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I would like to thank everyone for attending this years Highland Games. I hope that you will enjoy the many ac-tivities and events that are available this weekend as well as selection of food offered by our food venders.

I would also like to say a special thank you to the many volunteers, and all of the Bellingham Highland Games As-sociation members. Without all of you, this would not be possible. Your hard work is very much appreciated.

The Bellingham Highland Games is very grateful for all of the support we receive from the City of Ferndale, the Whatcom County Parks and Recreation Department, the Hovander Park Staff, and the Whatcom County Ex-ecutive, the Honorable Jack Louws.

And to all of our competitors, I want to wish you the best of luck. Have a wonderful weekend at this year’s game, and I look forward to meeting many of you.

Welcome to the 2013 Bellingham Highland Games!

Michael Juillerat, PresidentThe Bellingham Highland Games Association

Program Contents

CELTIC BANDS 2

CLANS & SOCIETIES 4

PERPETUAL TROPHIES 4

JUDGES & OFFICIALS 4

JUNIOR ATHLETICS 4

2013 CHIEFTAIN 7

CLAN MACLAREN HISTORY 8

BURNS DINNER 9

PIPE BANDS 12

MAP OF HOVANDER PARK 15

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 16

INTRO TO HIGHLAND DANCING 18

HEAVY ATHLETICS COMPETITION 23

MEMBERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES 26

2013 OFFICERS & VOLUNTEERS 32

Jeremy Brown was a great friend and supporter of the Bellingham Highland Games. Jeremy began volunteering with the piping & drumming committee at the age of 14. He enjoyed working at the games and attending our meetings. Jeremy eventually recruited his family to join him working on the field committee. Tragically, Jeremy passed away at the age of 19, but his enthusiasm, energy and dedication to the Bell-ingham Highland Games have been memorialized with our Jeremy Brown Volunteer of the Year Award, presented at our annual Robert Burn’s Dinner. 2009 - Brian Aronson2010 - Sylvia Hutchins2011 - Stacy Winchester2012 - Norm Smith

The Bellingham Highland Games Jeremy Brown Volunteer

of the Year Award

2 Annual Bellingham/Whatcom Highland Games 2013

Lief Sorbye – Lead Vocals, Double-Necked Mandolin and Mando-GuitarAdolfo Lazo – DrumsMichael Mullen – Fiddle and VocalsJames Crocker – GuitarDamien Gonzalez – Bass and Vocals

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Celtic Bands Schedule

10:00 AM Maggie’s Fury11:00 AM Tempest12:00 PM Maggie’s Fury1:00 PM Tempest2:00 PM Maggie’s Fury3:00 PM Tempest4:00 PM Maggie’s Fury

10:00 AM Tempest11:00 AM Maggie’s Fury12:00 PM Tempest1:00 PM Maggie’s Fury2:00 PM Tempest3:00 PM Maggie’s Fury4:00 PM Tempest

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MAGGIE’S FURYMaggie’s Fury combines the rousing melodies of the Irish fiddle

and whistle with spirited vocal harmonies likened to Eastern Canadian Maritime traditions. Add a touch of modern folk rock and you have the perfect recipe for Celtic mayhem pack to the kilt with harmony, passion and spirit. “These Celtic rockers have a more authentic sound than most

of the Celtic groups trooping through town.” (Wayne Ellis, Every Other Weekly) Based in Bellingham, Washington, Maggie’s Fury came to life

five years ago from the musical passions of brothers Terry and James Walters, and life long family friend Roxanne Read. Known then as the Furies, the trio began performing their own mix of modern folk pop, drawing a small following from their monthly gigs at the Skagit River Brewery in Mount Vernon. “Early on I can remember us trying to decide which angle

the band should take,” said guitarist James Walters. “Then one sunny afternoon the three of us were at a northwest highland games festival. I can recall us thinking, wouldn’t it be great to have a band performing that was vocally charged and got the crowd excited to be here. We need to be that band. From that moment on we began writing songs that combined traditional Celtic elements with modern vocal rock energy. Since then, we have never looked back.” “Maggie’s Fury is great. Their style is unique, they’re becoming

very popular, and they certainly can pack the house.” (Eric Lint, General Manager of the Skagit River Brewery) The band’s first CD featured nine original tunes inspired by

the bands wanderlust for foreign travel, and one traditional East coast maritime selection. The band also began to expand their sound to larger venues and added Bellingham drummer, Tom Caldwell. Caldwell’s upbeat, energized drumming style added the extra punch that the band needed to break into the North-west club scene. Ready to meet the local music scene head on, the band adopted the name Maggie’s Fury, a name more suited toward their fierce developing sound. The name “Maggie” comes from the Walters brothers dearly departed mother.

“Mom always had a love for a gathering,” said Terry Walters. “Her fiery spirit and love for people have a tremendous influ-ence on the way James, Roxanne and I write songs. It is very fitting that we name the band after her.”

