In pictures: Pipe band championship

Thousands of musicians gathered in Glasgow Green to take part in the World Pipe Band Championships

Performers of all ages took part in traditional music's premier event

A crowd of 40,000 people turned out to see more than 230 bands from across the world

The event - commonly known as the Worlds - was hailed as a huge success

Isidro Vidal, Nerea Novoa and Miguel Gomez of the Real Banda de Gaitas prepare for their performance

The championships have been associated with Glasgow for more than 50 years

The Royal Army of Oman Pipe Band was among bands from across the world who took part in the competition

Members of the Patiala Pipe Band from Pakistan caused a stir in Glasgow

The event took place in the shadow of Glasgow landmarks like the People's Palace

Drum majors were judged on their skills

Highland dancers strutted their stuff in one of the tents spread across the arena

Highland Games heavy events were among the other attractions on offer

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