Festival Season

Tis the season for summer heritage festivals. So a cool, rainy weekend in Itasca was a perfect setting for the Chicago Scottish Festival and Highland Games. And what says Scotland more than a Heelan Coo (aka Highland Cow).

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Perhaps you feel like throwing your weight around.

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Or playing pipes

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Rugby seems to be made for playing in the rain, though I wasn’t aware that giving a mate a wedgie was part of the match.

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The Dogs of Scotland Agility Show was great fun, especially for the dogs.

Punkie poodle

Punkie poodle

Shetland Sheepdog, aka Sheltie

Shetland Sheepdog, aka Sheltie

Frankie the Border Collie winning the high jump

Frankie the Border Collie winning the high jump

And a wee taste in the Whisky Tent.

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