A record number of visitors explored a landmark Scottish castle as it officially reopened following a major revamp.
More than 700 people filed through Braemar Castle in Royal Deeside, which closed as an attraction in 2005.
The 17th-century castle was due to be sold to the private sector but members of Braemar Community Ltd took over the building and oversaw a £
1.5 million refurbishment.
The castle once housed 17 Cameron prisoners following the 1745 Jacobite Uprising.
The re-opening was celebrated by a fete in the grounds - and organisers said the celebration could become an annual affair.
Chairman of the community group, Simon Blackett, said: "There were more than 700 people here, which has never happened before.
"It was a fantastic success in great weather. There has been some suggestion of putting an event on annually."
A total of 12 rooms are open to the public, including the dungeon which housed the Jacobite prisoners.
One of the turret rooms is dedicated to the work of author Robert Louis Stevenson, who wrote Treasure Island while staying in the village.
Artefacts on show include a piece of the plaid worn by Bonnie Prince Charlie.
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