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GALLERY: Thousands gather for Friends of Duthie Park 10th annual open day

By Ellie Milne
Live performers, including the Newtonhill Pipe Band, provided entertainment throughout the afternoon. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
Live performers, including the Newtonhill Pipe Band, provided entertainment throughout the afternoon. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.

Thousands of people gathered in Aberdeen to enjoy the 10th annual Friends of Duthie Park Open Day on Sunday.

It is the first time the charity event has been held since 2019 due to the pandemic and the organisers pulled out all the stops for its return.

Families enjoyed an array of live entertainment and activities, including fairground rides, a live wrestling show and performances by north-east talent.

The event’s nominated charity, Mental Health Aberdeen, also had a stand set up on the green and were available for a chat with all the visitors.

Our photographer, Wullie Marr, stopped by to capture the families enjoying themselves in the sunshine.

Our best 23 photos from the Friends of Duthie Park open day

Visitors enjoyed the Newtonhill Pipe Band. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
The inflatables proved to be very popular. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
Performers from the Sharon Gill Dance School of Dance. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
The Ythan Fiddlers performed in the bandstand. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
Families set up picnic blankets on the grass. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
The Ythan Fiddlers have long supported the event. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
Kids enjoyed the inflatables and fairgrounds rides. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
Many came along just to watch the wrestling. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
A young piper outside the Winter Gardens. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
Many people brought their dogs along today. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
Some put their strength to the test. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
The Ythan Fiddlers performing. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
Wrestlezone Scotland brought a lot of people into the park. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
The Newtonhill Pipe Band moved onto the grass. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
Celebrating a wrestling victory. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
Music travelled across the park from the bandstand. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
The wrestling ring was a popular spot. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
The pipe band provided entertainment for the crowd. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
An action shot from the wrestling show. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
Capturing the pipe band’s performance. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
More than 7,500 people passed through the gates. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
Wrestlezone Scotland. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.
A jungle themed inflatable slide. Picture by Wullie Marr/DC Thomson.

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