The Highland Gathering had been a fixture on The Scots School's calendar for almost 30 years but this was the first held as a merged high school.

And headmaster David Gates was thrilled with the turnout at the Scots campus.

"It's going extremely well and it looks like a very good crowd," he said.

The Scots All Saints College pipes and drums in action

"And with this being our first year as Scots All Saints College it is especially pleasing to see so many of the All Saints' community here."

Mr Gates said the Highland Gathering served a number of functions.

"First, it's just a really good community event that means the people of Bathurst and the surrounding area can come and have a good day," he said.

Traditional strongman competition

"It's also an important fundraiser for our P&F and, finally, almost every enrolment interview I've done over the years has been with a family that has previous been to the Highland Gathering to have a look around."

Highlights of Sunday's event included a Scottish pipes and bands competition, equestrian events, traditional Scottish strongman and woman events, and highland dancing displays featuring all of Bathurst's dance schools along with Scots All Saints College.