Dancing well in Dingwall

THEY were dancing in the streets of Dingwall at the weekend – and they’ll be doing so again tomorrow.

Dingwall Gala, which concludes on Saturday with an outdoor family ceilidh following a floats and fancy dress parade, was launched in glorious weather with the crowning of the gala queen, king, prince and princess.

A large crowd gathered to see Caroline Wilson, Sean McAllister, Reece Laird and Taylor Reid crowned, the traditional start to the annual celebration.

Last Saturday’s launch of the week-long celebration also saw Dingwall High Street transformed into a dance floor for a giant strip the willow and a ‘dancing through the decades’ session, allowing folk from across all generations to show their moves.

Andrew MacIvor of the Dingwall Fire Brigade Community Group said: "There was a lovely atmosphere in the town on Saturday. It’s the sort of positivity that Dingwall really needs. There was also a lovely family songs of praise church service on Sunday featuring Johnny Bremner."

With a baby show this afternoon, a trailblazing family 5k fun run on Saturday morning at 10am at Jubilee Park and the annual floats and fancy dress parade from 6.30pm on Saturday at Cromartie Car Park, there’s plenty still to come.

Fittingly, the gala week will conclude with more dancing at a grand family ceilidh between 8pm and 11pm at the Cromartie Car Park.

Other events during the week have included a children’s pet show, treasure hunt, tea dance, pool competition and art, cooking and fitness sessions.

Full details of event timings are posted on the Dingwall Fire Brigade Community Group Facebook page.