BERNETHY Highland Games, claimed by many to be one of the best traditional games in Scotland, will have a native American Cherokee as chieftain this year.
The games, which incorporate the international Clan Grant Rally, is at the games field Nethy Bridge on Saturday, August 14, from 10.30am.
Among the international visitors will be a special delegation from the US of members of the Cherokee Nation, led by their Principal Chief, Chad “Corn-tassel” Smith, who will be games chieftain this year.
Chief Smith is a direct descendant of Ludovick Grant, who sailed to America in the 1700s.
Continuing the international flavour, this year the spectacle of the massed pipe bands will include a visiting German band.
As well as all the traditional heavy and athletic events, the Highland dancing, piping and drumming, the RSPB 10-mile race is always well contested and the children’s fun events in the morning have become a major attraction.
There is a beer tent and catering service, from light snacks to full lunches.
The field is surrounded by an array of interesting stands and amusements, with local organisations and good causes well represented, making it a truly grand day out for all the family.
Visitors can choose to arrive by train as the Strathspey Steam Railway provides a service at 10.30am from Aviemore via Boat of Garten, to Broomhill, where a complimentary bus takes passengers up to the games field.
Special all-inclusive tickets are available from the steam railway.
Games admission is adults £6, children £4, and a family ticket £16. Free car parking www.nethybridge.com
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Saturday, 10 July 2010
native american given key role at Abernethy Games
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