The band’s second CD titled “Across the Irish Sea”, was pro-duced and recorded by Whidbey Island sound guru, David Ma-

Celtic Bands Scheduleloney (Junk Yard Jane and Sister Monk Harem). Where their first CD explored their general love for travel, their second effort took listeners to the source of the band’s spiritual homeland, Ireland. “Across the Irish Sea” explored the bands’ Celtic roots with upbeat Irish pub songs and traditional Irish melodies.

“Maggie’s Fury’s ‘Pour Another Round’ lays it on as thick as Guinness Stout.” (Bellingham Herald, Take Five)

The sound of Maggie’s Fury continues to reach wider audi-ences and their diehard fan base remains consistent. The band has recently added Bellingham fiddle sensation Howie Meltzer to the lineup. Howie’s fiddle passion and traditional know-how will strengthen the Celtic Heart of Maggie’s Fury.

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DancingHIGHLAND DANCE CHAIR

Kristy Smith & Miychal SmithJUDGES

Elaine Skelding and Gail BaconSCRUITNEERS

Joan Drabyk, Bob Collins and Donna Cooper S.O.B.H.D ADJUDICATORS

Myra Miller, E. Kilbride ScotlandElizabeth Johnston, Richmond, B.C.

DANCE PIPERS Tyler MacDonald, WA and Rob Barrick, OR

CLANS

Clan Campbell

Clan Chisholm

Clan Crawford

Clan Donald

Clan Gregor

Clan Gunn

Clan Johnson/Johnstone

Clan Lamont

Clan MacKenzie

The MacLachlan Society

SOCIETIES

Lodge Alba

Scottish American Military Society

MacGregor Scots Guard

2013 Clans & Societies Perpetual Trophies

CHIEFTAIN OF THE GAMESIsla J. Patterson Memorial Trophy

CEILIDHTalent Show Trophy

HIGHLAND DANCINGBellingham Highland Games Trophy - Best American Premier DancerBellingham Highland Games Trophy - Best Canadian Premier DancerBellingham Highland Games Trophy - Best Washington State Dancer (any class)Bellingham Highland Games Plaque - Best Bellingham Dancer (any class)Frederick Stuart Ferguson Sr. Memorial Trophy - Best Premier Dancer 15 & UnderBest Intermediate Dancer • Best Novice Dancer WISe Networks, Inc. Trophy - Best Beginner Dancer -Best Washington State Dancer

Pipes, Drums & BandsCHAIRP/M Peter RolstadCHIEF STEWARDLynn BullisSCRUITNEERMoira Mack StewardsLEAD VOLUNTEERWilliam UelandVOLUNTEERSAlicia Forrester, Brian Spencer, Eric Chambers, Kim Chambers, Oban Chambers, Chandra Chambers

Judges & Officials Junior AthleticsJunior Athletics grades 6-8 compete in some of the same events as the Adult Athletic program. The competition includes Weight for distance, Shot put, Hammer and the Caber Toss. Winners are scored for distance and accuracy to win medals.

Junior Athletics Games begin at 9:30 a.m. and continue throughout the morning until the Opening Ceremonies at noon.

All youth MUST BE REGISTERED bya parent or guardian to compete.

Kids GamesThe Kid’s Games are an excellent opportunity for children ages 5 through 5th grade. Kids compete in some traditional Scottish Athletics as well as Gunny Sack races, Water Balloon toss and Tug-O-War against the leaders.

The “now famous” Candy Scramble for all children ends the Kids Games for the day and pre-schooler’s are welcome to come and participate in this activity when accompanied by their parents.

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Heavy EventsATHLETIC DIRECTOR Bret LathropCOMMITTEE CHAIRJay O’NeillHEAD JUDGEChad WilkerJUDGESKen Shaw, Ken Beck, Jeff McNeal


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In 1941 Reverend Peter Marshall revived the more open celebration in North America. At the time Rev. Marshall was the chaplain of the US Senate. He hoped the service would instill pride with Scottish Americans in their ancestral land.

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Members of the Bellingham Storytellers Guild will be per-forming stories for all audiences at this year’s Highland Games in Ferndale. We will be continuing the tradition of performing with the Harpers in the Harp tent. Tradition-ally Storytelling and harp have blended together to create entertaining and enjoyable performances for all. Although many of the stories will be of Irish and Scottish origins we will also be presenting stories form around the world and some of the tellers will be performing original material. The Members of the Bellingham community have been enjoy-ing stories performed by guild members every third Friday at the Fairhaven library for ten years. Stop by the Harp and Story tent to laugh, cry, and be regaled by this group of very talented people and the beautiful music of the harps.

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Schedule of Events*All performances and times are subject to change depending on weather and travel ability*

FRIDAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Free admission!

