The Ceres Highland Games are the oldest free games in Scotland, if not the world! There has been a market and games held there at the end of June, every year (except for war and during the period of the 1746 Act of Proscription) since 1314. In that year, the charter to do so was given to the people of the village by King Robert The Bruce in recognition of their support at the Battle of Bannockburn. The games are a cheerful mix of pipe music, dancing, wrestling, heavy events, cycling and running around the Bow Butts, where the event takes place. There are also shows, stalls, a refreshment tent and, of course, the magnificent Games Burger barbeque.
Remember they are a free games funded entirely by donations and fundraising and run entirely by volunteers - all funds go directly to Ceres Highland Games and will support plans to resume the Games in 2021.
If you can help towards preserving this history event in Scotland here is the link: https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/CeresHighlandGames1314
Join me, Richard Cleary and Alistair Ewan from the games committee to talk about the event and their efforts LIVE, including when Gordon Ramsay, Gino and Fred turned up in 2018. We’re open to questions while you watch and listen in.
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The Great Run: https://youtu.be/mRQ299DCvAA
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