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Highland games

Noun

Meaning

Highland games pl (plural only)

Festivals held throughout the year and in many countries of the world, involving competitive events, whose purpose is to celebrate the culture and heritage of Scotland and especially the Scottish Highlands.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

Soulsha has been bringing audiences to their feet at northeast U.S. festivals including Outside the Box Boston, Tartan Day New York City, South Hadley Falls Fest, Wake Up the Earth, Glasgow Lands Highland Games and Boston Celtic Music Festival. Source: Internet

The committee of Aboyne Highland Games gathered to mark what should have been the village’s games day last weekend. Source: Internet

THE International Highland Games, planned for Killarney this June, have fallen victim to the Covid-19 pandemic. Source: Internet

Highland games have been held regularly for hundreds of years, from their inception in the 11 century. Source: Internet

We'll ponder the birthplace of Christianity in Scotland, toss a few cabers, and watch traditional dancing at Highland games, discover dark secrets in the Weeping Glen, sample some fine Scotch, and endure a little piping. Source: Internet

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