Royal National Mod 2013

The 2013 Mod kicked off in spectacular style with a torchlit parade down Paisley's High street.

The pipe band were accopanied on the parade by a group of school children carying torches.

The event showed that there is a strong interest in gaelic and I'm sure the Mod organisers were delighted with the lcal interest in the event.

Comet Festival Children's Parade

All the schools in Port Glasgow had their own parade with the theme of Anchors Aweigh. The kids had designed made their own models which the paraded through the town centre behind a huge banner and a samba band.

Many shopworkers and locals lined the streets to watch the colourful spectacle.

As an added bonus, the sun tried its best to make an appearance.

Posing for the 'Tele' photographer

Some impressive drums

Making their way up Princes Street

Getting a police excort

Awash with colour

Beating a steady rhythm

Passing the old town buildings

Colourful outfits

Holding it up high