Every year our seaside town hosts the last free Highland Games – you have to pay to get in to all the others! We also have a large fairground but if you want to sound like a local you have to call them ‘the showies’.

There are events ranging from piping competitions, traditional dancing, tug-o-war, the heavies who throw large things about, races galore, long jump and its all rounded off with the massed pipe band parade around the venue.

This year was very well attended – just the sight of the queues at the various food stalls would tell you that! You could have your pick from burgers, bratwurst, fish and chips and ice cream to name a few – I can’t list them all because I didn’t eat anything! The beer tent was also well attended – again I didn’t partake, honestly. The charity stalls had tombolas aplenty which happen to be a bit of a weakness of mine but sadly I won nothing. I did however, manage to capture some pictures and put together a short video to give you a feel for the day.

I hope you enjoy!