After stopping at the building out front for our will-call tickets, we were right into the event. We stopped at one of the predetermined parking areas, and a school bus took us to the event. You’d expect to attend the event, have to walk long distances and pay a great amount to park. You can enjoy some traditional Scottish food, purchase English, Scottish, and Irish goods, and even get fitted for a kilt. You’ll see great culture, the area where you can trace your own Scottish history. Neither could you, should you decide to attend this event in future years. Billy Boyle’s cabin is a testament to his skill at digging and blowing up rocks to form his highways. To get those logs down, they needed good logging roads. It was scarred with the clear cutting of trees like many in New Hampshire were. Loon Mountain at one time, was not so pretty. In this shot, a highlander and his wife enjoy the view.īilly Boyle was a man who was a professional at building logging roads. I got some great shots at the top including the one above, viewing a great overlook. Regardless, I got a great shot of the Loon area where the physical competitions are.Īfter taking the skilift, I decided to head over to the gondola, which is an enclosed lift that heads to the top of the mountain. A flimsy bar isn’t doing much to help me stay on the very shallow seat. I’m not the most confident with heights, but morso that those seats aren’t really meant for bigger, taller people like myself. Taking a trip up the skilift at Loon is a hairraising experience for me. The ancient version of showing other men how strong you are, how manly, without having to actually harm each other. but it shows to me how men used to butch up in the past. Watching these men throw rocks around might not seem like a good time. The Highland games, to me, always meant the real rugged men, ripped with muscles, performing their art with big stones and large logs. Some competitions couldn’t be described that way. From bagpipe competitions, to the bagpipe march, dancing competitions as you see above were graceful and beautiful. There was lamb being served and I could barely figure out what was on the menu.Ĭompetition was the underlying theme of the day. There will be fun for the whole family at this famous three-day Scottish festival!Įnjoy the festival all weekend! Stay at Adair and save with our Third Night Special.I had the opportunity to attend the Highland Games, a Scottish tradition which is fun for all who enjoy learning about cultures of years ago.īagpipes were everywhere. Scottish Food, Seminars, Try-Its, and so much more!. Piping, drumming and dance competitions return.The music of Albannach, Seven Nations, Syr and all your other favorites will fill festival grounds. Athletes from Scotland, Iceland, and across the United States will showcase their strength on the athletic field.Here's a peak at what is planned for this year: Enjoy spacious comfortable rooms, on-site restaurant and our cozy tavern serving Scottish Whiskey! Located just above Franconia Notch, the drive to Adair is spectacular and peaceful.Īll the sights and sounds of years past will be back at the 47th New Hampshire Highland Games and Festival on September 16-18 at Loon Mountain Resort in Lincoln, NH. We'd love to have you stay with us during this festive event! Adair is located just 25 minutes from Loon Mountain in Bethlehem, NH. New Hampshire Highland Games and Festival Check Availability Dining Reservations 60 Show Menu
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