The actor, who found fame starring alongside Tom Cruise in Mission Impossible2, returned to his roots in Fife to be part of the town's day.
Dougray grew up in the neighbouring town of Glenrothes, and met more than a few familiar faces trackside as he spent the day at the games.
These photos will spark memories of the day a Hollywood star dropped in on Markinch’s famous Highland Games ...
These photos will spark memories of the day a Hollywood star dropped in on Markinch’s famous Highland Games ...
5. Dougray Scott as Highland Games chieftain
Dougray Scott even tried his hand at the bagpipes! Photo: Fife Free Press
6. Dougray Scott as Highland Games chieftain
Dougray Scott also marked his return to Markinch in 2002 for the town's Highland Games to send his support to there campaign to build a Maggie's Cancer Centre in Fife, signing a t-short which was auctioned to raise funds Photo: Fife Free Press
7. Dougray Scott as Highland Games chieftain
There may have been Hollywood stardust at the games, but Highland dancers still faced the long wait to find out if they'd won Photo: Fife Free Press
8. Dougray Scott as Highland Games chieftain
The pipes and drums were in full flow at the games in 2002 Photo: Fife Free Press