The 150th Airth Highland Games took place in North Green Park on Saturday.The 150th Airth Highland Games took place in North Green Park on Saturday.
The 150th Airth Highland Games took place in North Green Park on Saturday.

150th Airth Highland Games: Crowds turn out to support traditional event

People from near and far made their way to Airth’s North Green Park on Saturday to witness the village's 150th Highland Games.

Crowds gathered, despite the mixed weather, to enjoy a day of traditional highland games events including highland dancing, piping and both track and heavy events.

It was the first full programme organised by the games committee since 2019 due to the Covid-19 pandemic over the last two years.

As well as the competitive events, the funfair was running in the park and there were a variety of food outlets and stalls run by local community organisations.

Spectators also had the chance to get involved in open events such as the Smiddy Stane Challenge, tug-of-war and the open races.

The official opening ceremony followed a parade through the village led by the Royal Burgh of Stirling Pipe Band.

This year's Chieftain was Sharon Ritchie, headteacher of Airth Primary School.

Photographer Scott Louden was there to capture these images from the day's events.

As well as the competitive events, the funfair was running in the park and there were a variety of food outlets and stalls run by local community organisations.

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