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Drumtochty Highland Games 2009 The 33rd Games was
a resounding success with glorious sunshine and a record crowd. The start of the games as
usual was heralded by the Friday night Clay Pigeon Shoot arranged by ian
Dawson and despite a midge attack and later rain the event was well
supported by shooting enthousiasts from all over the North East. Saturday dawned with overcast
skies and an anxious Committee but by eleven o’clock and the start of the
Novice Heavies competition, the day had set for brilliant weather. Sinclair
Patience from Tain dominated with 4 wins and the caber went to young Lorne
Coltart from Blair Athol in his first year of the Glenfiddich championship. The stirring spectacle of the
Massed Pipe Bands of Lathallan School, Lonach, Newtonhill, Towie and Huntly
opened the Games at 1 oclock and continued to entertain the crowd for the
rest of the day. Huntly Pipe Band fielded the oldest pipe band member in
Scotland in war veteran Jimmy Horne aged 90 who helped found the Band when
he returned from active service in the Middle East in1945. In her opening speech,
Chieftain Lady Mary Forbes of Newe, Strathdon remarked on the links between
Drumtochty and the Lonach , so special to her and her Late husband Major Sir
Hamish Forbes, and the fine hospitality enjoyed by them at Drumtochty
Castle first with Guenter Thamm and Stephen Watson and later with Charlie
and Dorothy Anderson. She went on to congratulate the Committee on
perpetuating the fine tradition started in 1977 with the Queen’s Silver
Jubilee and wished the Chairman Torquill MacLeod and his helpers every
success. The Glen crowd gave her a rousing applause as she declared the
2009 event open. Robbie Shepherd MBE , the
doyen of games commentators, kept the burgeoning crowd entertained and
informed as a record number of competitors vied for the prizes. The Lonach Pipe Band surprised
the Committee with a new tune “ the Drumtochty Games” composed by Pipe Major
Alistair Laing. ***************** If you unfortunately missed the
2009 Games, make sure you will be there for the 2010 event! Make am entry in
your social calendar:
Next
Drumtochty Highland Games Saturday 26th June 2010
Would you like to have a look at
some pictures from the 26th of June 1999 and what happened later on that
year in Auchenblae? Visit our new page
>>>>>10 years ago
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Come and watch the athletes trying to break some
more records. Lots of opportunities for young and not so young to join in on
some open games. Make it a day out and enjoy the combination of exciting
entertainment and nature at its best.
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