Capital District Scottish Games

[frank_a]

Coming up soon are the historic Capital District Scottish Games, held at the Altamont Fair Grounds (near Albany NY) every Labor Day weekend, continuing a tradition that dates back to 1939.

I have dual duties this year. I am chair of the St. Andrews Society of Albany's Games Committee, which means I'll be setting up Friday late morning before the Games open, and seeing that the tent is manned. Additionally I'll be helping staff the Clan Campbell tent through the weekend.

Here's a link: http://scotgames.com/

Stop by and visit!

Cheers!

Frank

[Bluescelt]

I'll be at the Donnachidh tent.

[Border Reiver]

I'll be at the Armstrong Clan tent both days.

[Jack Daw]

I went to these games a few years ago to compete in the solo piping competitions. I competed in the morning, but the afternoon was a wash-out of rain. I had to leave on Sunday and missed the games preptty much altogether. I need to go back because I have since discovered that my 5 times great-grandfather was in the Second Regiment of the Albany County Militia and lived in Schenectady. He had a tradesman shop within the stockade. I need to get up there and firm up my documentation, and get a few questions answered. If I can conjoin both trips (one to Altamont and the other to Schenectady (and Albany), all the better!

[frank_a]

I went to these games a few years ago to compete in the solo piping competitions. I competed in the morning, but the afternoon was a wash-out of rain. I had to leave on Sunday and missed the games preptty much altogether. I need to go back because I have since discovered that my 5 times great-grandfather was in the Second Regiment of the Albany County Militia and lived in Schenectady. He had a tradesman shop within the stockade. I need to get up there and firm up my documentation, and get a few questions answered. If I can conjoin both trips (one to Altamont and the other to Schenectady (and Albany), all the better!

Fascinating story there Steve! Stop by and say hi if and when you have a chance, and best of luck with your genealogical research. This whole kilt thing is very heritage-related for me, and both the wee lass and meself have been into genealogy for a very long time.

Cheers!

Frank

[frank_a]

Are you gentlemen goin to the clan dinner Friday night before the games? If you're interested, pm me and I'll give you contact info. August 29^th, 2014. Cash Bar begins at 6:30pm. Dinner served at 7:30pm.

Where: Mallozi’s at Western Turnpike Country Club. 2350 Western Ave. Guilderland, NY 12084

Dress: Formal Dinner Attire/Cocktail Dress (Tux not required), Highland Dress is not required

Cost: $35 per person. Includes, Salad, Dinner, Villa Italia Dessert, Coffee & Tea

Cheers!

Frank

[Bob C]

There's an outside chance I might be there on Sunday, but the weather does not look promising.

[bonnie heather]

Last year I missed, and I can't make it this year either because we're still in Maine (in a cabin in the woods on a lake with family). But I had gone to the games many times in the past and they were wonderful !

[frank_a]

Last year I missed, and I can't make it this year either because we're still in Maine (in a cabin in the woods on a lake with family). But I had gone to the games many times in the past and they were wonderful !

A major treat this year Bonnie was re-institution of the Friday night clan dinner. Besides being a wonderful meal with fine company and entertainment by the Brigadoons, Ron Stewart did the Ode to the Haggis. I'm not sure how old he his, but as you well know, he's getting on in years. It did not diminish the gusto he displayed doing the Ode!



Sounds like you had a wonderful weekend as well. Good for you!

Frank

[Bob C]

Ron Stewart is an institution, as is Ann. Here's a video I shot of him addressing the haggis at an event in my town a few years ago.