Virginia Scottish Games - Labor Day Weekend....

**ASinclair** · 4th August 17, 11:38 AM

Originally Posted by CollinMacD

Here we are, summer closing, and the Virginia Scottish Games, at the Plains are around the corner. Great event, very good vendors, and entertainment. I only wish they would update and keep their website current. I find the site confusing to navigate.

However, all about the games, looking forward to attending....hope you consider this

My sweetie, @carolinanan117, and I are thinking about attending this year.

**CollinMacD** · 4th August 17, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by ASinclair

My sweetie, @carolinanan117, and I are thinking about attending this year.

Worth the Trip, BIG crowds, suggest getting reservations ASAP. You can find hotels in the area.

**Mael Coluim** · 6th August 17, 02:18 AM

Clan MacCallum Malcolm will be there! Drop by for a wee dram.

**CollinMacD** · 14th August 17, 09:05 AM

Originally Posted by Mael Coluim

Clan MacCallum Malcolm will be there! Drop by for a wee dram.

"Aye", will be in my full Jacobite clothing. MacDonald, Lord of the Isles...

**Madadh** · 14th August 17, 02:20 PM

One of the lads and I will surely show up.

**OC Richard** · 14th August 17, 05:32 PM

Thanks for the heads-up, for bringing these Games to this Californian's attention.

I did some reading about these Games, which suggested that these are the same Games I attended in 1984. As best I can recall they were called the "Alexandria Highland Games" then.

Though in California I annually visit Games within striking distance of West Virginia and for sure I'll consider it next year.

I'm a Pipe Band enthusiast and according to the EUSPBA site there were 5 bands there last year. What attracts me to Games is a strong Pipe Band competition.

**CollinMacD** · 15th August 17, 07:05 AM

Yes, these are the same games that use to be held in the field behind an Alexandria High School. The games grew so large, they could not support the paying public and parking became a large issue. The main sponsor is the St. Andrews Society of DC, who has been running I believe since the start. There is a great number of Clan Tests, and we especially like Vendor Row. So many activities going on, and it great to see so many wearing kilts in all sizes and forms. My wife and I just love to attend this event, and support it. I just hope the weather is not a factor, as so many in the DC area look forward to this time.

Another event is the Scottish Walk in Alexandria, VA usually held the second Saturday of December. Many pipe bands show up for this event, and ALL of Old Towne Alexandria becomes Scotland for the day. Check this out too, again sponsored by the St. Andrews Society of DC. '

Washington DC area, especially Alexandria is very active with Scottish events, so you have a lot going on all year. CHEERS.