Thousands of spectators attended the first of the summer's calendar of major piping events, which saw more than 130 of the world's best bands compete.

The British Pipe Band Championships involved more than 4,000 pipers and drummers descending on Paisley's St James Playing Fields.

Performers came from throughout the UK and Ireland, and even as far afield as Denmark.

Ian Embelton, chief executive of the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association, added: "Today kicked off our annual calendar of majors and the standard of piping was top class - as you would expect from a field containing most of the world's top bands.

"Once again, Paisley and Renfrewshire made a great host and we look forward to bringing the event back here over the next three years."

The event - organised by Renfrewshire Council and the Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association - was in the town for the third year in a row.

A huge turnout of families from Renfrewshire and beyond took in entertainment including a funfair and Highland dancing competition.

Renfrewshire's Provost Lorraine Cameron was the event's chieftain.

She said: "Once again, the British Pipe Band Championships was a wonderful family day out and it was a pleasure to be part of it.

"It brings with it a massive audience from the length and breadth of Scotland and internationally, and that influx of visitors is worth a six-figure amount for the local economy."