In pictures: Electric Fields festival

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Thousands of music fans congregated at the Electric Fields festival in the grounds of Drumlanrig Castle at the weekend.

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More than 90 acts performed over the extended two-day event near Thornhill.

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The Charlatans and Primal Scream headlined the festival this year.

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Fans were treated to some summer sunshine during Saturday

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Organisers said they had tried to ensure a "happy balance" between bands with commercial clout and more "underground" acts.

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About 5,000 fans were expected across the Friday and Saturday.

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The growing reputation of the event has been credited with helping it to attract performers who previously might have been considered out of reach.

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The third edition of the south of Scotland event earned plaudits from critics.

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Organisers said they were satisfied that the festival had managed to retain its atmosphere despite the increase in size.

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Drumlanrig Castle provided a dramatic backdrop to the festival once again this year.

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