Record #:

6025

Author(s):

McKittrick, Betty R.

Abstract:

The Highland Games and Gathering of the Scottish Clans, held every year the second week in July at Grandfather Mountain, brings together descendants of 127 clans from around the world. The games feature bagpipe bands, track and field competitions, Highland dancing, and traditional Scottish events, including tossing of the cabar. They were organized in 1955.

Source:

Tar Heel (NoCar F 251 T37x), Vol. 5 Issue 4, Aug 1977, p20-24, il

Subject(s):

Lighthouses; Scottish Americans; Highland games--Grandfather Mountain