The Ceres Highland Games are the longest running free games in Scotland. They've been held on the last Saturday in June every year since 1314; Robert the Bruce granted Ceres the charter to run the games in recognition of their support at the battle of Bannockburn.
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Ceres is busy with the games! |
The games are held on the village green |
There are highland dance competitions |
For kids, too! |
St Andrews pipers came to play |
The pipers march away |
Here is the sheaf toss |
They have foot races |
Also for kids |
And traditional wrestling |
He won! |
Sir Menzies Campbell our MP, presided over the games |
More racing this time on bikes |
And finally, tug of war! This team came down from Aberdeen to compete. They were very good. |
A kilted team in a huddle |
And tugging |
David attended the games in his kilt |