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Jousting takes centre stage at Caerlaverock Castle

News imageScott Louden Photography Two knights on horses charge at one another in the recreation of a historic jousting battleScott Louden Photography
The grounds of Caerlaverock Castle stepped back in time on Saturday and Sunday

The south of Scotland stepped back in time at the weekend with the return of a jousting tournament in the grounds of Caerlaverock Castle.

The event at the site near Dumfries was part of Historic Scotland's summer programme.

Alongside displays of horsemanship, visitors on Saturday and Sunday enjoyed falconry displays and were entertained by a medieval music ensemble.

People could experience living history camps and learn skills at the brand-new "squire school" where they discovered what it took to be a squire for a noble knight.

News imageScott Louden Photography Two men in historic costume stage a sword battle in front of large crowdsScott Louden Photography
The action was fast and furious throughout the weekend
News imageScott Louden Photography A group of people dressed up in medieval costume stand in front of a crumbling castleScott Louden Photography
Caerlaverock Castle provided the backdrop for the event
News imageScott Louden Photography Two women in historic costume play old stringed instruments one that looks like a harp and the other more a cello-type instrumentScott Louden Photography
Medieval music was part of the entertainment in the castle grounds
News imageScott Louden Photography A young boy on a pretend horse charges with a small wooden lance while group of people look on in the backgroundScott Louden Photography
Visitors got the chance to try their hand at a range of skills
News imageScott Louden Photography Two knights on horseback recreate a historic joust with lances high in the air and big crowds looking onScott Louden Photography
The event was part of Historic Scotland's summer programme
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