In pictures: Stranraer Oyster Festival

Image source, Colin Hattersley

Image caption, A number of celebrity chefs were part of proceedings in Stranraer

Thousands of people turned out to take part in a celebration of the native oysters of Loch Ryan at the weekend.

A programme, including demonstrations from celebrity chefs Michael Caines, Julie Lin, Tony Singh and Felicity Cloake, ran until Sunday evening.

The Stranraer Oyster Festival was first held in 2017 but has been cancelled on a couple of occasions due to Covid.

However, the community-led event has proved a hit since it returned to action last year.

Image source, Pete Robinson

Image caption, The event is a celebration of the native oysters of Loch Ryan

Image source, Pete Robinson

Image caption, Cookery demonstrations proved a popular attraction

Image source, Pete Robinson

Image caption, The festival draws food fans from across southern Scotland and beyond

Image source, Pete Robinson

Image caption, The event has gone from strength to strength since it was first held in 2017

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Image caption, Good crowds turned out for the demonstrations put on over the weekend

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Image caption, Thousands of oysters were consumed across the three days

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Image caption, Rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon attended the festival this year

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