There was once a time in my life when I was embedded in the Highland Games circuit. I went to a Games every weekend and watched the heavy athletics, the bands, and the living history show.
But those times were long ago. Although going to this Highland Games did make me a little nostalgic for my ex Steve, who was a superb Highland athlete with a whopping 56″ chest. Ah, I miss that chest!
In any case, I went to this game with my BFF, her boyfriend, and two other friends with their boyfriends, making me the whopping 7th wheel. But we all had fun.
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We checked out the Birds of Prey display and hit up the Whisky Tasting Room to try a few single malts (Oban, Lagavulin, and Laphroig were my favorites). We also checked out the shinty exhibition game, the heavy athletics, the bands massing, and the food vendors.
All in all, a fabulous time, considering I managed to sample over 12 kinds of whisky and not get wasted. Plus I got to hear 600+ pipers play Amazing Grace so beautifully, the hair on my arms stood up.
Here’s a few pics from the afternoon. Hope you like!
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The highland games are an awesome way to express and celebrate Scottish heritage! Are you of Scottish or Irish ancestry?
Scottish. I’m Norwegian, Scottish and Portuguese.
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