Athletic Competition

A Celtic tradition dating back to the 11th century in Scotland, the Scottish Games is a worldwide celebration of the legendary strength and endurance of the highlander.

Scottish heavy athletics owe their roots to the Highland warriors who would keep in shape between battles by competing among themselves using everyday implements.  A stone, a blacksmith’s hammer, and a tree trunk (caber) all became tools for building strength for battle.

When the English forbid any Scotsman to bear arms these alternatives to traditional weapons were used to select the finest athletes for war.  Clan warriors competed in these types of heavy athletic events to demonstrate their relative strength so it is fitting that clan tents line the athletic field at today’s event.  ​

Join us this year at the Savannah Scottish Games and challenge other kilt-donning athletes in athletic competition that include the legendary Caber Toss, Sheaf Toss, Scottish Hammer Throw, Open Stone Put and much more. The most spectacular of them all is the legendary Caber Toss – ‘ye casting of the bar’.

Highland Dancing