Author: Genesis Moss Keefer

My name is Genesis, and I'm an American of Scottish descent. I am also the creator of HighlandGamesandFestivals.com and the host of the Celebrating Scotland podcast! Like most of you, I have a passion for my Scottish heritage and ancestral history. When not traveling to different Highland Games and Festivals across southern California, you can usually find me listening to bagpipes and drinking Guinness. I have a Master's degree in Scottish Heritage from the University of Aberdeen in addition to being a Fellow with the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. I am also a member of the Scottish American Athletics Association in addition to Scottish Heritage USA, and the Clan Campbell Society of North America.

Why the Jacobite Risings Still Matter Today

When people think of the Jacobite Risings, they often imagine tartan-clad warriors, dramatic Highland landscapes, and the romantic figure of Bonnie Prince Charlie. But behind the lore and legend lies […]

The 711th Anniversary of Bannockburn

In June 1314, the fate of Scotland hung in the balance. Near Stirling Castle, King Robert I (the Bruce) gathered a few thousand hardy Scots to face the much larger […]

Athlete Spotlight: Meet Andrew Malysheff!

Meet Andrew Malysheff! Andrew hails from Cochrane, Alberta, and for the past three years, he’s been chasing big throws and even bigger personal bests. He kicked off his first two seasons […]

Athlete Spotlight: Meet Adam Croker

Meet Adam Croker!  Hailing from the sun-soaked desert of Albuquerque, New Mexico, this spirited athlete trains with a powerhouse crew of local (and might we say, world-class) Highland Games throwers. […]