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Book Synopsis The Essential Guide to the Highland Games by : Michael Brander
Download or read book The Essential Guide to the Highland Games written by Michael Brander and published by Canongate Books. This book was released on 1992 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Providing all the information that any reader could want on the origins of the Highland Games, their rules, their background and their flavor, including the first comprehensive directory of the Highland Games held around the world.
Book Synopsis A Guide to the Highland Games by : Cornelia Rankin Groves
Download or read book A Guide to the Highland Games written by Cornelia Rankin Groves and published by . This book was released on 1993* with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Sporran Explains Highland Games by : Linda J. Purves
Download or read book Sporran Explains Highland Games written by Linda J. Purves and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2008 with total page 35 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A fun introduction to traditional Highland Games...an informative guide for young readers and a wonderfully illustrated keepsake for all" Scottish Games Association (governing body of Highland Games)
Book Synopsis The Scottish Highland Games in America by : Emily Ann Donaldson
Download or read book The Scottish Highland Games in America written by Emily Ann Donaldson and published by Pelican Publishing. This book was released on 1999-03-31 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is a work of great value to all who seek knowledge of Scottish-American events, and who wish to understand what surely must be one of the most interesting, colorful, and evident ethnic occurrences in the U.S." -W. R. McLeod vice-chairman, Dunvegan Foundation Clan McLeod "The author's enthusiasm for the Scottish Highland Games, and indeed her expertise, are reflected in this long-awaited work. All who are interested in the story of this enduring and popular festival will be grateful to Ann Donaldson for her conscientious research. It is a fine tribute to those Americans of Scottish descent who have contributed to keep this unique aspect of their culture vibrantly alive in the New World." -Gerald Redmond author of The Sporting Scots of Nineteenth Century Canada Discover the Scottish Highland Games, celebrated in over thirty U.S. states every year. Participants compete in the caber toss, Highland dancing, piping and drumming, fiddling, and many more competitive and non-competitive events. The Scottish Highland Games in America recognizes the players and events that keep the modern Games alive and exciting. Readers will discover the history of the Games, rooted in Scotland and celebrated in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and other countries where Scots have settled. A complete state-by-state listing of the Games and their events is also provided. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Emily Ann Donaldson is a devoted Games fan, a participant in Scottish country dancing, and a member of several Scottish associations.
Book Synopsis The Highland Games by : Gareth Ainsworth
Download or read book The Highland Games written by Gareth Ainsworth and published by Pendragon Consulting, LLC. This book was released on 2020-12-20 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for more information about the Highland Games? Learn more about this Scottish heritage today!The Highland Games, when and how did they get their start and how did they develop into the modern day Games? How many events are there? How can I find a Scottish clan that is associated with the various tartans? Gareth Ainsworth answers these questions and many more in The Highland Games, a beginner's guide to history, kilts & throwing. Gareth is a multi-faceted man that loves to share his experiences in the Highland Games, the history, kilts and more, on his podcast The Kilted Patriot and now this book.Inside, you'll discover: The history of the Highland Games.An overview of the games, the basics, governing bodies for the Games, and the different classes.How to get started.Where should you buy a kilt, how you should buy one, and what you wear under a kilt.And more?This book will also include a 12-month game planning calendar as well as a 12-week training log to practice and prepare for the big day.Get your copy of The Highland Games, a beginner's guide to history, kilts & throwing now to learn more about this part of Scottish history.
Download or read book The Games written by Charlie Allan and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book ThrowHeavy written by Daniel McKim and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-17 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For more than 13 years Daniel McKim has refined his technique across all nine events in the Scottish Highland Games. Over that time period, he's accumulated four professional World Championships and six professional National Championships. He remains one of only five men in history to ever win three or more world titles. Known most for his hammer (world records) and caber tossing prowess, McKim dives into all the events in this book, breaking down each and every one to the very smallest detail. His book is best used in conjunction with his library of informative videos on YouTube and other social media platforms. From a first-time thrower to a seasoned veteran, every heavy athlete can pull a nugget or two out of this training manual.
Book Synopsis Master's Highland Games Training Manual by : Zachary Riley
Download or read book Master's Highland Games Training Manual written by Zachary Riley and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-26 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master's Highland Games divisions have grown exponentially in the last few years. The sport is driven by participation and this group is the most active of any. Mr Kerry Overfelt has developed a training manual specifically directed at this population of Highland Game thrower's. Explore all aspects of training and throwing in this book, with funny stories and personal anecdotes interjected to keep the reader entertained.
Book Synopsis Scottish Highlands by : Jim Manthorpe
Download or read book Scottish Highlands written by Jim Manthorpe and published by . This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covers eighty-one hills in the Scottish Highlands Detailed maps in the classic Trailblazer style including tricky trail junctions walking times and points of interest Plus places to stay places to eat and a full-color flora identification section
Book Synopsis The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands by : Rob Humphreys
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands written by Rob Humphreys and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2011-05-02 with total page 939 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands is the ultimate travel guide to this spectacular region. Written in Rough Guides' trademark honest and informative style, the guide features detailed practical advice on what to see and do and how to get about, plus up-to-date reviews of the best hotels, B&Bs, pubs, activity operators and campsites. This guide covers everything from hiking in the Cairngorms to whale-watching on Mull, plus where to find the best local produce from fresh oysters to fine malt whiskies. There are also features on the area's unique wildlife and where to watch it, plus outdoor activities from mountain biking and climbing to surfing and skiing. With clear maps and detailed coverage of Scotland's islands, national parks and mountain areas, The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands will help you make the most of your trip. Make the most of your time on earth with The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands. Now available in epub format.
