Inaugural Scotland County Highland Games

**KFCarter** · 4th October 09, 07:05 PM

Here's a few initial pics from the inaugural Scotland County Highland Games in Laurinburg, North Carolina

A few Xmarkers begin to gather at the Clan MacRae tent with BeeDee. He was smart enough to write down everyone's screen name and I wasn't! Stay tuned for his post which will include everyone's screen name.

Checking out a replica basket-hilt sword at the Clan MacAllister tent. The sword is a very good replica of the original which still exists and has been held by the family for many generations.

more to follow

**Standard** · 4th October 09, 07:09 PM

Looks like a great gathering. Looking forward to more photos and the names to go with more of our XMarksTheScot clan.

**KFCarter** · 4th October 09, 07:13 PM

Bringing up the rear of the MacArthur contingent in the parade of clans

Meeting with Faith MacArthur at the clan tent. There was a bit of cool in the air during the morning, although it was quite warm by midday. Overall, the weather was perfect.

The kirkin' of the tartan took place as this beautiful church a few minutes out of town. It's the Old Laurel Hill Presbyterian Church and the congregation was founded by Highlanders in 1797. I'm not sure how old the current building is, but is very simple and very beautiful inside... made more so by an absolutely stunning solo in Gaelic during the service by Rona Wilkie...have to admit the song brought a tear... just a beautiful way to end a great weekend.