Thousands of visitors flocked to Burntisland for the town’s annual Highland games.
The world’s second oldest games, now in their 362nd year, saw the Fife town awash with tartans and kilts of every hue, which created a real party atmosphere.
Traditionally held on the third Monday of July to coincide with the Fife holiday fortnight, the event was a huge success for the town with people from across Scotland turning out for the seaside event.
That the sun put in an appearance only enhanced the festivities.
The event kicked off at 11am with the Exiles Reception at the burgh chambers.Click here for a full photo galleryHosted by Burntisland Community Council and the Showman’s Guild of Great Britain, the event honours former Burntisland residents who have moved to the four corners of the globe and return especially for the games.
They were welcomed back by councillors, dignitaries and Burntisland citizen of the year Frances Allan, before parading to the games arena on the Links, led by the town’s pipe band.
More than 100 Highland dancers from across Scotland as well as more far-flung destinations such as Canada, the US and Australia were also in town for a host of dancing competitions for children and adults.
There was an early flavour of sporting prowess ahead of the Commonwealth Games, with spectators lining up to watch international athletes and strongmen take part in several events including shot putt, hammer-throwing and caber-tossing.
The famous Binn Hill race also attracted a good number of entries, with runners enduring the two-and-a-quarter mile course over an extinct volcano at the back of the town.