Back Choir from Lewis have won one of the top prizes at Royal National Mòd in Lochabar.
They lifted the prestigious Lorn Shield, adding to a host of other trophies.
Conductor Avril Allen was given the Mrs Catherine C MacDonald Silver Baton.
The choir also won the Dalriada Cup for the highest marks in Gaelic as well as the Captain Angus Stewart Trophy for the highest marks in music.
In addition , they were awarded the Hamish Graham (Strath) Trophy for highest aggregate marks in Gaelic over the qualifying round.
The choir also share the prize for highest aggregate music marks in the same competitions – having scored equal points with Còisir Ghàidhlig Mhealbhaich (Melvich Gaelic Choir).
Avril Allen commended soprano singer Carol MacDonald, who sang a particularly difficult high note that caught the attention of the audience.
The Sheriff MacMaster Campbell Memorial Quaich, the other main award of the day, was won by Bùrach, a choir from Lochaline led by conductor Riona Whyte. One of their singers is Ronnie Murray from Lewis who is also the conductor for Lochs Choir.
Bùrach also won the Selma Shield for highest marks in Gaelic, while the Grace Robertson Memorial Award for highest marks in Music was given to the Còisir Ghàidhlig Ile (Islay Gaelic Choir).
Bùrach competed wearing ribbons of MacLean tartan, in honour of their late choir member, Iain MacLean who passed away on his return from a successful choir competition at the International Pan Celtic Festival in Ireland, earlier this year.
Lorn Shield
1 Back
2 Melvich
3 Lochs
Sheriff MacMaster
1 Burach
2 Mull
3 Islay
Back Gaelic Choir win top choir prize
20 Oct 2017
