Thousands of visitors to the Highland Military Tattoo were treated to thrilling aerial display by the pilot of a World War II fighter plane.
The stunning demonstration of flying skills was one of the highlights of the event, which also featured a fireworks display as its grand finale.
The skies above Fort Gorge, near Inverness, turned an atmospheric red to provide a fitting climax to the show, which attracted close to sell-out crowds of 2,000 for each of its three nights.
The curtain was raised by a massed parade of eight pipe bands, which emerged from the archways of one of the main buildings at the fort, playing a tune specially composed for the occasion, under the watchful eye of Drum Major Alan Campbell.
The arena was bathed in light, and as dusk approached the illuminations became more elaborate, adding an extra element to pieces such as a re-enactment of the Battle of Culloden.
A moving commemoration of World War I was performed by soldiers from the Royal Regiment of Scotland, who portrayed the journey undertaken by young recruits in 1914.
From signing up at Fort George, through training, passing out parades and readiness for war, it was a tale touched by humour and ultimately sadness.
Special guests, the Hellcats, gave a tremendous display of quick-fire drumming, accompanied by bugles and piccolos, with their version of Scotland the Brave going down particularly well with the crowd.
Young talent also took the spotlight as the Highland dancers of the Ailsa Craig group from Ayr performed sword dances and the Fochabers Fiddlers got everyone’s toes tapping.
Gaelic singer Fiona MacKenzie captivated the audience twice, singing a haunting song after the Culloden re-enactment, and a poignant hymn at the close of the evening.
More from the massed pipes, an appearance from the event’s Shetland pony mascot, and a tune played by lone piper, Sandy Cameron preceded the pyrotechnics at the end.
