The display will kick-start the annual celebration of music and culture, which this year takes place between October 14-22, and is expected to attract hundreds of people for a night of communion and camaraderie.This will be the Mòd’s first torchlight procession for a number of years and its return is highly anticipated by adults and children alike.

Marching under the light of around 60 flaming torches, the Vale of Atholl Pipe Band and Perth and District Pipe Band will lead the procession down Perth High Street, starting at 6.30pm.

James Graham, chief executive officer of An Comunn Gàidhealach, said: “It is wonderful to have the torchlight procession back after a number of years without it.“The event brings the community together for a night of excitement, and creates an immense feeling of anticipation for the celebrations, concerts and competitions ahead.“This year, we have some truly incredible talent gracing stages the length and breadth of the city for audiences to enjoy, and the torchlight procession is a truly spectacular way to kickstart the festivities.” Paul Bush OBE, director of events at VisitScotland, said the procession will be a “spectacular” way to welcome the Royal National Mòd back to Perth for the first time in 18 years. “The local community and those from further afield are sure to be treated to a uniquely Scottish introduction to the Mòd’s world-class celebration of Gaelic culture and Perth will serve as the perfect stage for the event in the days that follow,” he said.Perth and Kinross Provost Xander McDade echoed the thoughts of Mr Bush and expects a big crowd to gather for

Torchlight procession through Perth planned to kick-start Royal National Mòd events in October

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