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GALLERY: Traditional games, dancers and pipe bands galore at Aberdeen Highland Games

By Lottie Hood
Hundreds turned up to watch and take part in this year's Aberdeen Highland Games. Picture by Jasper Image.
Hundreds turned up to watch and take part in this year's Aberdeen Highland Games. Picture by Jasper Image.

Despite the blustery weather, hundreds of visitors flooded Hazlehead Park in a celebration of culture and and festivities.

After two years of not being able to go ahead, the Aberdeen Highland Games made a grand return on Sunday giving many visitors a memorable, fun-filled day out.

Decked out in raincoats and umbrellas to combat the wind and grey skies, visitors enjoyed seeing highland dancers, athletes and pipers competing for the top spots in the city park.

Aberdeen’s Lord Provost and chieftain of the games David Cameron officially opened the event before dozens of athletes took to the arena.

Crowds watching in awe followed each performance with applause while many families made the most of the funfair, family entertainment and free children’s activities.

Take a look at some of the best moments captured from the Aberdeen Highland Games:

Conan Quinn in action throwing the stone in the Juveniles. Image by Jasper Image.
Massed bands marched across the park before the official opening of the ceremony. Image by Jasper Image.
The Aberdeen Highland Games were held at Hazlehead park. Image by Jasper Image.
Kyle Randalls throws the stone. Image by Jasper Image.
Aberdeen’s Lord Provost and chieftain of the games David Cameron officially opened the event. Image by Jasper Image.
Conan Quinn with the Caber. Image by Jasper Image.
Fraserburgh Pipe Band perform for the judges. Image by Jasper Image.
Crowds watched under umbrellas and raincoats. Image by Jasper Image.
Conar Quinn puts his weight over the bar. Image by Jasper Image.
Mascots at the Caber Tossing. Image by Jasper Image.
Sinclair Patience having a laugh. Image by Jasper Image.
The stilted Scotsmen walk amongst the crowd. Image by Jasper Image.
The stone gets thrown by Jamie Gunn. Image by Jasper Image.
There was a lot of entertainment for children and families to enjoy. Image by Jasper Image.
Taking shelter in the rain. Image by Jasper Image.
A band performs for the judges. Image by Jasper Image.
Splasher does the long jump. Image by Jasper Image.
Stewart Clark wins the 400m. Image by Jasper Image.
A Piper plays for the judges. Image by Jasper Image.
The Old Soldiers gather. Image by Jasper Image.
Many people were enjoying the the return of the Aberdeen Highland Games after a two year break. Image by Jasper Image.
Highland Dancers Ailsa Gordon Duff, Harris Fraser and Freya Anderson. Image by Jasper Image.
Drum Major performs for judges. Image by Jasper Image.
Splasher does the long jump with compere Robert Lovie. Image by Jasper Image.
Men taking part in one of the sprints. Image by Jasper Image.
Hundreds gathered to watch the events. Image by Jasper Image.
Kyle Randalls getting a beer belly. Image by Jasper Image.
James Young delighted to win the weight over bar. Image by Jasper Image.
A mascot does the long jump. Image by Jasper Image.
James Young on the Caber Toss. Image by Jasper Image.