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Scotland has a long tradition and history of Highland Games where Clans would compete against each other in sporting events. Early Celts viewed such events as war games where their strongest and bravest soldiers would win the games. It's a lot more civilised now! Highland games are sociable and fun events.
Events traditionally include caber tossing, hammer throwing, Highland dancing and piping. In between events there are displays and pipe and drum bands.
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Braemar Highland Games
Hazlehead Park Highland Games Aberdeen
Lonach Gathering and Games.
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Katie Hammond Solo Exhibition Lacuna Little Lake Aberdeen Arts Centre at 33 King Street with an opening evening on Friday 28th June 2019 from 6pm - 9pm. Entry is free and there will be drinks and nibbles provided at the opening. The exhibition will then be open Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm until 30th July 2019.
Scottish Highland Games have even spread worldwide. For example in America there are over 264 Scottish Highland Games held in various locations whilst there are over 65 in Canada. Many have more visitors than Highland Games held in Scotland!
The largest overseas Highland Games are the Pleasanton Highland Games held in California, USA. Crowds are estimated at over 60,000 each year.
Aberdeen Highland Games and Aberdeenshire Gatherings
Scotland has a long tradition and history of Highland Games where Clans would compete against each other in sporting events. Early Celts viewed such events as war games where their strongest and bravest soldiers would win the games. It's a lot more civilised now! Highland games are sociable and fun events.
Events traditionally include caber tossing, hammer throwing, Highland dancing and piping. In between events there are displays and pipe and drum bands.
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Where to go to watch Highland Games
Braemar Highland Games
Hazlehead Park Highland Games Aberdeen
Lonach Gathering and Games.
My new emotive, suspenseful Aberdeen crime novel is Buried in Grief.
What if the loss of a child was not every parent's worst nightmare?
Hamish and Alison wake to some awful news from the police banging at their door, but what if their trauma was only just beginning?
Read how this couple cope with their grief through to a terrifying ending.
Available in Paperback or Kindle and other devices.
Read the Opening Chapter for Free.
Advertise Here from just £100.
Katie Hammond Solo Exhibition Lacuna Little Lake Aberdeen Arts Centre at 33 King Street with an opening evening on Friday 28th June 2019 from 6pm - 9pm. Entry is free and there will be drinks and nibbles provided at the opening. The exhibition will then be open Tuesday to Saturday 10am - 4pm until 30th July 2019.
Scottish Highland Games
Scottish Highland Games have even spread worldwide. For example in America there are over 264 Scottish Highland Games held in various locations whilst there are over 65 in Canada. Many have more visitors than Highland Games held in Scotland!
The largest overseas Highland Games are the Pleasanton Highland Games held in California, USA. Crowds are estimated at over 60,000 each year.
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