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.

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. […]

How to become a Highland Games Athlete

As the creator of this website and an obvious fan of Highland Games and/or Festivals, I get emailed regularly by people looking to get started on entering their very first […]

St. Patrick’s Day is coming!

While we specialize in promoting Scottish Highand Games and Festivals, we can’t help but spread the love by listing some fun things to do for St. Paddy’s day! While it […]