The Fergus Scottish Festival and Highland Games has enjoyed tremendous success since its inception by Alex Robertson in 1946. The games have had two locations over the past 70 years, Victoria Park and more recently, the Centre Wellington Community Sportsplex (Fergus). The Games exemplify all things Scottish with a focus on heavy events, dancing, piping, clans and interactive family fun and community involvement.
The Highland Games originated with the Ancient Celts in Ireland, thriving and evolving in the competitive environment of the clan structure of Scotland. It is commonly believed that in the 11th century, the Scottish King Malcome Canmore perpetuated the entire Games event with a race up a mountain.
Like the ancient Greeks and Romans, it is not unreasonable to think that competition for strength, endurance and honour were ongoing adventures in all cultures. The concept of the celebrations of Highland Games evolved into a positive celebration of culture and history focusing on t
My Thompson line lived in Pennsylvania Applicha until moving to Ohio. The p was added in 1840. Hopefully, I can trace it to Europe one day. Though I have traced my mom's Armstrong name to the Ulster Plantation.
Late '40s, early '50s, I was a child of 3 to 8 years old living in Fergus. Every year I wandered the fair grounds, watching everything, soaking it all up. I am now 78 and my heart still dances when I hear the pipes. Thanks for sharing this.
There was a time when a Drum Major actually came from the ranks of the Drum Corps. Nowadays anyone can buy an outfit and a mace and call himself a DM !
These guys are quite lovely and talented. Please be aware if you are booking shows or in logistics, the "front man" is NOT the person to talk to. Mr. Johnson is very nice. But the brains and talent lie elsewhere.
Hi'aye. Sending much needed love during this terribly turbulent time in history - to all of my clansmen, and clanswomen (or anyone else watching)! w/<3, George Robertson (Manchester, UK.) {From the Struan, Perthshire branch of this big 'ol family tree of ours!}
I wished i played a pipe in my band but my teacher didn’t have one for me it is ok tho i still play a clarinet it is just me in my head imagining to play a pipe
