In pictures: Electric Fields festivalPublished29 August 2016Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Colin ColthartImage caption, Thousands of music fans congregated at the Electric Fields festival in the grounds of Drumlanrig Castle at the weekend.Image source, Colin ColthartImage caption, More than 90 acts performed over the extended two-day event near Thornhill.Image source, Colin ColthartImage caption, The Charlatans and Primal Scream headlined the festival this year.Image source, Colin ColthartImage caption, Fans were treated to some summer sunshine during SaturdayImage source, Colin ColthartImage caption, Organisers said they had tried to ensure a "happy balance" between bands with commercial clout and more "underground" acts.Image source, Colin ColthartImage caption, About 5,000 fans were expected across the Friday and Saturday.Image source, Colin ColthartImage caption, The growing reputation of the event has been credited with helping it to attract performers who previously might have been considered out of reach.Image source, Colin ColthartImage caption, The third edition of the south of Scotland event earned plaudits from critics.Image source, Colin ColthartImage caption, Organisers said they were satisfied that the festival had managed to retain its atmosphere despite the increase in size.Image source, Colin ColthartImage caption, Drumlanrig Castle provided a dramatic backdrop to the festival once again this year.Related internet linksElectric FieldsThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.