Highland Games in Dunoon, UK, 2014

We happened to come across the Highland Games in Dunoon Scotland. It was a very interesting sight to see! There were a ton of bag piping bands and then there was an actual competition between a group of guys and gals to throw various heavy objects various distances. I have no idea what the game names are so I’ve done my best to come up with the titles and the objectives:

  • Name: Tree trunk throw. Point: throw pointing tree trunk farther than the other guy.
  • Name: Ball and chain throw. Point: throw a ball and chain farther than the other guy.
  • Name: Stone throw. Point: throw a stone farther than the other guy.
  • Name: Rectangular stone toss. Point: throw a rectangular stone higher than the other guy.
  • Name: Baton toss. Point: throw a huge baton around without injury anyone.
  • Name: Sorta wrestling. Point: Wrestle with each other without using hands – so bear hug and body slam.
  • Name: Dance. Point: Dance.

I get some of the sports. I’m not too  sure about all of them. I think lots of alcohol was consumed, bets were made and all of a sudden it was a sport for the Scottish.

Enjoy the photos!

Chris W.

 

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