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An interview with Scottish Highland Games athlete Jon O’Neil Part II
My Scottish Highland Games and Festival adventures have seen me toss haggis, hang out with giant burly men in kilts (known as Scottish Highland Games athletes), enjoy the bagpipes and some Celtic music, and learn about Scottish clans. This weekend celebrates the 137th Sacramento Scottish Highland Games and Festival (it’s one of the oldest Scottish festivals in [...]
Part II A day in the lives of Scottish Games professional athletes
I didn’t plan on the day going like this. While I loved the Sacramento Scottish Highlands Games and Festival, I came here for the Scottish culture, kilts, bagpipes, music, food, and the games. Since I love travel and sports, I got an early start on the Scottish Highlands Games. Admittedly, I didn’t know much about [...]
A day in the lives of Scottish Games professional athletes
I have to admit – I am fascinated by Scottish culture. I’m not part of a Scottish clan nor have I visited Scotland. However, the people, culture, and geography have put it as one of the top destinations on my list. I’ve heard of the Scottish Highlands games and knew about a couple of the [...]
Why my first Sacramento Scottish Highlands Games and Festival won’t be my last
This weekend, Sacramento held it’s annual Scottish Highlands Games and Festival. It’s was the 135th Scottish Games and Festival in Sacramento but my first. I can’t wait to go again. Everywhere you look, Scottish culture was all around. Scottish kilts greeted me as I came in. The sounds of the bagpipes carried onto the streets [...]
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