Fancy Rental!

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Driving on the left side?? Here we go!

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Our room at the Loch Kinord Hotel

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Jim is testing out the bed.

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Pretty place and comfortable.

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Lock Kinord Hotel, Dinnet, Scotland

Our lodging while visiting the area for the Braemar Games which was about a 40 minute drive away.

I found this interesting information at the hotel.

We might check some of this out while in the area. iPhone

More to see!

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Jules enjoying the morning before the games.

Waiting for coffee! iPhone

Coffee is HERE!

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Aahh! We have coffee! Life is good!

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Selfie of good friends

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A cute cottage in the town near the Braemar Games.

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Jim and Tim window shopping in the town.

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Bagpipes and Drums

One of the many bands that came marching down the street prior to the Braemar Highland Games.

Closeup of a bagpipe player.

I thought these uniforms were so elegant.

Good ole Tug of War

Tug of War takes on a new meaning at the Braemar Highland Games.

Dancing the Jig

These young ladies take their dancing seriously as the Queen is watching. They are in competition to win their category.

There are 4 different dances that are in the competition.

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Parade of the bands

Leaders of the various bands march together around the perimeter of the Highland Games.

Drums and Bagpipes

The bands enter the game field and march around the perimeter as the contests continue.

Drums and Bagpipes

People of all ages participate in the Bagpipe and Drum Corps. In this image we see mature adults and even children marching, playing the drums.

Is his helmet on backwards?

I don't know how this drummer can see!

Putting the Stone

How they don't throw their shoulders out is beyond me. These weights are quite heavy.

Thank goodness for the net.

Those officials better watch their backs!

I'm glad he's wearing tights!

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Amazing bands!

They practice all year for this.

Marching around the field

What does one look at? The games or the bands?? There is so much to take in.

The Long Jump

Not the average long jump you attempted in middle school!

Body dynamics at its finest.

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Looks pretty good to me!

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Competing for the perimeter

The foot racers collided with the bands at one point. Definitely an OOPS! moment in the organization department.

The Scottish Version of "Come back soon!"

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At Attention

This band has returned from the competition field and is waiting to be released from attention.

Just a youngster

This young boy could not have been more than 9 years old, but he must be a dedicated musician to be a part of this very competitive band.

Various games at once

There were many games going on at several different areas of the field. It was hard to watch it all.

Little guy - Big drum.

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How high can you throw it??

Look closely at the weight being tossed over the bar.

Oops!

This one didn't make it.

This guy is preparing to throw his weight.

That's a pretty high mark to achieve, wouldn't you say?

Looks like he might have it!

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Come on weight....get over the pole!

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Will he make it?

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Did the pole snap?

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