Sun comes out as flower and food festival opens

Displays of plants, food and crafts on offer as well as celebrity chefs and children’s activities at the weekend-long event

The Dundee Flower and Food Festival got off to a sunny start yesterday, with plant, food and craft displays catering to every interest and taste.

Celebrity chef demonstrations were also on the menu and will continue throughout the weekend at Camperdown Park, with MasterChef: The Professionals 2016 winner Gary Maclean, Nick Nairn and Tony Singh being this year’s main attractions.

There was something for all ages, with children enjoying treats, activities and rides.

Kevin Cordell, Dundee City Council neighbourhood services convener, said he was impressed with this year’s effort.

He said: “I’d like to thank all the people who have worked behind the scenes to make the festival possible.

“The weather is fantastic and it’s all hustle and bustle in the marquees – there really is so much on offer.”

One of the people at this year’s festival was Lisa Thomson, who had come as part of a large group of home educators, with her children Oscar, 10, and baby Harry, two months.

She said: “So far, the event has been great.

“It’s mostly the chef demonstrations we’re interested in – and the kids just want to eat the food!

“It’s good that the organisers have thought of the kids and put on rides for them, which they have really enjoyed.”

A number of local performers are providing the musical backdrop over the weekend.

Meanwhile, children’s TV presenter and actor Andy Day will be starring in his own fantastic family show, Andy’s Dino Raps.

Pictures: Mhairi Edwards. Visitors check out the fresh olives from Green Choice Olives, above; Vicki Newman from Craig House Cacti with one of her impressive plants, below left; and Sophie Elder, 8, from Camperdown Primary School, enjoys the display of flowers and plants.