6:00 Sign-up & Check-in for Scottish Idol Talent Show

7:00 Scottish Idol Talent Show Ceilidh (following Talent Show) Kirkin O’ the Firkin Flaming Saltaire (at dusk when available)

SATURDAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

7:00 Breakfast - Ferndale Volunteer Firefighters - at west end of field and in the Food Court

8:30 Piping & Drumming Competition – in Orchard

8:30 Heavy Events Athletics sign in - at East end of field

9:00 Heavy Events Athletics Competitions begin

9:30 Dance Competition Beginner, Novice, Intermediate & Primary -west end of field Kids Games- Sign up begins Celtic Fiddles – in Barn

10:00 Celtic Music Stage by Hovander House - Maggie’s Fury & Tempest Bellingham Scottish Country Dancer’s Whatcom Storytellers & Harp Circle - south of Barn “Blue Ewe” Ale & Beer Garden

GREAT FIELD ACTIVITIES12:00 Mt. Baker Kilted Mountaineers High School Band Opening Ceremonies Announcer – Rick Cains Parade of Clans Led by National Tartan Day St. Andrews Cross Flag Presentation of Colors MacGregor’s Scots Guard Anthems – words in program Flower of Scotland O Canada Star Spangled Banner Invocation – Rev. Roland Middleton Flowers of the Forest

MASSING OF THE PIPES & DRUMS President’s Welcome – Michael Juillerat Introduction of Dignitaries Present Chieftain of the Games Massed Bands – Salute the Chieftain Retire Massed Bands

1:00 Heavy Events Athletics Competition resumes Harps & Whatcom Story Tellers South of Barn Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers Celtic Music Stage by Hovander House - Maggie’s Fury & Tempest

1:30 Pipe Band Competition -on Great Field Highland Dance Competition Premier – west end of field Kids Games – center field south

2:00 Celtic Fiddles – in barn

5:30 CLOSING CEREMONIES - (At completion of Band Competition) MASSING OF THE PIPES & DRUMS on Great Field Saturday Evening Ceilidh on Great Field after Closing Ceremonies Ale, Beer & Wine Garden open, Live Music Maggie’s Fury* All performances and times are subject to

change depending on weather and travel ability** All competitors check in at area administration or start times and line-up

Saturday Events Continued


MASSING OF THE PIPES & DRUMS President’s Message – Michael Juillerat Retire Massed Bands

1:00 VIETNAM MEMORIAL SERVICE Southeast end of field at Park Memorial


1:30 Highland Dance Competition - Premier’s - west end of field Kids Games Harps & Whatcom Story Tellers So. of Barn Celtic Music Stage – by Hovander House Tempest & Brother Celtic Music Stage – on field Maggie’s Fury & Eagle’s Whistle

GREAT FIELD ACTIVITIES (not listed in performing order)1:30 Highland Pipes and Drums performances with: Simon Fraser University Pipe Band Malcolm memorial Pipe Bands 2:00 Celtic Fiddles – in Barn

CLOSING CEREMONIES with the MASSING OF THE PIPES & DRUMS on Great Field

RUGBY GAMES ON GREAT FIELD to end day of fun 2013 Bellingham Highland Games closes at the end of competitions & Rugby Game

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SUNDAY SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

7:00 Breakfast - Ferndale Volunteer Firefighters -at west end of field and in Food Court

8:30 Heavy Events Athletics sign in - at East end of field

9:00 KIRKIN O’ THE TARTAN - Worship service at Celtic Music Stage by Hovander House


10:00 Dance Competition Beginner, Novice, Intermediate & Primary -west end of field Kids Games - Sign up begins Celtic Music Stage – by Hovander House Tempest & Maggie’s Fury Celtic Fiddles – in Barn Whatcom Storytellers & Harp Circle - south of Barn “Blue Ewe” Ale & Beer Garden 3rd Annual Wine Garden & Tasting

GREAT FIELD ACTIVITIES

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Highland Dancing, which requires the endurance and strength of an athlete and the artistry of a dancer, is the traditional

solo dancing of Scotland, and should not be confused with Scottish country dancing—the social dance

of the country. The latter shares elements with ballroom and formation dance (i.e. dance, in which an important element is the pattern of movement across the dance floor, such as in square dancing).

Unfortunately, the origins of Highland Dancing are shrouded in antiquity, legend--and even the mists of the

mountains. Little academic research has been undertaken into this beautiful and important art form—in part, be-

cause very little was recorded, as Highland culture was largely an oral culture, with song and tradi-

tions passed down by word of mouth, and part because dance masters passed their steps down to young protégées. Consequently, steps and dances took on the regional char-acter of the diverse and magnificent regions.

As a result, numerous stories abound regarding the source of the dances, and many are in conflict

with each other. I will therefore give both the ‘history’, which is commonly accepted among teachers and judges,

as well as some of the legends and stories with which I grew up—in order that more information is not lost. Many of the

legends are beautiful and inspiring to young dancers, and should be recorded for the future. It is therefore my hope that dancers and teachers will contribute to the history in order that we develop a more complete database of the rich past.

