When
you visit Scotland and the Highlands and Islands cross the Bridge over
the Atlantic and come to the Highland Games on Isle of Seil, near OBAN in beautiful Argyll |
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SEIL
ISLAND GAMES Family Highland Games for all ages and all comers. |
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Some
photos from the Games Field on Seil Island. The games are held on the last Saturday in June each year |
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Looking
over the field towards Luing with Scarba just visible through the haze |
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Highland
Dancing is an important part of the Games circuit and very popular |
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Tossing
the Caber is one of the traditional events at most Games. |
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SEIL ISLAND GAMES The Games are
primarily family games, with events for all ages and abilities. Childrens
events are a major feature with plenty for the more experienced or older
competitors. This makes for a great day out for all the family. The |
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Thowing
the Hammer |
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Pitching
the sheaf over the bar |
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Our
wee John some time Chieftain of the Games |
The
Two Jims. Hamburger or bacon rolls are their speciality |
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