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Traditional
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T-shirts and ladies' tank tops with the above design are available from
the artist, Michael MacFarlane.
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By supporting the Games, you are supporting your community. The Board of Directors of the LLCS wishes to thank all of the sponsors and the volunteers who contributed their valuable resources to make the Games possible. |
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Highlights of the Day:
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The Clans parade through the stately redwoods. Fine
Food and Drink at the Gathering Place: Here visitors found many
taste treats. They took time to enjoy a spot of tea and pastry, Fish
and Chips, Bangers, and more, with the world-class musical entertainment
from the Main Stage nearby.
The Living History Glen: Meandering down the path visitors found a world of pre-industrial craft and daily life reenactment. The Glen focused on hands-on craft. How did our ancestors accomplish tasks that today take only a short amount of time with our modern machinery? Period encampments of families and fighters, local artisans and craftspeople provided us with the answer and an open invitation to learn. Children and adults alike...all were welcomed. In one area visitors learned how to make butter and checked out our "Beast of Burden," Johnny. In another area,our forge was hot and the Blacksmith was on duty; chain mail was being built and soldiers were practicing their weaponry. Of course there was music and dancing as well. From headliners to not yet famous locals we had ongoing performances on our Oak Tree Stage. Celtic Critters: Attendees were introduced to some of the fine animal breeds of Scotland and Ireland at the Celtic Critters area. Situated under the shade trees between the Mansion House and the Living History Glen, it provided a comfortable place to relax for people and animals alike. To visit our new Celtic Critters page, click here.
The Celtic Marketplace: Visitors took advantage of the opportunity to explore these unique shops, where they found a great variety of finely made handcrafts, jewelry, scarves, knitwear, kilts, swords, Coats of Arms, pottery art and so much more!
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The Loch Lomond Celtic Society wishes to thank our generous volunteers and sponsors who helped to make this event possible: The
Connection Magazine If you are interested in helping to sponsor next year's Games, please click here to email us. If you would like to volunteer to help with next year's Games, please click here to email the volunteer coordinator. Thank you! |
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Lomond Celtic Society Click here to send us an email! About LLCS | Games | News | Home | Links | Events | Membership Website design by Dan and Laurie Isdell The painting "Loch Lomond Morning" used with the permission of the artist, Rolland Luke Dingman.
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Scottish
Highland Games or Heavy Events are the modern continuation of an ancient
Celtic tradition. Each event tests the athlete's strength and skill. The
Loch Lomond Highland Games are a 
Clans
and Societies: Over 40 clans welcomed visitors with friendly smiles,
and assisted them in tracing their family name, crests and tartans.
We had Clans and Societies representing Scottish, Irish and Cornish
ancestry. They're all very warm people who love to share the colorful
stories of their Clan's history. This year's Honored Clan was Clan Donnaichaidh.
Wild
Birds of Prey: Featured in the Wild
Birds of Prey exhibit were raptor species indigenous to both the US
and Britain. Visitors came away with a deeper appreciation of the power
and delicate balance of these amazing birds. 
