The Scottish Different Video games makes its long-awaited return this yr.
First held in Parton in 1977, this yr marks the twentieth video games for the reason that enjoyable moved to New Galloway after the pandemic put paid to the occasions in 2020 and 2021.
All the standard occasions will probably be held, with the spotlight the Gird ‘n’ Cleek World Championship.
Reigning champion Arthur Harfield will lastly get the possibility to defend the title he gained in 2019 – though he has demonstrated his expertise since then when Susan Calman visited New Galloway for her Secret Scotland collection.
There may even be hurlin’ the curlin’ stane, tossing the sheaf, tractor pull and snail racing.
And to mark the Commonwealth Video games being held in Birmingham, there will probably be a mini model together with the quad bike pull, tremendous soaker skittles and haggis hurlin’.
Different points of interest embrace music, leisure, a basic automobile present, a barbecue and bar. All occasions might be entered on the day with gear.