Events making their debut in 2024
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Since 2020, numerous Highland games and festivals, such as the Cupar Games in Scotland which had been celebrated for 137 years, have disbanded. Witnessing the closure of any Highland Games […]
Shake Your Shamrocks! Get Ready for St. Patrick’s Day!
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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! Whether you’re […]
Tartan Feature Part Two: Tartans of Canada
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With Tartan Day quickly approaching in April, I thought I would add the second installment of the Tartan series I started in October which began with the Tartans of the […]
Athlete Spotlight: Meagan McKee – 4X World Champion
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For those of you in the athletic division of the Highland Games, then this lady needs no introduction! For everyone else, let me introduce you! Meet Meagan McKee, your 4x […]
December Athlete Spotlight: John Van Beuren 2022 and 2023 World Champion
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Sometimes referred to as John “The Mountain” Van Beuren, that title is no joke as he steps in at whopping 6’8″ and 320lbs! John started his journey as a collegiate thrower […]
Five Holiday Gift Ideas for 2023
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It’s that time of year! Whether you’re shopping for your lass, your lad, your wee one, or even for yourself, I have compiled a list of five gift ideas for […]
November Athlete Spotlight: Jarvina Routt, Pro Highland Games Thrower
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If you’re not familiar with Jarvina Routt, you should be! She holds the world record for the 3rd furthest throw in women’s history (28lbs at a whopping 52’1″) in addition […]
Tartan Feature Part One: State Tartans of the U.S.A.
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Have you ever wondered what your state’s tartan might look like, or if your state has a tartan at all? With the amount of Scottish settlers that came to North […]
Modern-day Halloween vs. the ancient customs of Samhain/Samhuinn
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The Halloween celebrations we see today are vastly different from the original Samhain/Samhuinn traditions and practices of the past. This is for many reasons including the Christian restructuring of the […]
Scottish Gaelic Words for Halloween!
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Impress your friends and family by using some Scottish Gaelic words on Halloween! Compiled by Scottish couple, Lauren and Peter, from the travel blog https://www.oursocalledlife.co.uk, they have compiled a list of […]