ISBN : 9782296136298
HIGHLAND GAMES AT HOME AND ABROAD
Highland Games1 with their traditional elements of feats of strength, music and tartan have a long history in Scotland and are a reflection of much of Scotland's past and the events that have shaped the society of today. As such games have existed for so long within Scottish society they are valued by and identified with by Scots. This can be seen in their replication across the globe in communities where groups of Scots have taken up residence. This paper will look at the history and nature of the Highland Games, the migration of Scots, the replication of the games of their homeland elsewhere and also the evolution of the format, content and meaning of highland Games both at home and abroad in more recent times. The Highland Games...