The Loch Norman Highland Games provide additional entertainment for the family. The heavy athletics are nothing short of small. Watch the professional athletes compete to set additional world records. There are seven traditional Scottish events that test the strength of world ranked professional heavy athletes, along with longbow and battle axe competitions.
Highland dancing is another beloved performance at this festival. It requires a great deal of stamina and is known for meticulous and aggressive movements. Traditionally, these dances were performed by men before and after battle. Another type of dancing displayed at the event is Scottish country dancing which consists of two lines of dancers, men on one side facing women on the other.
As promised, you will feel the vibrations of authentic Scottish music rumble through the festival grounds. Scottish bagpipes and drums are a symbol of the Great Highland community and are accompanied by performances from The Steel City Rovers. This band plays a unique composite of traditional Celtic music and North American styles including bluegrass, folk and roots. Six different bands and musicians will be taking on the stage performing a variety of Scottish and Celtic music.
Take a leisure walk around the informational tents that display Scottish family history throughout the festival and watch the Parade of Tartans. Grab a pint and an order of bangers and mash and shop around the local vendors. Anyone, Scottish or not, can appreciate a weekend full of exciting culture here!
The working farm at Rural Hill is also home to Scottish cows that showcase Scotland a step further. The sheepherding events are also popular to mark on the event timeline. Visitors from all over the country are often in town for a weekend full of music, dancing, family, friends and food.
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