Ligonier Highland Games, PA 9/11

**denmcdough** · 13th September 10, 04:44 PM

The Ligonier Games were held on 9/11... a gorgeous, sunny, hot day. I had the great pleasure of meeting new Xmembers: Santa Kona, Santa Wally, Sir William, Mark, and Don. Too bad the day went so fast. Enjoy the pics below.

Santa Kona, Sir Wiliam, Santa Wally, Mark, Dennis, Don

More to come!

**BLHS209** · 13th September 10, 04:52 PM

Great shots (so far). Like the X'ers group shot. I was very surprised when I saw the size of the Deerhounds at the local games. Big dogs.

**denmcdough** · 13th September 10, 05:03 PM

**denmcdough** · 13th September 10, 05:21 PM

There were 20+ pipe bands present!

My better half at the ceilidh

Mark MacBean and Lori at the ceilidh

**Freelancer** · 13th September 10, 05:33 PM

Great shots denmcdough!

I've never seen bell ringers at Highland games, and kilted at that. Can you elaborate as to what they did and represented?

**denmcdough** · 13th September 10, 05:35 PM

Thanks, Freelancer. I honestly can't say what the bell ringers were doing there, or what group they represented. Sorry! They were excellent, though!

**ScottyB** · 13th September 10, 05:39 PM

Looks like a great time. Wish I could have been there!

**GunnHighlander** · 13th September 10, 07:19 PM

I've been attending the Ligonier Games for many, many years now. It's by far my favorite highland games festival. Located in the woods of Idewild park, in historic Ligonier Pennsylvania, it is a very appropriate, and beautiful spot for a festival. Anyone who knows their F&I history, knows that the 77th and 42nd Highland Units of the British army were at Fort Ligonier under General John Forbes in 1758. The ground has a magical energy to it! The spirits of the past certainly live on there! Anyone who hasn't attended the games there should definitely make the effort. Thanks for the pics!

**Sir William** · 14th September 10, 03:42 AM

Originally Posted by GunnHighlander

...Anyone who knows their F&I history, knows that the 77th and 42nd Highland Units of the British army were at Fort Ligonier under General John Forbes in 1758. The ground has a magical energy to it! The spirits of the past certainly live on there!

Many years ago I was the a reenactment unit of the 77th and always got a thrill out of going to places where the original 77th had been. We would go to Fort Ligonier every year, and stop by when we did Bushy Run. The hotel we stayed at was only a block from the Fort so even though I didn't have time to visit it this time, I knew I was still on ground where the 77th had marched.

**cessna152towser** · 13th September 10, 07:25 PM

Fabulous pics. It looks like an excellent day out.
Its great to be able to match some faces to user names.
There has to be a story behind those kilted bell ringers. If you ever find out let me know please.