I've been going to this for the last few years, it's around 4 hours drive north from where I live. My wife Marie gets the opportunity to see her parents at this also.

A photo essay:

Marie waiting with the mutts Deety and Chili:


Representing the McFarlanes in the parade (my wifes family name is McFarlane):


Others waiting to begin:


The busy town of Aberdeen cant wait for it to start either:


The first band:


And the first band to get there:


Showing the colours:


Part 2 to follow