Richmond Highland Games

**Mael Coluim** · 27th October 07, 06:11 PM

The skies cleared and the sun shone on the Richmond Highland Games. The Games are held on the Richmond Raceway complex.
It was my first visit.

**Mael Coluim** · 27th October 07, 06:13 PM

There was a family atmosphere. Here a young lad sword plays with a re-enactor.

**Mael Coluim** · 27th October 07, 06:14 PM

Here the MacAlpine Jacobite Re-enactors explain their history.

**Mael Coluim** · 27th October 07, 06:16 PM

Jerry Hamilton of the Fredericksburg Scottish Society cooks up a mess of Haggis at the Stewart Clan tent.

**Mael Coluim** · 27th October 07, 06:17 PM

Melissa Lukan of the Fredericksburg Scottish Society enjoys Jerry’s cooking as she covers the Morrison Clan tent.

**Mael Coluim** · 27th October 07, 06:19 PM

This is my favorite moment enjoying the history and the tasting of Scotch whiskey. Mighty tasty, lads!

**McMurdo** · 28th October 07, 04:31 AM

Excellent pictures, looks like a great day, the haggis must have been good.

**Riverkilt** · 28th October 07, 11:42 AM

Thanks for the pics House of Gordon cousin,

I used to live in Richmond back in '69 and '70. If they had any Highland games back then I missed them.

Looks like a great gathering.

Ron

**cessna152towser** · 28th October 07, 12:06 PM

Super pics; looks like a good time had by all. Some of the Scottish highland games would do well to hold their events around this time of year. After a season of incessant rains through May, June, July right up till the third week in August, the last couple of months have been mainly fine sunny weather which would have been ideal for outdoor activities such as Highland Games but for the fact the Scottish Highland Games season finished as early as 9th September.

**Jerry** · 29th October 07, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by cessna152towser

Super pics; looks like a good time had by all. Some of the Scottish highland games would do well to hold their events around this time of year. After a season of incessant rains through May, June, July right up till the third week in August, the last couple of months have been mainly fine sunny weather which would have been ideal for outdoor activities such as Highland Games but for the fact the Scottish Highland Games season finished as early as 9th September.

Actually, the rain last week was the first measurable amount we've had in months. The reservoirs are still dangerously low, and water restrictions are still in effect, so the rain was welcome. The old fairgrounds, where the Richmond festival was held, had some muddy spots, but were still mostly dry. Sunday was a bit cold, but the festival was still enjoyable. The highlight of the day(Sunday) for me was seeing and hearing Needfire play. To me, they had a sound somewhat similar to 7Nations, only better. And, to Ron, the Richmond games are a relatively new thing. They weren't going on when you lived in Richmond.