The Courier & Advertiser (Angus and Dundee)
Weekend packed with Highland games action
Birnam, Glencarse and Strathardle all feature
The busy Highland games calendar continued this weekend with events across Perthshire.
Crowds flocked to games at Birnam on Saturday.
The show, featuring piping, dancing, cycling and running, has been a local favourite since its launch in 1864.
For many, the big draw was the World Haggis Eating Competition which was won by Lee Goodfellow – a previous winner who has regained his title, taking it for the fifth time.
Also on Saturday, Strathardle Highland Gathering and Agricultural Show took place at Bannerfield, Kirkmichael.
Games chieftain Sir Michael Nairn said the event was again very well supported, with several thousand spectators enjoying the attractions.
Local heavyweight games were held before the march into Bannerfield led by Sir Michael, and Coupar Angus Pipe Band, as well as the Clan MacThomas Pipe Band and the Ems Highlander Pipes and Drums from Germany.
The Bannerfield Standard was carried by Alec Rattray, vice-president, and the Clan MacThomas Standard by Chris Pye, acting bannerman.
Entertainment included Highland dancing, heavyweight events and races for children and young adults.
Yesterday there was fun at the fourth biennial Glencarse Games.
Among the big draws was a dog show, assault course for children and an egg throwing contest.
Results will appear in tomorrow’s Courier.