Question

**GreenDragon** · 2nd February 12, 01:18 PM

Does one have to be of Scottish descent to participate in the Highland Games?

**Ogden_Piper** · 2nd February 12, 01:23 PM

Nope.. Everyone is Scottish at the Games!!

**Thomas H** · 2nd February 12, 01:55 PM

No , There are alot that don't . Just have fun with it .

**gpmeakin** · 2nd February 12, 02:13 PM

You have to be a Border Collie if you want to herd sheep, but other than that I don't think so.

**ctbuchanan** · 2nd February 12, 02:16 PM

If you are asking about the athletic events, absolutely not. Competitors come from all countries and backgrounds.

Go for it.

**piperdbh** · 2nd February 12, 02:42 PM

No, but you do have to be kilted.

strike that

You GET to be kilted.

**azwildcat96** · 2nd February 12, 03:14 PM

Originally Posted by piperdbh

No, but you do have to be kilted.

strike that

You GET to be kilted.

True!

**Piipriker** · 2nd February 12, 04:15 PM

Originally Posted by gpmeakin

you have to be a border collie if you want to herd sheep, but other than that i don't think so.

rotflmao

**auld argonian** · 2nd February 12, 04:27 PM

No...however one DOES have to be able to pick up a big frickin' telephone pole and flip it end over end....I think that having a kilt is also considered a plus.

Best

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**chrisupyonder** · 2nd February 12, 06:42 PM

Originally Posted by gpmeakin

You have to be a Border Collie if you want to herd sheep, but other than that I don't think so.

Our Border Collie (She died about 5 years ago) used to ignore sheep and round up the geese. I suppose it was easier as she was getting on a bit.

Chris.