è
The cr
,
festival
è
me de la cr
,
me of the Scottish
.
however
is the Highland Games
,
Reminiscent of the olden days in Scotland
competitors show off their strength by tossing
20, 40,
weights of
and
60
,
and height respectively
plus pounds for distance
but the most amazing feat
.
to many visitors is the caber toss
22
consists of throwing an up to
The caber toss
, 180
foot
pound
,
log as far and with as much accuracy as possible
.
all while wearing a kilt
Visitors can then end their
(
day with a Ceilidh
pronounced
,
Scottish party filled with food
,
"
")
Kay Lee
,
fun
or
,
fellowship
.
music
and dancing
Whether you take the high road or the low
,
road to get there
,
games are a fun
Scottish festivals and highland
,
entertaining
and educational
Edinburgh Castle, Scotland
way to get a taste of Scotland here at home in the
.
Hoosier state
Scottish festivals are family friendly
,
events for all ages
.
assessable
,
ethnicities
,
Scottish festivals
and are handicap
though not a
,
replacement for visiting the country itself
are an
experience well worth the investment of time and
.
energy
,
Who knows
,
man or woman
one may meet a true Scots
,
complete with accent and all
.
regale one with tales of Scotland herself
to
For more information
concerning directions, dates,
and admission fees to the
Columbus or Indianapolis
Highland Games, see their
official websites below.
Columbus Scottish Festival and
Highland Games
www.scottishfestival.org
Indianapolis Scottish Highland Games
and Festival
www.indyscotgamesandfest.com 8