In previous centuries, Scottish regiments used Highland Dancing as exercise to keep the troops in shape, and ready for battle. The dances are indeed excellent exercise; for example, in a typical six-step

Highland Fling, a dancer will jump vertically 192 times, while performing complicated and

intricate footwork, and using the muscles from head to toe. Highland dancing is therefore akin to sprinting, with dancers using fast-twitch muscle, which is also required by soldiers.

Today, Highland Dancing is one of the premiere events at Highland Games throughout the world; for example, in Canada, Japan, Scotland, South Africa, and the United States of America. Until the early 1900’s, only men entered Highland Dancing competitions. However, the tradition changed during the World Wars, as women wanted to preserve their rich culture and history, while the men were defending their homeland.

Competitive female dancers now outnumber male dancers by about one hundred to one, although the dancing community is always eager to welcome more men, for their strength is very much celebrated. This year at the 2006 World of Highland Dancing Conference in Las Vegas, a special luncheon was held to honour the ‘Men of Highland Dancing’.

In order to be a successful competitive dancer, students require many hours of practice and training over a period of numerous years, as Highland dancing has much in common with ballet in terms of its technique. Students also require mastery of the four basic Highland dances, namely, the

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Highland Fling, the Sword Dance, Seann Truibhas (pronounced ‘shawn trewes’), and the reel—all of which are performed in the traditional kilt.

HIGHLAND DANCES

The Highland FlingThe most commonly recounted history of the ‘Fling’ is that it is a dance of celebration, performed after victory in battle. Clansmen performed the dance on a small round targe, a circular shield of wood with the front covered in tough hide, and the back in deer or sheepskin. The targe weighed approximately five pounds, and was strong enough to withstand the thrust of a bayonet. The front of the shield was decorated with brass studs and plates, and often had a long spike in the centre.

Agility, nimble footwork, and strength allowed the dancer to avoid the sharp spike, which often projected five to six inches upwards.

Another explanation of the origin of the dance is as follows: the Fling may extend back to the first centuries AD, and may in fact have been an ancient fertility dance. The supporting evidence is the raised hands, representing a ‘stag’, an ancient sign of virility.

Other experts, however, suggest that a deer leaping across the moors may have motivated the creation of the dance, as the arms held like ant-lers, the body turning around, the feet dancing from side to side, are all reminiscent of a stag at play. A similar interpretation suggests the dance celebrates a successful stag hunt.

Traditionally, the dance would have been performed in hard shoes or brogues, and would not have allowed for the tight around-the-leg move-ment so characteristic of the dance today. In fact, the working foot was likely ‘flung’ around the other leg.

Today, the dance is performed to stirring pipe music such as Monymusk, Orange and Blue, or any other suitable strathspey, a tune in 4/4 time. The strathspey is said to be unique to Scotland, and is thought to derive from the Gaelic waulking songs—tunes to which Highland women beat urine-soaked tartan cloth to make it airtight against the wind.

The Sword DancePerhaps the most renowned Highland Dance is the Sword Dance, which has its roots in Scotland’s embattled past.

Some suggest that Malcolm Canmore, King of Scotland, who ruled the country between 1054 and 1096, created the dance. In 1054 Malcolm Canmore began the military campaign that Macbeth made famous. Malcolm, supported by the Earl of Northumbria, was able to force ter-ritorial concessions from Macbeth at the bloody battle of Dunsinane on 24 July, 1054.

After the success, Malcolm is believed to have placed his own sword on top of that of his enemy in the form of a cross and danced triumphant over them.

Others suggest that warriors danced the Sword Dance the night before battle. If the dancer touched the sword, the dancer would be wounded the next day, but if a dancer kicked the sword, he would be killed.

The dance is performed today to the pipe tune Ghillie Calum with two or more slow steps followed by one or two quick steps. If a dancer touches a sword (but not displaces it in competition), the dancer loses five marks. However, if the dancer displaces the sword, s/he is disquali-fied.

Seann TruibhasSeann Truibhas, pronounced ‘Shawn Trewes’, is Gaelic for ‘Old Trousers’. It is largely believed that the dance developed after the 1745 Jacobite Rising, when Charles Edward Stuart (more affectionately known as Bonnie Prince Charlie) came to Scotland (from France) to win back the crown.

Initially the uprising was a staggering success; the Jacobite army rapidly broke out of the Highlands, captured Edinburgh, and advanced as far south as Derby in England. Unfortunately, the army lacked the necessary French support, and so retreated back to their stronghold in the High-lands, where it was finally defeated at Culloden Moor near Inverness in 1746.

Afterwards, the government decided to end once and for all the Jacobite military threat. Jacobites were rounded up, imprisoned or executed. Es-tates were snatched, the clan system dismantled, and their kilt and plaids, pipes, and weaponry outlawed.

