Enthusiasts take part in the European Stone Stacking Championships on July 10, 2021, in Dunbar, Scotland. The championships now in its fifth year, is Europe's largest championships for all Stone Stacking and Rock Balancing enthusiasts and artists. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

placeholder image — Enthusiasts take part in the European Stone Stacking Championships on July 10, 2021, in Dunbar, Scotland. The championships now in its fifth year, is Europe's largest championships for all Stone Stacking and Rock Balancing enthusiasts and artists. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

In Pictures: European Stone Stacking Championships in Dunbar

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Published 10th Jul 2021, 16:32 GMT

Updated 10th Jul 2021, 16:39 GMT

Competitors of all abilities gathered for the annual European Stone Stacking Championships in an East Lothian seaside town on Saturday.

The weekend-long event, which is one of the main highlights of the Edinburgh Science Festival, sees professional and amateur competitions taking place on Dunbar beach.

Take a look at some of the weird and wonderful sculptures created from rocks and stones in our picture gallery.

13. One stone at a time

Enthusiasts take part in the European Stone Stacking Championships. Photo: Jeff J Mitchell

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In Pictures: European Stone Stacking Championships in Dunbar

Competitors of all abilities gathered for the annual European Stone Stacking Championships in an East Lothian seaside town on Saturday.

13. One stone at a time

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