San Diego Scottish Highland Games

2024 Highland Games June 22-23

2024 Highland Games June 22-23

Stories

The Bonny Lass of Anglesey

Contributed by Marilyn McPhie In Scotland many centuries ago, there was a king.  He sat on his fine throne in his fine castle, surrounded by riches beyond compare, and he was content – even proud.  But one day there came a challenge.  An English lord, with lands and warriors and gold of his own, sent

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The Water Horse

— contributed by Marilyn McPhie Many, many years ago the people who lived near a loch by the River Spey were plagued with a terrible water horse. He was most often seen in the spring, when he seemed to be grazing along with the cattle who were by the loch. All who saw the water

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The Brownie of Ferne Den

— contributed by Marilyn McPhie Long ago there was a farm known as Ferne Den. It took its name from the Den, or the Glen, filled with ferns that lay all around the farm. Anyone visiting the farm had to pass through the glen. And that was a problem, because in the glen there lived

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The Black Rock of Novar

Many, many years ago there was a Highland Ball at Alness in Ross-shire. Visiting the area from England was a young nobleman. At first, he sat against the wall, for the Scottish dances were not familiar to him. However, finally he heard something he knew – a slow waltz – and at the same time

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scottish irish celtic stories-- the cow the ate the piper

The Cow that Ate the Piper

Contributed by Marilyn McPhie Many years ago in the highlands of Scotland there was a piper — Billy McLeod.  I doubt you’ve heard of him.  He was not famous, but just a pretty good piper, not the best, but not the worst either.  But that was his art and his occupation, too.  He played anywhere folks

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