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'''Highland games''' are festivals held throughout the year in [[Scotland]] and many other countries of the world as a way of celebrating Scottish and [[Celtic]] culture and heritage, especially that of the [[Scottish Highlands]]. Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the [[Great Highland Bagpipe|bagpipes]], the [[kilt]], and the heavy events, especially the [[caber toss]]. While centered around competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Gaelic culture. | '''Highland games''' are festivals held throughout the year in [[Scotland]] and many other countries of the world as a way of celebrating Scottish and [[Celtic]] culture and heritage, especially that of the [[Scottish Highlands]]. Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the [[Great Highland Bagpipe|bagpipes]], the [[kilt]], and the heavy events, especially the [[caber toss]]. While centered around competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Gaelic culture. | ||
==History== | |||
===Games in the Highlands of Scotland=== | |||
It is reported in numerous books and Highland games programs, that King [[Malcolm Canmore]], in the 11th century, summoned contestants to a foot race to the summit of Craig Choinnich (overlooking Braemar). Some have seen in this alleged event the origin of today's modern Highland games. | |||
Revision as of 11:14, 16 June 2007
Highland games are festivals held throughout the year in Scotland and many other countries of the world as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt, and the heavy events, especially the caber toss. While centered around competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Gaelic culture.
History
Games in the Highlands of Scotland
It is reported in numerous books and Highland games programs, that King Malcolm Canmore, in the 11th century, summoned contestants to a foot race to the summit of Craig Choinnich (overlooking Braemar). Some have seen in this alleged event the origin of today's modern Highland games.