Dundee Local Customs

These traditional dances get ratings not only for the dance but also for the right movement of fingers, traditional costumes etc...

and these young ladies really fight hard for every point, as it is a matter of honor to be perfect !

" Tug of War " is one of the standard-competitions of each Highland game.

This pic was taken in Falkirk, where a less traditional Highland game took place.
It was rather something like a high-school-competition, but called and announced as a " Highland Game "

" TOSSING THE CABER " is mainly a case of technique - and most really strong men had NO chance against ordinary athleths from Scotland. - This piece of wood has to fall over once and lay on the floor as close to 12.oo as possible - and not roll to the left or right, when falling down...

Hmmm ??

It was an Austrian, who won the competitions for the " Strongest man on earth " several times - and was best in so many of the events , where strength was important, but finally lost against a scotsman, beeing used to " Tossing the Caber "

Traditional Dancing Competions - a very serious matter in different classes

...and quite often you may see how disappointed these young Scottish girls are, when they do not get enough points...

He almost looks like a ballet-dancer - but he is throwing a heavy weight ( seen on the top on the right )

...and once again, the secret of " whats under a Scottish skirt ?? " is not revealed...

;-((

Scotland has a history of Clans and they are very proud of their heritage. If you get a chance look around a local musum and learn a little of their colourful history and what makes Scotland so unique.

They are and always will be a fiercly independent people but they are hospitable and jovial. They love a drink and a laugh. Just let your inhibitions go and join in.

They might have the traditional Kilt and the stockings...

but looking at their sports-shoes you see they are foreigners...