Highland games virgin

[creagdhubh]

"Baking sun"???!!! What's that?

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The sun doesn't really "bake" you in Scotland in August. Though, there are indeed some warm days up north in the Highlands, it's nothing like the heat and humidity we tend to get in the States. It's advisable to pack for all seasons, layering is key. This is mountain weather after all and conditions can change rather quickly and without any warning. Below are a few photos of me in Scotland, specifically in and around Newtonmore, Kingussie and Laggan in Inverness-shire, during the month of August. I try to go every year to attend the annual Clan Macpherson Gathering and Rally in Badenoch.

Hill-walking near Creag Dhubh (I don't always do this whilst kilted as sometimes, it can be quite impractical).


Getting ready for the march from Old Ralia to The Eilan (I am holding the Bratach Uaine, or "The Green Banner" of the Clan Macpherson Association).




The men of the Clan Macpherson on the move!



Having a chat with Lachlan Macpherson of Glentruim and his mother, Lady Glentruim.


Luncheon with our Chief, Sir William Alan Macpherson of Cluny and Blairgowrie (seated in the center with Scots Guards neck tie), TD at Lachie Mackintosh's house in Newtonmore.


Cheers,