Braemar Gathering

The most famous 'Gathering' in the world is held in early September every year at Braemar in Scotland. The site below states that the gatherings are of fairly recent origin..... the first was held in 1816!!!! Still I suppose 'fairly recent' is all a matter of perspective.

When I was a girl I was a highland dancer and competed in most of the major games in Scotland... The highlight was always Braemar. The surroundings are wonderful and if you'd like to see what the countryside is like, click on some of the links on the site. There are a lot of good distilleries in the area ... well worth a visit!

http://www.lochnagar.org/braemar/brgames.htm

Catriona,
Where in Scotland do you live?
My family is from the Huntley area. I'll be around Inverness in March and I'd like to visit Braemor...sounds great.. you mentioned when you were a girl you were a highland dancer, don't forget age is just a number, sister!
In all things scottish, Luv & Laughter and a wee drink to boot...Annabelle

I come from Edinburgh, but have family in Inverness, Perth and Sutherland - oh and Glasgow, too!

The link said forbidden.
Is there another???


Or is it maybe expired?

Hmmmmm, I'm not sure about that, Barddas.... I think it must be 'closed' - the season for the Games usually finishes in September each year. Maybe it's down for updating?