Before the event, show officials said it was a major attraction and visitors enjoyed watching as shearers clipped a sheep's fleece in a trial against the clock.
The event is the traditional grand finale of the Highland Games circuit, but for many people the greatest attraction is the arrival of the Royal party from nearby Balmoral.
In 1969, a new visitor made an appearance: First Lady Pat Nixon introduced the White House Easter Bunny as an annual attraction (who, by strict rules, is never allowed to be viewed at the event in costume without the headpiece attached).