Scores of people turned out to admire a huge range of trucks on Saturday as part of Peterhead’s Scottish Week.
The Truck and Van Show returned for a second year much to the delight of fans – although nobody was as thrilled as organiser John Smith.
What was once a regular fixture for the long running gala came to a halt after the show in 2012.
However, keen truck enthusiast Mr Smith managed to bring it back last year – and for the 2023 edition, more than 50 trucks and vans were on show to delight the crowds.
‘Couldn’t have asked for a better day’
For Mr Smith, the event holds many fond memories.
“I went to it as a kid,” he said. “I was at the last one in 2012 I believe and I always wanted it to come back.
“I’ve always been involved with trucks. My dad was a truck driver, my grandfather was a truck driver and it was just from there.
“I remember helping my dad clean his before I was old enough to drive one. I wanted it back.”
Throngs of people visited the show sponsored by John Petrie Pallets enjoying the “toasty” weather and taking in the trucks, vans and competitors from Arena Strength and Fitness Gym going head-to-head for the strongman competition.
The vehicles will be scored in 15 different classes as well as best in show with trophies and prize money up for grabs.
Mr Smith, 40, thanked everyone who helped to put the event together.
“I couldn’t have asked for a better day,” he said. “I’m grateful to anybody that’s helped me out with it.
“It’s one of them it’s pretty sad to say but it’s like a dream and it’s come true.”
Chance for everyone to come together
It was one of many events taking place in Peterhead over the weekend, which included a market, a Brickmania exhibition and the Best of Buchan Awards.
Today, the Picnic in the Park planned for Sunday has been cancelled due to the weather.
Peterhead Scottish Week committee chairwoman Karen Day was delighted with the turn-out on Saturday.
“It’s part of our heritage, it’s an integral part of the summer holidays and it’s a fabulous platform for tourism for the area and also it celebrates all the different businesses.
“It’s the only time you see a huge amount of footfall in the town but also it’s like a celebration homecoming you meet people you haven’t met since last year.”
Truck and Van Show and Brickmania in pictures
All photographs were taken by our photographer Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson.
