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There is plenty of seating under the pavilions but you are allowed to bring your own if you choose. There will be commercial vendors selling various imported Scottish and Irish items and clothing, along with craft vendors selling a large variety of merchandise from handmade clothing and jewelry to candles, brooms, etc. Remember there are two fields of activities and vendors, St. Andrew's and Strathbarren.

There will be food vendors. Typical "American" food BBQ, hamburgers, fries, funnel cakes, ice cream, etc is available along with Scottish food such as meat pies, Scotch eggs, fish and chips, etc. There is a pavement around the Games field leading back to Strathbarren Field and on the drive, all fairly level ground. There is a slight incline getting to the Games field. Rain or shine all events are held. Just bring an umbrella if rain is in the forecast. No refunds are offered due to weather.

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The procession then placed a memorial wreath on the cairn before proceeding to a tent to take communion. The kilted mile run, ladies haggis toss, and bonniest knees contests were held on Sunday. The rain stopped for several hours then returned just in time for the Parade of Tartans, but the parade continued anyway.

The pipe bands played again — you could always hear a piper somewhere all day long each day rain or shine. The clan representatives — 62 clans were in attendance at the games — marched with their clan flags past the reviewing stand for the final review and retirement before the Chief of Clan Irvine gave the closing remarks.

The crowd got smaller, the rain stopped once again, the tents were full of activity as tables were folded, goods were packed up, and hugs and goodbyes were shared. Vehicles began to drive into the tent area to load the goods that will be displayed at the next highland games, and the clans disbursed in all directions from the International Highland Games and Gathering of Scottish Clans in Glasgow, Kentucky.

It was 95 degrees on Saturday afternoon as the skydivers arrived with the flags to begin the opening ceremonies. The massed pipe bands on the field looked so hot in the unrelenting sun.

However, no one passed out in the 30 minutes they stood there playing and listening to the opening speeches.

The spectators, however, got sunburned in the blazing rays. There was a luncheon with the visiting chief on Thursday prior to the games. The Celtic Rock Concert took place that evening. The border collie demonstrations began at a. The Society for Creative Anachronism was active at the games. The highland dance and harp competitions began early that morning along with individual piping and drumming competitions.

At 10 a. The entertainment tents were scattered around the grounds. The t-shirts and badges for the games were sold at a tent just as you entered the grounds. These items are designed each year by Ed Jones. The games were officially opened at noon by the visiting chief. Chief MacMillan was born in London in At the age of eight a hereditary eye disease appeared Retinitus Pigmentosa , and he learned braille and touch-typing.

He later taught classics at Wellington College in Berkshire. He married Jane Spurgin, a medical social worker with a degree from Oxford University, in The position of chief had been vacant for years at this time, having previously been held by a great-great-grand uncle who died without children. In , he and his family joined his parents in running the estate. He succeeded his father as chief in The MacMillans are active in various charities. He and his wife have attended numerous games in the United States and Canada as either the Honored Guests or Distinguished Guests of the games.

The MacMillans are family people; two of their three sons survive. They are the proud grandparents of several grandchildren. Their estate of Finlaystone is open to the public for tours and includes a tea room, gardens and woodland trails. After the opening ceremonies, the competitions continued. Visitors walked around the fields to see what the clan booths and vendors booths held of interest for them. Many were searching for Scottish roots, some were just curious about another culture, some were shopping, all were hot!

The Grande Banquet and Tartan Ball began at 8 p. The Interdenominational Kirkin of the Tartan worship service was held at 9 a. The tartans were blessed, the lessons and homily were read, and the names of the Flowers of the Forest for each clan were presented. At the conclusion of the worship service the kilted mile, ladies haggis toss, and bonniest knees competition were held. The athletic competitions got under way again and the heat and humidity were still with us.

Shorts and sleeveless tops were the order of the day. Coolers were kept filled with water bottles and the salty snacks were popular as were the lemonade and snow cone vendors. The afternoon saw the Parade of Tartans and the tug-of-war. Respectively yours,. Bob Harrison. Robert E. MacKenzie Harrison. President, GHG, Inc. Glasgow-Barren Co. Tourism Commission. Please don't bring your pet in hopes of bending the rule - you will be disappointed, no refund allowed.