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Cameron House Loch LomondHighland Games The precise origins of Highland Games is unknown but in all probability they derived from the trials of strength, speed, agility and skill which were commonplace at the various religious fairs, military musters and cattle fairs of medieval and early modern Scotland. The clans' warriors used these events to test their physical prowess in much the same way as modern soldiers engage in physical training. Yet these original competitions did not call simply for feats of strength since poets, bards and musicians also performed and competed. Happily, the more specialized pursuit of 'twisting the four legs off a cow for which a fat sheep is offered as a prize' does not feature in the modern games. This usually comprises running and jumping, throwing stones or hammers, tugs-of-war, tossing the caber, as well as a variety of piping and dancing competitions There is a full programme of Highland Games across Scotland throughout the summer season. One of the most famous is held in the late summer at the Braemar Gathering, traditionally attended by the Royal Family. Most Highland Games are on a far smaller scale, but featuring world Highland dancing championships, pipe band championships with over 150 bands, solo piping, track and heavy athletics, shinty championships, trade stands and children's activities.

WHISKY TRAIL You explore the Whisky Trail, where Scotland's distilleries are located. This weaving road though the hills along the River Spey is the setting for Glenfiddich, Glenlivet and other distilleries. You stop at the Glenfiddich Distillery, where the Grant family has produced fine whisky since 1887. Glenfiddich is the only distillery in Scotland where malt whisky is bottled on the premises, so you can see the whole process for yourself. Then try a dram and discover the unique taste of traditional whisky. In ancient Gaelic "Uisge Beatha (pronounced ish-ge ba-ha) has become the modern Whisky. The Highland toast is "Slainte" (pronounced slawn-cha) or "to your health".


Ancient Celtic Stone Celtic Sites in Scotland The highest concentration of ancient Celtic sites in Scotland is near Aberdeen and one the east coast of Scotland. Here are just a few: Arbroath is a large town on the east coast of Angus. It is home to the famous Arbroath Abbey where in 1320, Scotland's nobles swore their independence from England in the famous 'Declaration of Arbroath'. Arbroath is a large town on the east coast of Angus. It is home to the famous Arbroath Abbey where in 1320, Scotland's nobles swore their independence from England in the famous 'Declaration of Arbroath'. This the basis of the American version. Stones: Several very impressive single standing stones survive in striking locations, possibly covering burials or marking access points to significant areas of landscape. They appear to date from the Bronze Age (second millennium BC). Meigle If you have any interest at all in this little understood era of Scotland's history then a visit to Meigle is highly recommended. The collection is remarkable, We know most about the Picts from the carvings they left from the period between their conversion in about 650 to their eventual assimilation into Alba. These can be seen dotted spectacularly across much of the eastern side of Scotland north of the River Forth. And the largest single collection of Pictish Carved Stones in Scotland is gathered together in the Museum in the old schoolhouse in the village of Meigle, Perthshire. This can be found between Forfar and Coupar Angus on the A94.

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