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07-12-2010, 05:17 AM
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| | | Harpenden Highland Gathering 2010
I am surprised nobody else got here first, Xmarksthescot was well represented this year at the Harpenden Highland Gathering, which is the largest Scottish themed event in the London area of England.
OK I'll start a thread with a few pics:- 
The Xmarksthescot tent with Chas and JakobT 
Xmarkers line up, left to right Cessna152towser, Chas, Paul Henry, Schiehallion, English Bloke, JakobT, Dougle, 
Chapmanredbourn missed the photo shoot, here is a pic of him with Chas 
Chas and the dandelions 
Chas and English Bloke
More to follow shortly
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07-12-2010, 05:30 AM
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Band Girl takes a break 
Paul Henry 
Chas and Jakob2 
Schiehallion and friends 
Some of the many visitors to the Xmarksthescot tent. 
British Airways Pipe Band 
Bedford Pipe Band 
University of Bedfordshire Pipe Band
More to follow shortly
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07-12-2010, 05:34 AM
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The heavy competitors 
Weight for distance 
Caber tossing 
One of the heavies 
Highland Dancing 
795 (Harpenden) Squadron, Air Training Corps 
Black Watch re-enactors 
Black Kilt
Just look at the crowds too. If only Highland Games in Scotland could be this well attended. 
Northumberland, Falkirk or Shepherd's tartan
One more instalment from me to follow shortly.
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07-12-2010, 05:38 AM
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Classic Cars - 1968 Ford Transit camper van 
Ford Popular 
Rover 3500S 
Rolls Royce 
Drum Major  
and concluding my pics with these two shots from the Massed Bands finale.
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07-12-2010, 05:44 AM
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great photos and with good weather, there certainly was an excellent attendance, perhaps next year i may be able to attend
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07-12-2010, 06:15 AM
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"Band Girl" is Pamela Pearson of the British Airways PB.
We had our Scottish Piping Society of London solo comps up on the hill, I'm afraid I can't offer pics as good as yours, but we had a very good day.  |
07-12-2010, 07:11 AM
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Under what premise was the XMTS tent set up? Was it a clan/information type tent? Were there other clan tents? Just curious. Great pics by the way. Looks like a good attendance.
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07-12-2010, 07:19 AM
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Under what premise was the XMTS tent set up? Was it a clan/information type tent? Were there other clan tents?
| Chas organised the gazebo, with permission from the owner of this site.
It served as a meeting place for members and as an information stall where we gave information to the public about clans, septs, tartans, kilts, etc.
Clan Wood were the only clan who had a tent there but the organisers of this gathering are keen to have more clan tents in future years.
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07-12-2010, 07:32 AM
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I always very much enjoy your pictures postings! Thank you for taking the time to do this. Great pic's!
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07-12-2010, 07:32 AM
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Some pictures from me too. 
Dancers on stage. 
Harpenden Pipe Band enter the Arena 
Harpenden Pipe Band Drum Major in Ancient MacInnes. 
View across the park. 
It was good to meet up with old friends and new friends. 
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