Some therefore suggest that the dance was created when the above Act of Proscription was repealed in 1783, and Highlanders were once again allowed to wear their kilts. The first part of the dance—the bal-letic, graceful slow time (as Bonnie Prince Charlie came from France) with brushing movements--are thought by some to mimic a clansman shedding his ‘hated’ trewes; and the quick-time is thought to reflect the Highlander’s returning to his tradition of Highland dress and custom (as the quick steps are similar in style to that of the Highland Fling).

Another interpretation suggests that the dance is, in fact, the Highlander ‘showing-off ’ his new tartan trewes to the English King.

The dance is performed to the pipe tune, ‘Whistle o’er the Lave o’t’ for both the slow and quick time.

Reel of TullochThere are several types of ‘group’ dances performed by Highland Danc-ers. They include:

1. Hullachan

2. Strathspey and Half Tulloch

3. Strathspey and Highland Reel

4. Strathspey and Highland Reel and Half Tulloch.

A Strathspey is performed by four dancers, initially beginning in a line, and dancing a ‘figure of eight’—although the formation actually uses three loops--to a suitable strathspey tune, such as The Marquis of Huntly’s Highland Fling. A quicker Highland Reel (using the same formation) or Tulloch (with dancers taking turns doing steps and turning with linked arms) follows the Strathspey. Com-mon pipe tunes for the Highland Reel are Kate Dalrymple, Mrs. Macleod of Raasay, the Fairy Dance, the High Road to Linton, or any other suitable reel tune.

The Reel of Tulloch or Hullachan (performed to the tune of the same name) refers to a dance per-formed outside a cottage. This Reel is thought to have originated in the Churchyard, where on a cold winter’s Sunday a Minister was late for his service-- parishioners tried to keep warm by clapping their hands and stamping their feet.

This finishes the section on the traditional Highland Dances. The next section introduces the Irish Jig and the Sailor’s Hornpipe, which borrow from Irish and English traditions. Both dances are performed at Highland Games.

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IRISH JIG AND SAILOR’S HORNPIPE

Irish JigThe Irish Jig is a parody of Irish dancing—borrowing many similar foot and leg movements, and even using hard shoes--and ‘temper’.

Arm movements reflect the history behind the dance—namely, an angry fishwife ‘mopping up the floor with her husband’ (or perhaps a wife angry because her husband has been in the pub ‘til the wee hours of the morning). The dancer chases her husband, flounces her skirt, and shakes her fists. Female dancers wear green/red dresses/skirts, complete with apron, and hard shoes for ‘stomping out the rhythm’.

Some believe the male version of the dance mimics the ‘happy-go-lucky’ Irishman facing his wife’s tirade. Male dancers wear green/red tails, breeches, hat, and twirl a shillelagh.

The dance is typically performed to Paddy’s Leather Breeches, The Irish Washerwoman, or the Rakes of Kildare.

Sailors’ HornpipeHornpipe dancing was fairly widespread throughout the British Isles during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Hornpipe likely developed as a means of exercise for sailors (much like the Highland Dances for sol-diers) who were aboard ships for long periods of time, and as a means to relieve boredom and discontent. It is in fact believed that the Royal Navy Captain James Cook (1728-1779) thought dancing was most useful to keep his men in good health during a voyage.

Today’s Scottish Hornpipe borrows from the English Hornpipe, and is a very energetic dance, which recreates the many chores of a sailor on board his ship including, hauling, hoisting, looking out to sea, waving the farewell flag etc..

Dancers perform in navy blue or white sailor’s uniform with hat to hornpipe pipe tunes, such as Crossing the Minch, Jackie Tar, or My Love She’s But a Lassie Yet.

National DancesThe National Dances include Blue Bonnets, Flora MacDonald’s Fancy, Hielan’ Laddie, Scotch Measure, Scottish Lilt, The Earl of Errol, The Village Maid, and Wilt Thou go to the Barracks Johnnie?

These dances varies considerably in character. Only two of the above dances are performed in a kilt, namely ‘Barracks’ and ‘Laddie’. The remainder of the dances were created by dancing masters in the 19th century to be danced by women, as females were not originally allowed to dance the strong Highland Dances, or even wear the kilt.

The National Dances are more balletic, ‘lady-like’, and softer—although they require tremendous skill to execute correctly, as the rhythms and technique are often more complicated than in the conventional Highland Dances. The costume is called ‘Aboyne’, and includes a full tartan skirt, a white blouse, a velvet vest laced up the front, and a plaid (pronounced ‘played’); women may also wear a white dress with a plaid.

National Dances were generally not performed in competition until the 1960s in North America. Today, females and males dance both Highland and National Dances. Males have the option of wearing tartan ‘trewes’ or a kilt for the National Dances.

Blue BonnetsBlue Bonnets is a balletic dance, which is thought to depict a graceful lady trying to attract the attention of the passing ‘Bluebonnets’--the name given to soldiers who wore a broad blue woolen cap with a plume, and who were often the first to face the English.

The dance is performed to the tune of the same name. Words were set



to the tune by Scotland’s Sir Walter Scott (1771-1832), Scottish historic novelist, poet, and writer.

