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Scottish Athletics: The Luss Highland Games
America’s Independence Day was a quiet affair on the ship, but the next day, nearly 200 Summer 2014 voyagers experienced a completely different celebration of cultural tradition. The Luss Highland Gatherings have been a yearly event since 1875, sponsored by the local clan Colquhoun. Set in the “prettiest village in Scotland,” Luss is located on the banks of Loch Lomond, where the Colquoun clan has claimed home for more than 800 years.
The Gathering hosts an array of traditional Scottish games and competitions, as well as a few more significantly modern ones. From the tossing of the caber and traditional dance competitions to cycling and running events, there were constant cheers and the sound of bagpipes around the entire area. With hundreds in attendance, kilts in a variety of tartans were seen on many, from wee ones to the hearty men participating in the heavy lifting competitions. Voyagers were thrilled to find themselves a part of the action by taking a hand at archery and even entering the open events, such as the Overseas Visitors Race.
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