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kslb
09-02-07, 10:27
Lonach Highland Gathering and Games, Strathdon, United Kingdom25 Aug 2007

One of the most traditional and distinctive of Highland Games, it begins with the famous March of the Clansmen from the village of Bellabeg. The Men of Lonach leave in full Highland dress, armed with pikes and Lochaber battleaxes, in the only procession of its kind in the world. The Highlanders enjoy hospitality at various stops before they take lunch at Lonach Hall. Afterwards, the march continues to the arena where the gathered masses of Highlanders create a unique sight, reminiscent of days prior to the Jacobite uprisings. Meanwhile, a programme of traditional Highland Games has already begun in the park with all the usual events. Matters are brought to a close with the Beating of the Retreat and later in the evening there is a Grand Dance

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March 0800. Games 1200–1800. Dance 1900

This is a fantastic event and if you camp over like i did last year it makes it 100% better. Its a big campsite with good accessability for the moded. Last year i took the truck this year i would like to take the supe and have a bit of a meet. There was no other car clubs with a presence last year but what a laugh.

Tents Ahoy!!!! (there is B&Bs in the area for the faint of heart)

If you would like to come please put your name down. :p

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kslb
09-02-07, 13:53
The games are £5 adults £1 kids all seating for the show is already sold out but standing room a plenty.

MARTIN R
12-02-07, 04:51
Not sure if I can make this yet, but definately interested:)

kslb
12-02-07, 09:45
Martin R-I am glad i got a response at last. I will deffinately be going and just thought i'd let everyone know about it. Hope to see you there.

MARTIN R
15-02-07, 15:41
Martin R-I am glad i got a response at last. I will deffinately be going and just thought i'd let everyone know about it. Hope to see you there.

Sounds like a good weekend, I am sure there will be more interest once it gets nearer the date:)

jakewebster
06-03-07, 23:36
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We always go to this one!!! real good piss up!

Think we are taking the caravan up this year so rules out the supe! Ba**ard of a gate to get in with a supe if you are camping anyway!!!

AlanM
06-03-07, 23:37
I am a maybe at this stage

kslb
07-03-07, 00:22
See you there Jake.