Highland Dancing originated in the Scottish Highlands and is traditionally accompanied by the Bagpipes.

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Local Dancing (Kindred Gatherings) -

Highland Fling 

Ghillie Callum 

Seann Truibhas 

Half Reel of Tulloch 

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Open Dancing - 

Ghillie Callum

Reel O' Tulloch

Highland Fling

Seann Truibhas

Hornpipe

Highland Reel

Irish Jig

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The solo piping competitions begin at 10.30 am (Piobaireachd) and run throughout the day.

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We have the following piping competitions-

 

Piobaireachd

March

Strathspey & Reel

Best Tune Composed by Pipe Major William Grant

March 

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Putting Heavy Stone

Putting Light Stone

Throwing Heavy Hammer

Throwing Light Hammer

Throwing 56lb Weight for Distance

Throwing 28lb Weight for Distance

Tossing Caber

Throwing 56lb Weight for Height

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NEW FOR 2023-

Youth High Jump (open 12-16 years)

Youth Long Jump (open 12-16 years)

Youth 1/4 Mile (open 12-16 years)

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Long Race (800m)

High Jump

Short Race (90m)

Long Jump

Hop, Step & Leap

Quarter Mile Race (400m)

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We also have a variety of races for children which can be entered on the day are are great fun for the younger competitors.

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The Hill Race is roughly 3.2 miles long and sees competitors leave the Main Arena and race to the top of Hill of Cummerton and return.

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We have many competitors of all ages who take part in this annual event.  

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