Best pictures as Lulu delights HebCelt crowd with rousing performance
Her 90 minute set began with Shout and it whipped the crowd into a frenzy that did not stop throughout the rest of the night.
She sang songs from throughout her six decade long career with other tracks including Boom Bang A Bang, Golden Gun, To Sir With Love, and We've Got Tonight before ending on a flourish of Relight My Fire, Still Standing and a final full reprise of Shout, winning her a massive roar of approval from fans who packed into the main tent.
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Artist Programmer Michelle Shields said: 'Lulu was sensational, the crowd lapped up every single moment to make this one of the most special HebCelt nights ever. It was such a beautiful moment to see people young and old singing along.'
Lulu – who is changing up her style of touring to promote her memoir If Only You Knew which comes out in September - was also on hand to meet 18-year-old Isla Scott and give the Isle of Harris youngster so
Isla said: 'She is such an inspiration, really amazing. It's for sure a night I'll never forget.'
Lulu with Isla Scott ahead of her performance (Image: Handout) Lulu during her performance (Image: Handout)
It was another successful day for the festival with acts such as Beluga Lagoon, Laura Silverstone, Trail West, LUSA, The Tumbling Souls, Josie Duncan, El Sartel and Madison Violet all entertaining the crowds.
Saturday's final day will see headliners Skerryvore close out the festival with special guests to be revealed on the night as part of their 20th anniversary celebrations.
El Sartel also performed (Image: Handout)
Other big name acts performing include Nina Nesbitt, Kassidy, Astro Bloc, and Gaelic childhood favourite Donnie Dòtaman.
Carol Ferguson, the festival's Operations Co-Ordinator, said: 'The smiles on people's faces say it all, it's been a tremendous day, ticket sales have been busy all day long, and the choice of music across the site has been incredibly diverse.
'It's just part of what makes this festival so uniquely special.'
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