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Highland Games Bring Out the Scot in the Lot of Us

Kilted or not, everyone can get a little (or, a lot) Scottish at the Highland Games on the green, rolling campus of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.

by Ryan Smith
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September 2, 2015 at 3:30 PM
MARC DALMALDUR

Kilted or not, everyone can get a little (or, a lot) Scottish at the Highland Games on the green, rolling campus of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania.

From traditional Scottish fare to bagpipers and caber tosses, rugby tournaments, and (very) old-school heavy athletics, to free music workshops and live performances, the festival – now in its 22nd year — offers a spirited nod to all things Scottish.

As part of all that Scottish heritage and fanfare, this year's Games also features regional and national Scottish fiddle championships, Celtic dance-offs, and even an all-new beer tasting event that puts a spotlight on some fine local breweries.

And yes, if you look around, there surely is haggis to be found. 

– Ryan Smith

6 to 9 p.m. Thursday; 3 to 9 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; 10:45 a.m. to noon Sunday  // 219 Meadville St., Edinboro // edinboro.edu

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