The 58th Peterhead Scottish Week has been hailed a success after record crowds turned out for almost every event.
As the traditional celebration of the town drew to a close, organisers said they were thrilled about the support they have received over the last eight days.
The Asco float parade, a firm favourite on the local calendar, is known for attracting large numbers of people but with the scorching weather on Saturday even more gathered than usual.
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A train of 12 decorated trailers took part, delighting spectators young and old.
Other entertainers such as Circus Modo, pipers and the Buchan queen and princesses also joined in the procession.
Committee chairwoman Karen Day said: “We had record crowds for everything this year.
“But for our parade it was one of our biggest in the sense that we had 12 floats taking part and in the sense of the crowds.
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“The people that came out to cheer and wave were phenomenal.
“Other things for the final weekend have been incredible too – the fire station open day was mobbed, Barclay Park was packed with families for the football gala and, other than that first Saturday, the weather has been a treat drawing people out.”
And there is no rest for the team, who will already start planning next year’s event today.
Local councillor Dianne Beagrie, who helped direct traffic during the parade, said: “The parade was excellent, I would say it was probably the best I’ve seen in years.
“The community participation was amazing.
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“The volunteers and committee for Scottish Week have done a tremendous job. This has been the best Scottish Week we’ve ever seen.”
Meanwhile a twist on the traditional Peterhead Scottish Week antiques valuation event makes the event so busy the dealers had to skip lunch.
This year, locals were invited to bring along items which were special to them as well as ageing artefacts.
Antique dealers were joined by representatives from Live Life Aberdeenshire who were putting together their Precious Things, Precious Stories project.
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The scheme aims to produce a digital catalogue of precious possessions to local residents to showcase the area’s history and heritage.
Items brought in for the project included a German naval dagger brought back by a local man after World War II, a baking board and rolling pin from the late 1800s used by three generations of one family, and an early 1900s pair of American snow shoes acquired by a Peterhead merchant seaman.
Attic Antiques dealer Robert Cook was one of those valuing artefacts on the day, and said that despite the long queues, people were in “high spirits” as they gathered at Peterhead Library.
Items which stood out to Mr Cook included a 19th century snuff shoe, a 1940s Omega wristwatch, and an early 1900s revolver with its original holster.
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An 18th century hawking whistle found in a local garden was also among the items brought in.
The highest valued piece was a late 1800s gold pocket watch, which was priced at just over £2,500.
The group was raising funds for the next Scottish Week, accepting almost £100 in donations from visitors.