Book Synopsis The Scottish Highland Games by : Francie Hall
Download or read book The Scottish Highland Games written by Francie Hall and published by The Overmountain Press. This book was released on 2002 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An athletic feat told in Scottish lore; the best are chosen to serve for the chief, and pipers, singers, and dancers enter contests, too, to obtain the chief's patronage all their lives through.
Download or read book Throwing Lab written by Matt Vincent and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-03-21 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Throwing LAB- is the follow up to Training LAB. Throwing LAB is a fully comprehensive Technical Manual for how to throw all of the 9 events in the Highland Games. 84 pages of Pictures breaking down each of the events and frame by frame shots of each. This is a step by step description of how to perform each of the throws. Also included is how to program your throwing sessions as well as the drills that will be helpful in making gains. Table of Contents: Introduction by Steve Pulcinella - 4 Throwing LAB - 5 Basic Principals of Throwing LAB - 6 Basics for Throwing in Highland Games - 8 Braemar - 11 Open Stone - 14 Weights 56 & 28 - 25 Hammers 22 & 16 - 30 Caber - 37 Sheaf - 40 Weight over Bar - 46 Off Weight Implements -48 DIY Caber - 49 Gear - 51 Programming - 54 Outro - 60 Acknowledgements - 61 Reference Pictures - 64
Download or read book UNBORED Games written by Joshua Glenn and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2014-10-14 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: UNBORED Games has all the smarts, creativity, and DIY spirit of the original UNBORED (“It's a book! It's a guide! It's a way of life!” -Los Angeles Magazine), but with a laser-like focus on the activities we do for pure fun: to while away a rainy day, to test our skills and stretch our imaginations-games. There are more than seventy games here, 50 of them all new, plus many more recommendations, and they cover the full gambit, from old-fashioned favorites to today's high-tech games. The book offers a gold mine of creative, constructive fun: intricate clapping games, bike rodeo, Google Earth challenges, croquet golf, capture the flag, and the best ever apps to play with Grandma, to name only a handful. Gaming is a whole culture for kids to explore, and the book will be complete with gaming history and interviews with awesome game designers. The lessons here: all games can be self-customized, or hacked. You can even make up your own games. Some could even change the world. The original UNBORED has taken its place as a much beloved, distinctly contemporary family brand. UNBORED Games extends the franchise -- also including UNBORED Adventure -- in a new handy flexibound format, illustrated in full color throughout. This is a whole shelf of serious fun the whole family can enjoy indoors, outdoors, online and offline.
Book Synopsis The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands by : Rob Humphreys
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands written by Rob Humphreys and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2014-05-01 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new, full-colour Rough Guide to the Scottish Highlands & Islands is the definitive travel guide to this untamed region, with detailed, stylish maps and stunning photography to bring it all to life. From the deserted white strands of South Harris to moody Glen Coe, this is the perfect place to drop off the radar, whether you're camping wild or staying in a boutique bolthole. The Munro summits are as much of a challenge as ever, and the Highlands are also stuffed with myriad other opportunities for adventure, from world-class sea kayaking and mountain biking to near empty surf-breaks. Whether you're travelling by car, bike or public transport the guide's comprehensive travel advice will help you navigate your way around easily and point you in the direction of incredible animals such as puffins and whales. Up-to-date and honest reviews of all the best accommodation and home-grown, fresh eating options for all budgets will all ensure that you maximize your time in this, the most stunning part of Scotland. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands. Now available in ePub format.
Book Synopsis The West Highland Way by : Robert Aitken
Download or read book The West Highland Way written by Robert Aitken and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Opened in 1980, the West Highland way was Scotland's first long distance walking route. This text is a companion guide for those taking the walk from Glasgow to Fort William and provides Ordinance Survey maps. It has been revised to incorporate changes in the character of the route over the years.
Book Synopsis The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands (Travel Guide eBook) by : Rough Guides
Download or read book The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands & Islands (Travel Guide eBook) written by Rough Guides and published by Apa Publications (UK) Limited. This book was released on 2021-07-01 with total page 594 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands Make the most of your time on Earth with the ultimate travel guides. World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide Discover Scottish Highlands and Islands with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to take a boat out on a remote loch, take a whale-watching tour off the Isle of Mull or cheer on some Highland games, The Rough Guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way. Features of this travel guide to Scottish Highlands and Islands: - Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas - Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to Scottish Highlands and Islands - Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around the Western Isles, Argyll and many more locations without needing to get online - Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including royal blue waters lapping the cliffs of Shetland and the romantic West Highland Railway steaming over the Glenfinnan Viaduct. - Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences - Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of the best sights and top experiences to be found in the Highlands, Great Glen and Skye - Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more - Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into Scotland with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary - Covers: Argyll, the central Highlands, the Great Glen, the north and northwest Highlands, Skye and the small Isles, the Western Isles, Orkney and Shetland You may also be interested in: Rough Guide to Scotland, Pocket Rough Guide Isle of Skye About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.
Book Synopsis Scotland's Highlands & Islands by : Richenda Miers
Download or read book Scotland's Highlands & Islands written by Richenda Miers and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From Inverness to the Outer Hebrides and Shetland, this guide reveals some of the last wildernesses of Europe. The guide features all sides of the Highlands and Islands, exploring both the tourist honey-traps and Scotland¿s most remote regions. It highlights thriving traditions such as caber-tossing, Ceilidh music and story-telling, alongside the history of clans, tartans, and the Highland Clearances. The author¿s intimate knowledge of Highland life provides a unique insight into the region, its people, and their culture and beliefs; she offers sound advice as only an insider could. The guide also packs in a wealth of essential and up-to-date practical information, the latest listings, extensive maps and travel timetables, and expert advice on where to ski, walk, windsurf, fish, and star-gaze.
