DRY weather was a challenge for this year's Dollar Duck race at the weekend, but volunteers overcame the issue of low waters by building a temporary dam.

A thousand rubber ducks dashed down Dollar Burn with many willing volunteers helping to assist the yellow racers down the water.

Recent dry weather proved to be an extra challenge for the annual race this year as there was little water running down the burn.

However, intrepid volunteers tackled the problem by building a temporary dam which held back some of the water until the ducks were launched.

A spokesperson for organisers Dollar Community Council said: “The turnout was tremendous and it was as well that the road was closed at East Burnside to allow for so many of the community to watch safely.

“Young and old took part including Tony, a nearby resident who has helped the ducks' journey for many years now.

“Having launched at the golf club the ducks made their way down to the footbridge by the primary school to cross the finishing line.”

The owners of the top three ducks all received vouchers from Dollar Deli, while the next seven were awarded with an official 2017 Dollar Duck Race Presentation Duck.

In recent months the community council has been working with a steering group to set up the Dollar Community Development Trust, which was officially founded in the last few weeks.

Members of the trust came along to help run the event safely, the first of many future occasions the two organisations worked on in partnership.

Following the race, spectators had the chance to enjoy a breakfast BBQ with Brian Devlin Butchers at the civic centre along with teas, coffees and a cake stall.

The race raised funds for the community council to help deliver other events in the area throughout the year.

Next will be the Summer Gala and Family Ceilidh on Saturday, June 3.

It will start with a formal procession from Dollar Academy, led by the school's world-class pipe band, at 12.30pm.