Flora Macdonald’s FancyThe ‘Flora’ is a pretty dance choreographed in honour of famed Flora MacDonald. After the massacre at Culloden in 1746, Bonnie Prince Charlie had a high price on his head, and Flora helped him escape to Skye by disguising him as her maid, Betty Burke.

The crossing was short but dangerous, as the small boat weathered both bullets from the shore, and storms. Both survived, and the Prince escaped to France, never to return.

Flora was later arrested when her part in the escape became known. However, her courage, ingenuity, and popular appeal meant that she was well treated, and was later released from the Tower.

When I was a child, I was told the legend that Flora loved Bonnie Prince Charlie, and that she performed the dance high on a hill, as he sailed for France.

Flora Macdonald’s Fancy is often danced to The Atholl Highlanders, The Cock of the North, The Piobaireachd (pronounced Pibroch) of Donald Dhu, or any suitable 6/8 March.

Hielan’ LaddieSoldiers are thought to have created the dance during the First World War. The dance is performed to the famous tune of the same name. In 1881, Highland Regiments throughout the British Army adopted ‘High-land Laddie’ as their Regimental March (‘theme song of the Regiment’) ‘in compliance with official decree’.

Highland Laddie is the most common of the Regimental Marches—being used by such Regiments as The Black Watch (Royal Highland Regi-ment) of Canada and the 48th Highlanders of Canada. Canadian Forces Adminstrative Order 32-3 mentioned that the tune was used during the Second World War in order to raise the morale of men after battle, and played at the victory parade in Amsterdam, Holland.

Scotch MeasureScotch Measure can either be danced as a solo dance or as a partner dance, in which case it is called the ‘Twa Some’. The male dancer would wear his kilt, and the female dancer the Aboyne or white dress; the dance is thought to show the Scottish dating ritual.

Scottish LiltThe ‘Lilt’ or ‘Scottish Jig’ is another pretty dance; it is unusual in that the counting is in sixes rather than eights, which is the norm.

The dance is commonly performed to Drops O Brandy or the Battle of the Somme, a spirited tune, which belies the tragedy of the battle it commemorates. The forces of most Commonwealth countries were present at this battle.

The Earl of ErrolThe ‘Earl of Errol’ may be based on an 18th-century Irish-style hard shoe dance (although today it is performed in soft shoes), which was choreo-graphed for the Earl of Errol.

The Village MaidOf all the dances, this dance is most heavily influenced by ballet. The dance is unusual in that there is very little hopping, which is so charac-teristic of Highland Dancing, and the dancer steps flat onto the foot-- most of the other dances require that the dancer be on the ball of the supporting foot.

Wilt Thou Go to the Barracks Johnnie?The ‘Barracks’ is thought to have been a recruiting dance for the army. A recruiting officer would use a dancer to attract people to his recruiting station or use the dancer for entertainment while in a village. The dance is performed to such pipe tunes as Braes o’ Mar or The Barren Rocks of Aden.

Other DancesOther dances do exist, such as the Broadsword, Cakewalk, and Tribute to James L. McKenzie, although they are not generally danced in compe-titions—unless there is a special event.

The Broadsword, performed by four dancers over four highland broadswords placed to make a cross, was commonly taught to those in Scottish Regiments of the army. The dance is performed to strathspey tunes, and then speeds up for reel tunes for the last one or two steps of the dance.

The Cakewalk, unlike the other dances, actually originates in the southern United States of America, from which famed dancer, judge and examiner, James. L. McKenzie (1905-1992), MBE, took back to Scotland, as he was so taken by the dance.

The Cakewalk imitates a couple promenading in a dignified manner, high-stepping and kicking, and mimicking ‘high society’. The dance has its roots in plantations and, sadly, slavery.

Plantation owners would bake a special cake, invite the neighbors over, and have a dance contest among the slaves. By the 1890’s, the Cakewalk was a much-celebrated dance; in 1892 the first Cakewalk contest was held in New York.

Today, the dance is a favourite special event at competitions, with the dancers developing themes for their costumes such as the Wild West.

Miss Elspeth Strathern, another well-known Highland dance teacher and examiner, choreographed the dance, Tribute to J.L. McKenzie, for Mr. McKenzie’s contributions to Highland Dancing. Some of his impressive wins include the Braemar Highland Games Championship, which he won ten times, and the Cowal Highland Gathering trophy, which he won in three successive years.

His favourite dance was the Highland Fling. When he won the Corona-tion Medal at the Braemar Gathering he was thrilled to perform the Highland Fling for newly crowned Queen Elizabeth ll.

In recognition of his dedication to the art of Highland dancing, Mr. McKenzie was later granted the distinction of Member of the British Empire (MBE), an honour bestowed upon him at Buckingham Palace by the Queen.

Finally, other dances, which are not performed in competition, include Hebridean Laddie, Over the Water to Charlie, and Tulloch Gorum.

