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PICTURES: Fabulous start to Lairg Gala Week with crowning of Queen and decorated float competition

By Caroline McMorran
- caroline.mcmorran@hnmedia.co.uk
Published: 08:18, 11 July 2023
 | Updated: 08:37, 11 July 2023

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It was a fabulous start to Lairg Gala Week last Saturday, July 8, with sunshine all day.

An opening ceremony took place with this year's Gala Queen Emma Macrae crowned by local resident Eilidh Matheson.

Don't they look smart: Lairg Gala Queen Emma Macrae with her attendants Kali Robertson and Archie Thomson.
Don't they look smart: Lairg Gala Queen Emma Macrae with her attendants Kali Robertson and Archie Thomson.

Sutherland Schools Pipe Band and the Sutherland Caledonian Pipe Band played for the opening.

A decorated float competition was held with "Little Rock Shin" judged to be the winner. The title of funniest float went to "Shrek Goes on Holiday".

Steven MacLean, who helps organise festivities said: "The week started well. The children enjoyed the day with lots going on. In the evening we had our family dance to the Ann Dickson Band. Everyone had a great time."

Visit Lairg Gala Week Facebook page to find out what's on today and for the rest of the week.

Sutherland Schools Pipe Band and Sutherland Caledonian Pipe Band played at the opening day of Lairg Gala Week.
Sutherland Schools Pipe Band and Sutherland Caledonian Pipe Band played at the opening day of Lairg Gala Week.
Pipers gave a rousing performance.
Pipers gave a rousing performance.
So cute: Gala Queen attendants Kali Robertson and Archie Thomson.
So cute: Gala Queen attendants Kali Robertson and Archie Thomson.
One for the family album. Gala Queen Emma Macrae with her grandfather Donnie Macrae.
One for the family album. Gala Queen Emma Macrae with her grandfather Donnie Macrae.
Gala Queen Emma Macrae with her mum Iona Shearsmith.
Gala Queen Emma Macrae with her mum Iona Shearsmith.
The Shrek Goes on Holiday float won the prize for funniest float.
The Shrek Goes on Holiday float won the prize for funniest float.
The Broons House also featured on this cleverly put together float.
The Broons House also featured on this cleverly put together float.
There was a festive vibe to the Fro-'Shin' float which was bedecked with balloons.
There was a festive vibe to the Fro-'Shin' float which was bedecked with balloons.
A water themed float called the Mermaid and the Wee Hoose.
A water themed float called the Mermaid and the Wee Hoose.
First prize in the floats competition went to Little Rock Shin – a Peat & Diesel take-off : "That's the way we do it in Gruids".
First prize in the floats competition went to Little Rock Shin – a Peat & Diesel take-off : "That's the way we do it in Gruids".
It wouldn't be Lairg Gala without a reference to a lamb sale. Don't these little ones looks sweet.
It wouldn't be Lairg Gala without a reference to a lamb sale. Don't these little ones looks sweet.
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