Busy opening day sets mark for game fair.
Having fun at the game fair are Kieran Johnstone (left) and Angus Craig, both 10 and from Perth.
THE SCOTTISH Game Fair got off to a busy start yesterday with thousands converging on Scone Palace.
There were reports of some traffic problems on roads surrounding the show ground but the overall response from the paying public was very positive.
Tradition has changed in recent years, as the enormously popular event was transformed from a weekend festival to a three-day extravaganza.
The extra day has been enthusiastically received, with Friday visitor numbers highly encouraging.
Visitors are being offered the chance to try their hand at a wide range of activities—including archery and clay pigeon shooting.
They can also browse at over 400 trade stands and sample a range of delicacies in the food hall.
One regular visitor said it was the busiest game fair Friday he had witnessed.
“We arrived pretty early on and it has been very busy indeed,” he said.
“There was a fair bit of traffic and it did take a while to actually arrive—the roads were pretty choked.
“I was amazed just how busy it is, there has been a heck of a turn-out.
“I think it has been far busier than it was on Friday last year.”
Pipe bands, falconry displays and terrier racing will all entertain the crowds over the weekend.
The fair will run from 9.30am to 6pm today and tomorrow.
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