The European Pipe Band Championships will return to Perth in August.
Following a successful debut in Perth last year, organisers The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association (RSPBA) is bringing the championships back to the South Inch on Saturday, August 9.
The event is one of the biggest piping competitions in the world.
More than 100 pipe band from across the world will be taking part in the competition, with musicians from as far afield as Canada and Australia taking part along with dozens of bands from across Scotland.
Tickets for the European Pipe Band Championships will go on sale on April 1 through Perthshire Box Office and will also be available on the gate.
Perth and Kinross Provost Xander McDade said: "We're looking forward to returning to Perth in August for the European Pipe Band Championships.
"Last year's event was a fantastic success and I am sure 2025's will be even bigger and better.
"This is one of the most important competitions in the piping calendar and is an amazing showcase of Scottish culture that the whole family can enjoy."
Perth and Kinross Council leader Councillor Grant Laing said: "This will be another fantastic showcase for Perth and I am sure it will be another unforgettable competition.
"I look forward to welcoming pipe bands from across the world back to Perth in August."
Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association Chief Executive Colin Mulhern, said: "Last year's spectacular European Pipe Band Championships attracted a fantastic attendance from bands from across the globe, as well as spectators from near and far. This demonstrated just how much this iconic event means to the international piping community, and how much interest there is in the music of Scotland's national instrument.
"This year's Europeans promises another superb showcase of piping, drumming and drum majors, and - judging from the number and very strong contingent of bands already signed up - we can look forward to an incredible, hard-fought contest. We're expecting a tremendous turn-out at the South Inch in Perth on Saturday 9 August, so are urging everyone planning to attend not to delay in booking their tickets so they don't miss out on a truly unforgettable experience
Alison Duthie, RSPBA Director for Dundee, Perth and Angus said: ""It's fantastic to have the European Pipe Band Championships return to the Fair City of Perth. We have bands from all over the world joining us for another spectacular day of Piping, Drumming and Drum Majors.
"It would be great to have the South Inch filled with spectators to boost the bands and give them support. We look forward to welcoming everyone to the South Inch for what looks to be a wonderful showcase of Scottish Tradition alive and kicking."
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