Events

Heavy Athletics Scottish Heavy Athletics at Charleston encompass the following events: Clachneart, 28-Lb. and 56-Lb. Weight Throw, 56-Lb. Weight Toss for Height, 22-Lb. Hammer Throw, Sheaf Toss, and Caber Toss.

Piping and Drumming More than 25 pipe bands were present this past year at our games. Even more are expected in the future. Come hear the 2/4 March, Piobaireachd, Strathspey & Reel, and many more.

Dancing Highland DancingThe Scottish dances, like the dances of all nations, are ancient in origin, dating back to the 11th and 12th centuries. These dances, in the begining, were expressions of both personal and social emotions like joy, victory, or were perhaps symbolic of one’s work. Dance entry form (.doc)Scottish Country DancingScottish Country Dancing is the ballroom dancing of Scotland. The actual steps have their origin in the French Ballet, while the manners come from the French Court. This type of dancing originally belonged to the Court, but eventually was done in the barn as well.Children’s Games There will be children’s activities all day long. Children’s Games (loosely modeled after Scottish Heavy Athletics) will begin at 1:00pm and activities will end at 4:00pm. Please do not leave your children unattended!Border Collie Demo The Border Collie was developed in the Border Country of Scotland, an area long known for its sheep industry. In fact, it has been said that without the Border Collie, there would be no sheep industry. Today, this breed of dog is known the world over for its intelligence and livestock-working ability.