The final preparations are being made for Dunfermline’s Bruce Festival.
The three-day event starts on Friday, with a promise that it will be the best in its seven-year history.
With a food village, medieval banquet, equestrian cabaret and grand ceilidh added to this year’s programme the festival is gaining an increasing reputation as an event of national standing.
Last year’s event drew record crowds and organisers Dunfermline Delivers expect another bumper year.
“We have invested heavily in the content of this year’s festival, adding several new performances that we’re confident will appeal to people of all ages and interests,” said Dunfermline Delivers chairman Michael Maloco.
“In 2010 the event delivered a boost of over £300,000 to the local economy and our aim is to make an even bigger impact for local traders this year.”
One of the highlights of the festival, which runs to Sunday, will be the recreation of a medieval encampment in Pittencrieff Park.
Alongside the battle re-enactments, traditional crafts and family entertainment, a food village hosted by Fife’s first food ambassador Christopher Trotter will showcase some of the best of the area’s food producers.
The line-up of entertainment in Pittencrieff Park includes the Clanranald Trust, the Strathleven Artizans, Scottish Lime Centre and the debut of an equestrian cabaret by Les Amis D’Onno.
Another first for the event is an acoustic set from local musician Jonathan Cairney, whose classic pop songs and traditional folk music will round off the Saturday afternoon.
Programme information and ticket details are at visitdunfermline.com/brucefestival.