For additional information regarding Highland Dancing, the following represents a good starting place:

Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing

The British Association of Teachers of Dancing

The Scottish Dance Teachers’ Alliance

United Kingdom Alliance Ltd

Federation of United States Teachers and Adjudicators

Official Board of Highland Dancing (South Africa)

ScotDance Canada

ScotDance New Zealand

Toe and Heel.com

Kirsty Duncan is an adjunct professor at the University of Toronto. In 2008, since writing this article, she was elected to the Canadian Parliament, where she still serves the Etobicoke North riding in the province of Ontario.


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The BHGA this year hosts its first Pro/Elite Heavy Events competition and only the 2nd Pro event held in Washington State. A USA vs. Canada battle royal!

Highland Games heavy event professionals and elite competitors travel around the country to special venues for competition of both pride and prize. The field for this Bellingham 1st Team USA vs. Canada and individual competi-tion is happening because of the generosity of the athletes, the support of our sponsors Mat-tress Ranch and Scottish Outfitters and the coordination of Jay “Big Daddy” O’Neill.

Greg Bell – age 37 from Issaquah, WA.Cory Brizendine – age 39 from Coronado, CAJohn Odden – age 33 from Kelso, WA.Ryan Stewart – age 34 from Draper, UT.Eric Wechter – age 44 from Canby, OR

Lance Barusch – age 43 from Kelowna, BCAdam Drummond – age 33 from Vancouver Island, BCJosh Goldthorp – age 25 from Langley, BCJoel Thiessen – age 37 from High River, ABRob Young – age 29 from Calgary, AB

This year a new Challenge Caber has been made specifically for The BHAM. It is traditional to name a caber and in honor of a Pacific Northwest icon in the sport and to his many years of representing our region with distinction the new Bellingham Challenge Caber is named “The Eric Wechter”

Eric (44) and his wife Re-gina, from Canby, Oregon, have been huge support-ers of the Bellingham games. Eric has been com-peting since 1994 in 250+ games across the world. He’s won a staggering 110 games including athlete of the day and caber champion in 2004 and 2005. He is a 7 time class A caber champion at Seattle’s “Enumclaw” games. 7 time Keith Wright Memorial Challenge Caber winner at the Portland Games.

Eric represents Clan Muir as their Cheiftan named champion from 2005 to present. Regina is also a dedicated thrower, having competed in Bellingham in 2009 only 3 weeks after their daughter Piper’s birth. Their 2 daughters plan to be Scottish dancers.

The Bellingham Highland Games marks one of the first competitions of the throwing season each year for the Scottish heavy events athletes! Often there is a special place in their hearts for “The BHAM” as it’s known to throwers, as many competed in Bellingham for the first time in taking up the sport.

Don’t let the size, strength and grunting of Highland Games athletes fool you. Yes they love to throw heavy things on the weekends but they’re commitment to the Celtic festivals, to each other and to the fans who watch is filled with as much passion as they show on the field.

Each year marks better and better competition and honoring those who have touched the games. Last year the athletes honored the pass-ing of a Bellingham local thrower Jesse Winchester with a 14 caber salute.

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THROWING THE WEIGHTSThe competition consists of two separate events. Both are derived from ancient tests of military skills. The wait for distance contest uses a weight consisting of a ball and chain at 18” long. There are four stan-dard weight divisions: 14 and 28 pound for women, 28 and 56 pound for men, 28 and 42 pound for the Masters men (over 40 years old), 14 and 21 pounds for Masters

women.Each weight must be thrown with one hand. With the combination of balance, rhythm and power, and this is often considered a graceful athletic event.The second event, the weight over the bar, uses a 56 pounds for men, 21/28 pounds for women, or 42 pound for Masters men. The weight attached directly to a handle. Each athlete is allowed three attempts to clear a marked height before the bar is raised. The victor is the sole thrower who can clear the highest bar.

PUTTING THE STONEThis popular contest is derived from an ancient clan ritual. Each chieftain’s stone of strength was situated at the entrance of his castle. Before entry was granted, every visiting clansman was obligated to test his strength by throwing it for distance. This was perhaps to ensure that certain guests would be capable of the castle’s defense. If besieged, the successful stone putter it would be posted on the battlements, hurling large boulders down upon the attackers.The stone throw at many games follow the Braemar style. In Braemar competition, a stone, weighing 20 to 27 pounds is thrown from a stationary position. A second open stone, weighing 16 to 20 pounds, is thrown with an approach similar to the Olympic shot put.

HAMMER THROWINGThe history of this event is much debat-ed. Some suggest that, like throwing the weight, the hammer is analogous to the ancient mace. Others have claimed it derives from a simple contest between village Smithies. Whether of military or agrarian origins, it has grown into an in-ternationally recognized Olympic event. Not to be confused with its all metal counterpart used in the Olympics, the

Scottish hammer has a shaft made of cane or PVC, an overall length of 50 inches and comes in multiple weights: men’s light weight being 16 pounds, heavy weight being 22 pounds. 12 and 16 pounds for the women. Both are thrown standing style wound several times around the head and released straight behind the thrower.

