Around 6,000 Caley Thistle supporters descended on Hampden Park in the hope of seeing their team pull off an unlikely Scottish Cup success.
But Celtic proved too strong as they clinched the domestic treble with a 3-1 victory.
Japanese striker Kyogo Furuhashi struck for the 34th time this season in the 38th minute to undo the good early work of Billy Dodds’ outsiders.
The Championship outfit, who had not played a competitive game for a month, fell further behind when Hoops’ half-time substitute Liel Abada slid in a second in the 65th minute.
Caley Thistle substitute Dan MacKay pulled a goal back with five minutes remaining to set up a thrilling finale, only for Portuguese winger Jota to restore Celtic’s two-goal advantage as the game slipped into six minutes of added time.
Here are some of the best pictures from Hampden…
Inverness fans before the Scottish Cup final against Celtic. Image: SNS.
The Inverness fans were in party mood. Image: SNS.
It was a scorching day at Hampden for the cup final. Image: SNS.
Around 6,000 Caley Thistle fans were at Hampden to cheer on their team. Image: SNS.
There was plenty of excitement before kick-off – even if Caley Thistle were big outsiders to win. Image: SNS.
The Caley Thistle fans were in fine voice at the national stadium. Image: PA.
The 5.30pm kick-off had caused travel issues for the Caley Thistle fans – but they came from far and wide to cheer on their team. Image: PA.
Caley Thistle made a game of it against a very strong Celtic side. Image: SNS.
One Caley Thistle fan bringing the noise. Image: PA.
Inverness fans with a banner at Hampden. Image: SNS.
Some of the fans soaking up the atmosphere. Image: SNS.
It was a great turnout from the Caley Thistle support. Image: SNS.
The Celtic fans display before the game. Image: SNS.
Caley Thistle manager Billy Dodds has a quiet moment of thought before the game. Image: PA.
Rod Stewart in the stands tat Hampden. Image: PA.
Kyogo Furuhashi scores to make it 1-0 to Celtic. Image: Shutterstock.
Kyogo Furuhashi celebrates his goal. Image: Shutterstock.
Celtic’s Callum McGregor celebrates as Liel Abada scores to make it 2-0. Image: SNS.
Inverness’ Daniel Mackay scores to make it 2-1 and set up an exciting finish. Image: SNS.
The Inverness fans celebrate Dan MacKay’s goal. Image: SNS.
Celtic’s Jota runs off to celebrate after scoring his side’s third goal. Image: PA.
Celtic captain Callum McGregor lifts the Scottish Cup trophy. Image: SNS.
