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GALLERY: Belladrum Tartan Heart music festival gets under way

By Emma Grady
L2R - Stephanie Craig, Carl Skelton, Michel Riley, Stewart Riley, Gary Mackenzie from Thurso. Picture by Jason Hedges 
L2R - Stephanie Craig, Carl Skelton, Michel Riley, Stewart Riley, Gary Mackenzie from Thurso. Picture by Jason Hedges 

Thousands of people have travelled to the Highlands today to take part in the Belladrum Tartan Heart 2022 festival.

The massive music event will run through to Saturday night and feature acts including Emile Sande and The Fratellis.

Our photographer, Jason Hedges, has been allowed access to the event to capture all of the main acts and revellers enjoying the festivities.

Can you spot yourself in our gallery below?

Nicky Hetherington, Les Murray from Blackpool, Dawn Mackenzie, Fiona Rae from Inverness, Anabel Martin, Wayne Mackenzie. Picture by Jason Hedges
Si Howard, Jon Wright, Fiona Wright, Maxine Howard from Inverness. Picture by Jason Hedges
Helen Kennedy, Sally, Sandra, David Hutchinson from Glasgow. Picture by Jason Hedges
Mirage, Arran, Kaitlen, Demi Imlach. Picture by Jason Hedges
A wee kiss. Picture by Jason Hedges
Piggybacks and fun. Picture by Jason Hedges
Stewart, Nicola, Gail Sienna and Priya Gall. Picture by Jason Hedges
Archie Macohee from the Isle-Of-Skye is let out to Belladrum on doctors orders despite an injury! Picture by Jason Hedges
Flowers and glitter. Picture by Jason Hedges
Leah Sinclair, Frankie from ‘The Roov’, Brandon Mackay, Eilidh Flemming from Wick. Picture by Jason Hedges
Festival time. Picture by Jason Hedges
All packed and ready for festival vibes. Picture by Jason Hedges
Adorettes Group. Picture by Jason Hedges
Dashh. Picture by Jason Hedges
Kathry and Colin Dunn, Connor Downie, Philippa Gilchrist, Scott Gilchrist. Picture by Jason Hedges
Chris McGowan from Dash. Picture by Jason Hedges
I’m a free spirit. Picture by Jason Hedges
Callum Pratt, Taylor Smith from North Aberdeen. Picture by Jason Hedges
The vibes are too good! Picture by Jason Hedges
Heenan Family. Picture by Jason Hedges
Connor Fyfe. Picture by Jason Hedges
Jack Duguid, April Anderson, Madeleine Hudson, Carter Scott, Harrison Taylor. Picture by Jason Hedges
Family time is the best time. Picture by Jason Hedges
Sylvie Rudge and a giant. Picture by Jason Hedges
Aye Aye captain. Picture by Jason Hedges
Sylvie and Elise Rudge with Dad Dave. Picture by Jason Hedges
Spooky! Picture by Jason Hedges
The festival grounds. Picture by Jason Hedges
Just horsing around. Picture by Jason Hedges
Bella Bar – Hellfire Club. Picture by Jason Hedges
Festival rides. Picture by Jason Hedges
The Magic Numbers. Picture by Jason Hedges
KAWALA – Hothouse stage
The Magic Numbers on stage on the Garden Stage
The Magic Numbers on stage on the Garden Stage
Fans enjoy the performance
Passenger Performance
Emili Sande Performance
Fans go wild for the Emili Sande performance 
Crowds cheer!