Over 7000 people attend first Loch Lomond Highland Games since Covid

Superb climate introduced greater than 7000 folks to Balloch for the return of the Loch Lomond Highland Video games.

The solar was shining for the occasion on Saturday, which made a welcome return after two years.

Greater than 7000 folks, together with residents and guests from as far afield as Germany and America, flocked to the favored occasion in Moss O’ Balloch Park.

They loved shows from heavyweights in addition to Highland dancing, piping and the normal tossing of the caber and tug of warfare competitions.

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A gaggle of German pals took half in a standard tug of warfare.

Whereas within the ladies’s tug of warfare, ‘Breaststroke and Bleethers’ have been champions for Loch Lomond Rescue Boat and donated their £200 winnings to the charity.

West Dunbartonshire Provost Douglas McAllister, mentioned: “It’s been completely implausible to be again on the Highland
Video games.

“It’s been a extremely missed occasion throughout Covid. We’re delighted to have hosted once more this yr in partnership with the Loch Lomond Highland Video games Committee and we hope to see extra folks again once more subsequent yr."

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Karen Conaghan, Chieftain of Loch Lomond Highland Video games, mentioned: “We’re all delighted to be again right here for the Loch Lomond Highland Video games, to see everybody turning out from close to and much.

“We’ve had guests from all around the world get pleasure from our Scottish tradition and heritage.

“It’s been a implausible day and everybody has loved the sunshine and we hope to see them again subsequent yr having fun with our Scottish hospitality.”

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