Highland Games
Britishnoun
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At a traditional Scottish Highland Games, fit athletes engage in rigorous pursuits like caber-tossing, hammer-throwing and stone-carrying.
From New York Times ● Feb. 21, 2024
As well as his broadcast work, Mr Shepherd was a regular commentator on the Highland Games circuit, including Oldmeldrum Sports and Highland Games.
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2023
The procession will include more than 100 people representing charities and public service groups such the Scottish Ambulance Service, the Royal Scottish Highland Games Association and the Girls’ Brigade.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 4, 2023
The 96-year-old monarch, who has struggled with what Buckingham Palace has called “mobility issues,” will skip the opening of the Highland Games, The Associated Press reported Friday.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 2, 2022
It was like Donald Dinnie at the Highland Games: when he has thrown the hammer or tossed the caber, the spectator hardly takes notice of the next competitor.
From Prince Fortunatus by Black, William
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