Games week in Uist
stop press: I’ve now posted the results of the games on a new page on the left hand side
The South and North Uist Highland Games take place in the same week, separated by one day, during which Highlands and Islands Young Piper of the Year competition takes place in Benbecula.
They are sociable days, calendar days when you are sure to meet old friends and people you haven’t seen perhaps for the last year.
Here is the week in pictures:
The South Uist Games took place in overcast, windy conditions.
Young Piper of the Year was James D MacKenzie, of Back, Lewis.
Connor Sinclair from Crieff is under-15 champion, and definitely one to watch::
The North Uist Games. Ranald Fraser of Lewis swept the board in field events:
The start of the hill race, which was won by a Glaswegian holiday maker. That’s the nice thing about the games, anyone can join in. Islanders don’t mind if mainlanders beat them-well, not that much.
Tags: Benbecula, Highland Games, North Uist, Piping competition, South Uist
Looks like you had a great time:::Over here they don’t have anything like the games–we don’t even have county fairs,anymore.
That’s sad to hear, Carol. But on the other hand I have heard of birdsong imitating competitions in France, though I’m not sure they’d catch on here…
Obviously I don’t expect highland games here but some conty fairs would be welcome–all have is village fetes which sadly is only bulls running the streets followed by youngsters(more or less drunk)trying to catch them,then back to the drinking spot for the “aperitif” before the dance–not interesting at all
Hi
Any chance of knowing what the results for the Open competitions (Piping) were at North Uist?
Many thanks
Hi Nick, thanks for your inquiry, I’ve now posted the results in a new page on the lefthand side.
Ms Uist
Thanks very much indeed. Great stuff keep it up.