The hardest part of one’ s visit is deciding what to see first. Merchants, food vendors, and musical performances tempt the senses, while historical reenactments, clans, sheep herding, and the highland games themselves stimulate and excite the mind and imagination. Merchant’ s stands sell their wares consisting of a wide variety of goods from weaponry to apparel. Food vendors can provide the hungry visitor with several Scottish dishes, quench the thirst with a dandelion and burdock soft drink, then top it all off with a sweet scone or shortbread dessert.
Musical performances and dancing can be seen and heard on several stages scattered around the festival grounds from the traditional folk to modern alternative musical genres. Historical re-enactments exhibiting traditional dress and mannerisms of the King and Queen’ s court, as well as, the fiercest of battles can be enjoyed throughout one’ s visit. A selection of recognized Scottish clans and associated families are represented by their respective clan members and leaders ready to share information to the inquisitive passerby. Sheep herding demonstrations and competitions consist of the combined talents of the trainer and his trusty canine companion. Sheep dogs bring tremendous energy and skill to their work herding sheep, goats, and even ducks.