Halkirk highland games 2009

The turn-out for the junior piping was unfortunately the poorest ever seen. Murdo Mackay, Armadale, won the years category.

Hannah MacDonald, Bettyhill, won the years category. The clay pigeon shooting had the largest ever entry with over 60 guns from all over Scotland competing, including members of the Scottish team. The overall champion was Stacey Jennard, Tain. The crowd pleasing Tug O'War teams did not disappoint this year, with Inverness being the first team in many years to be from outwith the County.

Halkirk emerged victors after winning all 3 contests. The hotly contested and very popular baby show was won by 4 month old Sophie Trevelyan, Castletown. The children's races and novelty events consisting of three-legged and sack races enthralled the crowd and out of the 91 events held on the day, were just as competitive as any of the main races.

News Latest News News Archive. Published: Spectators are kept informed of all the action by both our roving commentator and announcer. The pipe band will lead the Grand March from Bridge Street to the Games field at 12 noon, prior to the official opening of the Games at They will play at regular intervals throughout the day and also perform in a street parade in the evening from 7.

The day is rounded off by a grand marquee dance at 10pm to a live band. Website by Navertech Ltd. A warm friendly welcome awaits you at the Halkirk Games, which is always a great family day out. He has spent the last 7 years competing around the world in various strength sports.

The Highland Games are now his main focus and he has won the world championship twice. Prior to becoming a heavyweight athlete, Scott was a very successful athlete in the shot putt, representing England in three Commonwealth Games finals. He was also British champion on five occasions. His other main achievement was taking part in the Winter Olympics in the 4 man bobsleigh.

Scott has competed at Halkirk on two occasions and was champion in and joint champion in with Sebastian Wenta. He took part in the recent 90th birthday celebrations for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, by tossing the caber and putting the shot during the Windsor castle equestrian extravaganza, which was watched by many millions live on TV.

Kilt tartan: Anderson. World Strongest Man — — 2nd. From there he started competing in Highlander events and traditional Highland Games. He has competed at Halkirk over the last 3 years and won the Andrew Ross Memorial Cup as champion in and jointly with Scott Rider.

He is the elder brother of Luckasz who is also competing at Halkirk. Craig is a carpenter to trade and currently fits access equipment and adapts homes of elderly and disabled people, to meet their specific needs.

Info Letzter Samstag im Juli. Balinoe Field, Kilmore. Andrews Highland Games. North Haugh, St. Games Park, Bridge Of Allan. East Links, Montrose. Meadows Park, Dornoch. Castle Leod, Strathpeffer. Scone Palace, Perth. South Inch, Perth. Monaltrie Park, Ballater. Glenmorangie Field, Tain. Couper Park, Helmsdale. Market Park, Crieff. Bellabeg Park, Strathdon.