This Glen Affric tartan is believed to be the oldest tartan sett ever found. It was on display at a vendor's tent at The Scottish Games held Saturday at the Cecil County Fairgrounds. There was a picture of the original sett pinned to the re-creation
Isla Higgins, 16, won the Margaret "Pearl" McConnell Memorial Award naming her the Premier Dancer of the Day at the Scottish Games. Higgins is the current US Champion and will head to Scotland later this year to compete for international honors.
This man wanted to make sure everyone knew he was wearing what he called "a great tartan." Instead of being machine-hemmed, a great tartan consists of five to six yards of tartan which is hand folded and belted around the waist. The end is then brought up to the shoulder and pinned.
At the end of the day is the Massed Pipes when all the pipers and drummers march onto the arena and perform together.
Highland Dancing was one of many competitions held Saturday during the Scottish Games
There were a lot of dancers enjoying the music of Albannach, Charlie Zahm and Bogside Rogues during the Scottish Games held Saturday
The music by Bogside Rogues at The Scottish Games was as smooth as the scotch at the Cecil County Fairgrounds.
Competitors in the Hay Sheath Toss celebrate their abillity to get the sheath over the highest bar. This was one of several athletic competitions held during the Scottish Games Saturday
All ages had fun at the Scottish Games held Saturday at the Cecil County Fairgrounds.
Who could possibly be expected to stand still when you're hearing great Scottish music at the Scottish Games held Saturday at the Cecil County Fairgrounds.
The winner of the Braveheart 5 K is presented with his cash p[rize and a claymore at the Scottish Games held Saturday at the Cecil County Fairgrounds.
There was a high sky and tons of sunshine during the Scottish Games Saturday so of course there were a lot of Kona Ice sales.
Some of the trophies that were awarded Satgurday at the conclusion of the Scottish Games. Awards were given for fiddlers, bagpipers and drummers individually and in groups.
At the end of the day is the Massed Pipes when all the pipers and drummers march onto the arena and perform together.
At the end of the day is the Massed Pipes when all the pipers and drummers march onto the arena and perform together.
Part of the closing ceremony of the Scottish Games held Saturday at the Cecil County Fairgrounds was the presentation of awards to individual and group pipers and drummers.
It's one of the reasons why it's called The Scottish Games. Competitors had to show their strength in the caber toss.
It's one of the reasons whyt it's called The Scottish Games. Competitors had to show their strength in the caber toss.
It's one of the reasons whyt it's called The Scottish Games. Competitors had to show their strength in the caber toss.
Would Robbie Burns call this youngster a "wee sleekit? Aye!
There were lots of vendors at The Scottish Games selling Celtic and Gaelic items,apparel, accessories and traditional Scottish treats
There was music all day long at the Scottish Games and many in the crowd just could sit still
Albannach was a crowd favorite at the Scottish Games held Saturday at the Cecil County Fairgrounds
Albannach was a crowd favorite at the Scottish Games held Saturday at the Cecil County Fairgrounds
Albannach was a crowd favorite at the Scottish Games held Saturday at the Cecil County Fairgrounds
There were a lot of dancers enjoying the music of Albannach, Charlie Zahm and Bogside Rogues during the Scottish Games held Saturday
There were a lot of dancers enjoying the music of Albannach, Charlie Zahm and Bogside Rogues during the Scottish Games held Saturday
This gentleman rocked a steam punk version of the traditional Scottish apparel at the Scottish Games Saturday
These two could not resist trying out the swords at one of the vendor tents at the Scottish Games held Saturday at the Cecil County Fairgrounds
Giulia Hodge, Executive Difrector of Cecil County CASA, tries out one of the fun activities for kids in the CASA tent during the Scottish Games
This youngster tried "sheep shearing," one of the fun activities in the Cecil County CASA Children's Tent at the Scottish Games held Saturday
This Glen Affric tartan is believed to be the oldest tartan sett ever found. It was on display at a vendor's tent at The Scottish Games held Saturday at the Cecil County Fairgrounds. There was a picture of the original sett pinned to the re-creation
Isla Higgins, 16, from New Market, Md. performed sseveral dances in the Highland Dancing Competition at the Scottish Games held Saturday at the Cecil County Fairgrounds.
Highland Dancing was one of many competitions held Saturday during the Scottish Games
Isla Higgins, 16, won the Margaret "Pearl" McConnell Memorial Award naming her the Premier Dancer of the Day at the Scottish Games. Higgins is the current US Champion and will head to Scotland later this year to compete for international honors.
There's a rhythm to the Sheath Toss at the Scottish Games held at the Cecil County Fairgrounds. Competitors give the bag two wide swings, and then send it skyward on the third. The winning toss was 31 feet
There's a rhythm to the Sheath Toss at the Scottish Games held at the Cecil County Fairgrounds. Competitors give the bag two wide swings, and then send it skyward on the third. The winning toss was 31 feet
On the third swing competitors in the Hay Sheath toss send the bagged bundle up in the air in hopes of crossing the highest pole.
On the third swing competitors in the Hay Sheath toss send the bagged bundle up in the air in hopes of crossing the highest pole.
Competitors in the Hay Sheath Toss celebrate their abillity to get the sheath over the highest bar. This was one of several athletic competitions held during the Scottish Games Saturday
This man wanted to make sure everyone knew he was wearing what he called "a great tartan." Instead of being machine-hemmed, a great tartan consists of five to six yards of tartan which is hand folded and belted around the waist. The end is then brought up to the shoulder and pinned.
FAIR HILL — The Cecil County Fairgrounds were transformed into a little slice of Scotland on Saturday for the 64th Annual Scottish Games.
Along with the musical, dance and athletic competitions, there was also music for all to enjoy, food, shopping, scotch tasting, dog trials, Gaelic lessons and tons of sunshine.
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