Local beer lovers put on an event which would have made their Bavarian counterparts proud as Moray hosted its second charity Moktoberfest.
The two-day event at Elgin Town Hall is inspired by the German tradition of celebrating one of the country’s most famous exports and the increasing reputation of local craft breweries.
It showcased the best brews Moray has to offer among a selection of about 60 different beers from the region and beyond.
A range of alcohol-infused wursts from local butchers and live music created an atmosphere worth soaking up.
An array of musical talent, orchestrated by Blair McLeod, took to the stage over the two days, playing everything from rock, acoustic, folk, pop and blues to indie rock anthems.
Local oompah band, Stein Brass, capped yesterday by playing traditional German drinking songs and Oktoberfest hymns.
Organisers were delighted to build on the success of last year’s inaugural festival, which welcomed 1,400 revellers and received a congratulatory motion in the Scottish Parliament after raising more £10,000 for local causes.
Al Read, of Lossiemouth-based Windswept Brewery, said: “It has gone really well. I think it has been a better event this year.
“We have been doing beer and a few more drinks like wine and gin as well this time for those who maybe don’t like beer.
“Numbers were very slightly down just because we held it on Saturday and Sunday this year rather than Friday and Saturday like we did last year.
“But regardless, it has been a cracking event, and I hope we will still match the total raised for charity last year.
“People were trying all the beers and able to appreciate the great brewing scene we have across the north and north-east of Scotland right now.
“I’d like to say a big thank you to the 50 volunteers who made the event run and we hope to come back bigger and better next year.”
The second of what will become an annual event was been organised by Windswept Brewing, Rothes Brewery and Spey Valley Brewery at Mulben.