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PICTURES: Fun and frivolity at Bettyhill Gala

By Caroline McMorran
- caroline.mcmorran@hnmedia.co.uk
Published: 14:23, 05 August 2024
 | Updated: 16:48, 05 August 2024

The theme of the 2024 Bettyhill Gala was the Olympics and it certainly reached the pinnacle of success.

Eliza Mackenzie and sisters Kira and Rhea Mackay with the top flower exhibits.
Eliza Mackenzie and sisters Kira and Rhea Mackay with the top flower exhibits.

The small North Coast community enjoyed three days of fun and games, from Thursday to Saturday, August 1-3.

There was a sand castle competition, treasure hunt, family quiz and baking and photography competitions as well as much more.

The organisers are calling for pictures of this year’s gala as they did not have the chance to take many. Pictures can be sent to the Gala Facebook page via messenger.

Gala Queen Alannah Drennan on the beach for the sandcastle competition. Picture: Jim A Johnston
Gala Queen Alannah Drennan on the beach for the sandcastle competition. Picture: Jim A Johnston
Gala Queen Alannah Drennan is crowned by her sister Murron who was Gala Queen two years ago. Last year's Queen was on holiday. Picture: Jim A Johnston
Gala Queen Alannah Drennan is crowned by her sister Murron who was Gala Queen two years ago. Last year's Queen was on holiday. Picture: Jim A Johnston
Isabella Mackenzie aced the baking competition, racking up three first places.
Isabella Mackenzie aced the baking competition, racking up three first places.
Emily Mackay with her prize-winning Swiss roll.
Emily Mackay with her prize-winning Swiss roll.
Jean Mackay took three first places in the photography competition.
Jean Mackay took three first places in the photography competition.
Patricia Munro with her Olympic themed flower display.
Patricia Munro with her Olympic themed flower display.
Nicky Jappy tries her hand at spinning wool after a demonstration by experts Jane Kitchener and her sister Bryony. Picture: Jim A Johnston
Nicky Jappy tries her hand at spinning wool after a demonstration by experts Jane Kitchener and her sister Bryony. Picture: Jim A Johnston
Pipers Shona Munro, Anna Magee and Carole-Anne Farquhar lead the procession to the school field from the assembly point at the public car park. Picture: Jim A Johnston
Pipers Shona Munro, Anna Magee and Carole-Anne Farquhar lead the procession to the school field from the assembly point at the public car park. Picture: Jim A Johnston
Winner of the tractor pull men's competition was Lewis O'Brien who was presented with his rosette by Gala volunteer Robbie Falconer.
Winner of the tractor pull men's competition was Lewis O'Brien who was presented with his rosette by Gala volunteer Robbie Falconer.
The ladies' tractor pull was won by Lexie Maclean. Picture: Jim A Johnston
The ladies' tractor pull was won by Lexie Maclean. Picture: Jim A Johnston
Gala Queen Alannah Drennan with attendants Stella Mackenzie and Hunter Matheson. Pictures: Jim A Johnston
Gala Queen Alannah Drennan with attendants Stella Mackenzie and Hunter Matheson. Pictures: Jim A Johnston
Liam Mackay took part in the tractor pull. Picture: Jim A Johnston
Liam Mackay took part in the tractor pull. Picture: Jim A Johnston
The sand castle competition is hugely popular. Picture: Jim A Johnston
The sand castle competition is hugely popular. Picture: Jim A Johnston
The sand castle competition. Picture: Jim A Johnston
The sand castle competition. Picture: Jim A Johnston
The sandcastle competition.
The sandcastle competition.
There were 22 entries for the sand castle competition - one of the highest entries ever.
There were 22 entries for the sand castle competition - one of the highest entries ever.
The sand castle competition. Pictue: Jim A Johnston
The sand castle competition. Pictue: Jim A Johnston
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