This week, we take a look through the archives to highlight how a more obscure sport has left its mark in the north and north-east throughout the decades.
The sport has been a part of every modern Summer Olympic Games and its roots are claimed by both Italy and Germany.
Many competitions over the years have taken place at the Butchart Centre which is now part of Aberdeen University.
Our gallery dates all the way back to 1966 with a bout at the University of Aberdeen while we also have pictures featuring visits from the Scotland national coach and gatherings of national competitors.
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1989 – Two of England’s top fencers warm up at International fencing week in the Kincorth Sport Centre
1991 – Honorary President of the Scottish Amateur Fencing Union John Fleck flanked by fellow Dingwall club members James MacRae and Alasdair Urquhart at a competition in the Butchart Centre in Aberdeen
1991 – Competitors in the Balravie Marine North team competition at Aberdeen University’s Butchart Centre.
1988 – Aberdeen University Fencing Club members and guests at the annual Christmas party in Sorrento Pizzeria Restaurant on Bridge Street in Aberdeen
1987 – Aberdeen University Fencing Club enjoy their annual dinner in the Station Hotel.
1986 – Howard Cooper , Aberdeen, and Michael Watt, Fraserburgh, take each other on in the Scottish Amateur Fencing Union competition in the Butchart Centre at Aberdeen University
1986- A break from the action for competitions in the Scottish Amateur Fencing Union competition at the Butchart Centre
1984 – Competitors at the Scottish Junior Fencing Championships at the Butchart Centre
1983 – Nairn Academy pupils, from left, Christopher Brown, Gillian Stewart and Bobby Robinson, fought their way into the Scottish schools fencing squad
1980 – Mark Ellis, Lesley Drennan and Ann Swinney pictured in training at the Butchart Centre.
1979 – Scottish University’s Individual Fencing Championships – Jim Lamb, Captain of the Aberdeen University team (left) in action against Adam Smith, Edinburgh
1964 – Scottish Universities champion D. Carruthers (left) and Scottish champion John King in action at the Northern District Open at the Rosemount School, Aberdeen
1975 – Julian Tyson takes on fellow members of the Bon Accord Sword Club
1966 – Kenneth MacRae (left) and Margo Sinclair (right) fencing at Aberdeen University.
1978 – Scottish national fencing coach Prf. Bert Bracewell (left), takes on James Lamb, Aberdeen, during a coaching session for members of the Bon Accord Sword Club held at the Burgh Hall in the Woodside area of Aberdeen
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GALLERY: Fencing through the decades in the north and north-east
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