Thousands of people turned out as Dundee City Square rang to the sound of pipes and drums for the Taste of the Tattoo.
The city centre was filled with people trying to catch a glimpse of the colourful characters who arrived for Tuesday’s occasion.
There was a host of acts from all over the world, including the Armed Forces and the Ellipsis dancers of Malta, haka dancers from New Zealand, Trinidad and Tobago Defence Force Steel Orchestra, iNgobamakhosi Zulu Dancers, the Singapore Armed Forces and the Nagaland Folkloric Group from India.
There were also Highland dancers from New Zealand, fiddlers from the Shetlands and Royal Marines.
Eleanor Lawrie, who was representing the Highland dancers, lives in New Zealand but both her parents were born in Scotland.
She said: “My mum and dad got me into Highland dancing when I was young because I think they used to enjoy it when they were young.
“Now, to get to dance in Scotland is an honour and I’ve really enjoyed the day so far in Dundee.”Click here for a full photo galleryDundee City Council estimated nearly 10,000 people watched the colourful event unfold.
Lord Provost Bob Duncan said: “I don’t think I have ever seen the square so busy for an event.
“I would like to thank everyone who took the time to come here and see the Tattoo.
“The council have put a lot of work into redesigning the square and it now looks like it can easily hold these events.
“We want to host many big events here and hope the public will continue to support us in that.”
Tattoo organiser David Allfrey was proud of the people of Dundee who came out to see the event, following the Tattoo’s mini-tour which also saw appearances in Glasgow and Stirling.
Mr Allfrey claimed the attendance in Dundee was larger than the other two cities, and tops the average Edinburgh crowd of around 8,800.
He said: “It’s been an absolutely astounding day. The people of Dundee should take real credit for creating such a great atmosphere and offering a great support.”
Stevie McGregor, 26, from Mid Craigie, joined the huge crowds.
She said: “Something like this really makes you proud to be Scottish, and seeing it come to the square makes me proud to be from Dundee.”