Tarbert’s Viking ship, Freydis was also part of this year’s festival.
Boats from across Scotland and as far a field as the Isle of Man headed to Tarbert last weekend for the seventh Traditional Boat Festival. With boats arriving into Tarbert from Friday evening, the harbour area took on a gala feel with craftof all shapes and sizes displaying flags and bunting.
Friday evening’s celebrations opened with local musicians performing in the marquee before participating vessels prepared for Saturday’s main day of celebrations. Boat owners welcomed visitors to talk about their vessels and their history.