running race.
Men's running race. 
Men’s running race.
A girl jumps in the track and field events.
Going for it in the long jump!
Men dig their heels in during the tug o'war at Pitlochry Highland Games.
Digging in for the tug o’ war!
A team receive some coaching and encouragement during the tug o' war.
Come on, you can do it!
A team pull hard during the tug o war at Pitlochry Highland Games
Hold it, hold it!
3 friends and their dogs enjoy sit watching the event.
Friends enjoying the event.
A drummer from Arbroath Pipe Band.
Arbroath Pipe Band.

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