Listen "#57 The Highland Games | The Crannog"
Episode Synopsis
It's Highland Games season! What could be better than taking part in a caber toss or tug 'o war in the Scottish summer? In this episode, David, Mila, Roisin, and Rebecca chat about the stories behind the Highland Games!
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SOURCES
Highland Games
https://www.cottages-and-castles.co.uk/guides/ultimate-guide-highland-games
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_Proscription_1746#:~:text=It%20was%20part%20of%20a,repealed%20on%201%20July%201782
Caber Toss
https://thetartankilt.com/2020/07/31/caber-toss-origin/
https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/13830/#:~:text=The%20sport%20of%20caber%20toss,a%20temporary%20bridge%20for%20soldiers.
https://blog.collinsdictionary.com/language-lovers/the-highland-games-why-do-we-toss-the-caber-and-where-do-bagpipes-really-come-from/
https://www.scotland.com/blog/caber-toss-scotland/
https://www.topendsports.com/sport/list/caber-toss.htm
Highland Dancing
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Highland-Dancing/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_sword_dances
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gat318zeJuU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfE7jHThiUc
Kofi: ko-fi.com/folklorescotland
Check out our socials to keep in the loop!
facebook.com/FolkloreScotland
twitter.com/FolkloreScot
instagram.com/folklorescotland
For more Scottish stories, check out Graeme's website and socials!
scotlands-stories.com/
www.instagram.com/scotlands_stories/
Folklore Scotland is a Scottish registered charity whose aim is to connect the tales of the past with the technology of today. You can visit our website and explore your local folklore at www.folklorescotland.com. If you would like to become one of our voluntary contributors or would like to get in touch, email us at [email protected]
SOURCES
Highland Games
https://www.cottages-and-castles.co.uk/guides/ultimate-guide-highland-games
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Act_of_Proscription_1746#:~:text=It%20was%20part%20of%20a,repealed%20on%201%20July%201782
Caber Toss
https://thetartankilt.com/2020/07/31/caber-toss-origin/
https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/13830/#:~:text=The%20sport%20of%20caber%20toss,a%20temporary%20bridge%20for%20soldiers.
https://blog.collinsdictionary.com/language-lovers/the-highland-games-why-do-we-toss-the-caber-and-where-do-bagpipes-really-come-from/
https://www.scotland.com/blog/caber-toss-scotland/
https://www.topendsports.com/sport/list/caber-toss.htm
Highland Dancing
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofScotland/Highland-Dancing/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_sword_dances
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gat318zeJuU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfE7jHThiUc
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