Think lovely castle grounds and regional competitions mixed with the flavor of food vendors, fund-raising booths, carnival games, and rides for the kiddies. That was the Highland Games experience we had today, but the background music through it all was bagpipes--team after team of pipers and drummers. Kilts were the costume of the day--for young and old. And, I must add they were worn proudly. Other than the videos I took to get the whole effect of the day, this was a wild mix of tartan, hammer throwing, bicycle races, bagpipe competitions, and dancing children.
The really fun part of the day was getting to walk around behind the scenes and watch everyone practicing for the events. This young piper had set off a spot for himself to practice before he entered the solo piping competition.
There was a great soccer game going on in a field beside the parking space--yes, all the players were in kilts.
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My twin, Jaymie is there with you and it looks like so much fun. New follower!
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