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PICTURES: All the action from the Nairn Highland Games

By Federica Stefani
- federica.stefani@hnmedia.co.uk
Published: 19:00, 20 August 2023

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Pipe band coming down King Street. Picture: James Mackenzie.
Pipe band coming down King Street. Picture: James Mackenzie.

Crowds flocked in Nairn for one of the most popular events of the year.

Hundreds gathered at the Links for the Nairn Highlands Games.

Robert tossing the caber. Picture: James Mackenzie.
Robert tossing the caber. Picture: James Mackenzie.

Visitors and contestants enjoyed a sunny and breezy day with plenty of food and drinks stalls available on the day.

With Nairnites from all over the world coming for the occasion as well as local crowds, it was a day to cherish.

Track events. Picture: James Mackenzie.
Track events. Picture: James Mackenzie.

Convener Hugh Allison said this was one of the largest crowds he has seen at the gathering in almost 40 years as a committee member.

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Nicholas Ralph (4th from right) was the Games special guest. Picture: James Mackenzie.Pipe band. Picture: James Mackenzie.Pipe band. Picture: James Mackenzie.The Pipe Band at the Nairn Links. Picture: James Mackenzie.The Pipe Band at the Nairn Links. Picture: James Mackenzie.The pipe band entertaining the crowds. Picture: James Mackenzie.Pipe band. Picture: James Mackenzie.

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Sinclair Patience. Picture: James Mackenzie.Aimee Gray, Keira Macdonald and Isla Macgillivray. Picture: James Mackenzie.Andrew Murphy got 100 ft and 5 inches on the hammer throw. Picture: James Mackenzie.Track events. Picture: James Mackenzie.Rowan Hart. Picture: James Mackenzie.Finishing the half marathon. Picture: James Mackenzie.Finishing the half marathon. Picture: James Mackenzie.High jump. Picture: James Mackenzie.Andrew Lumsden. Picture: James Mackenzie.

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A wookie and Bo katan spotted at the Nairn Highland Games. Picture: James Mackenzie.Nicholas Ralph (4th from right) was the Games special guest. Picture: James Mackenzie.Chieftain Lord Cawdor opening the games. Picture: James Mackenzie.Piping winners. Picture: James Mackenzie.Keir, Jonny and Xander Black. Picture: James Mackenzie.The rides. Picture: James Mackenzie.A lot of people attended the Highland Games. Picture: James Mackenzie.Nairn Highland Games locator. Picture: James Mackenzie.Inverness Netball Club who are looking for sponsors. Picture: James Mackenzie.Roshanna, James and Jo Bain, Nuala Morris and River Bain. Picture: James Mackenzie.The Mackintosh, Moore and Kellas families. Picture: James Mackenzie.The Mackintosh, Moore and Kellas families. Picture: James Mackenzie.
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