THE CABER TOSS Historically, a felled tree trunk or caber was used to bridge deep, swiftlyrunning rivers. Less inclined to wash out when laid at a right angle to theriver, accuracy of placement was both a highly developed skill and a dire necessity if a man’s work was across the water. Today’s athletic competition is still judged on the accuracy rather than the distance of the throw. At 70 to over 100 pounds and often 17 to 20 feet long, the caber is held by the narrower end, while its thicker, more unwieldy end points skyward. Once lifted or “picked” by the athlete, the caber must be run forward and then heaved up end over end. If the perfect 12 o’clock toss is made the tree trunk will have landed dead straight ahead with its narrow end pointing away from the athlete.

SHEAFAlthough farmers and clansmen of Scotland have pitched many a bundle of straw thatch in their work over the centuries, the Sheaf competition is a unique American addition to the beloved Scottish Heavy Events. Sheaf is a height event and has two important parts. The “Sheaf” a burlap bag, densely stuffed with twin and rope and a modified pitchfork 2 tines or 3 tines (although 3 tines are considered superior). Competitors have 3 attempts to clear each height before the bar continues upward. Women throw a 10 pound bag. Men throw either 16 or 20 pounds.

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The Celtic Harp

“Clarsach” is the Gaelic word for harp, and in Scots Gaelic, you don’t “play” the harp, you “sing” the harp! A skilled harper was one who could cause the listeners to laugh, to cry, or to sleep. The harp is a symbol of the Celtic people, and over the centuries has decorated banners, coats of arms, coins, corporate letterhead and jewelry. Today the harp is most famously seen on the Irish flag, on Guiness beer, and on the Irish Euro coin. Celtic harps come in all sizes, from small lap harps through full sized harps that stand on the floor. Celtic harps are sometimes known as folk harps or lever harps. (Celtic harps are constructed differently from the pedal harps seen in orchestras. Pedal harps have mechanisms to change keys connected to floor pedals.) A person who plays a Celtic harp is known as a “harper”, and a person who plays a pedal harp is a “harpist.” For hundreds of years, harps were strung with gut, or wire. Today, gut strings are rare. Most harps are strung with com-binations of nylon and nylon wrapped metal. Some harps are strung with wire only, and these “wire harps” have a distinctive sound which rings for a long time.

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Oh, say, can you see, by the dawn’s early light,What so proudly we hail’d at the twilight’s last gleaming?Whose broad stripes and bright stars, thro’ the perilous fight,O’er the ramparts we watch’d, were so gallantly streaming?And the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air,Gave proof thro’ the night that our flag was still there.O say, does that star-spangled banner yet waveO’er the land of the free and the home of the brave?

Cover of sheet music for “The Star-Spangled Banner” [words by Francis Scott Key], transcribed for piano by Ch. Voss, Philadelphia: G. Andre & Co., 1862

The Star Spangled BannerIn 1814, Francis Scott Key wrote the poem, Defense of Fort McHenry. The poem was later put to the tune of (John Stafford Smith’s song) The Anacreontic Song, modified somewhat, and retitled The Star Spangled Banner. Congress proclaimed The Star Spangled Banner the U.S. National Anthem in 1931.

FrenchO Canada! Terre de nos aieuxTon front est ceint de fleurons glorieux!Car ton bras sait porter l’épéeIl sait porter la croix!Ton histoire est une épopéeDes plus brilliants exploix.Et ta valeur, de foi trempéeProtégera nos foyers et nos droitsProtégera nos foyers et nos droits.

O CANADA“O Canada” is the national anthem of Canada. The song was originally commissioned by Lieutenant Governor of Quebec Théodore Rob-itaille for the 1880 Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day ceremony; Calixa Lavallée wrote the music as a setting of a French Canadian patriotic poem composed by poet and judge Sir Adolphe-Basile Routhier. The lyrics were originally in French and translated into English in 1906.

Flower Of ScotlandFlower of Scotland (Scottish Gaelic: Flùr na h-Alba, Scots: Flouer o Scotland) is a Scottish song, used frequently at special occasions and sporting events. Although there is no official national anthem of Scot-land, Flower of Scotland is one of a number of songs which unofficially fulfil this role, along with the older Scots Wha Hae, Scotland the Brave and Highland Cathedral.[1][2] It was written by Roy Williamson of the folk group The Corries, and presented in 1967,[3] and refers to the victory of the Scots, led by Robert the Bruce, over England’s Edward II at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314.

English1. O Flower of Scotland,When will we see your like againThat fought and died forYour wee bit hill and glen.And stood against him,Proud Edward’s army,And sent him homewardTo think again.3. Those days are past nowAnd in the past they must remainBut we can still rise nowAnd be the nation again!That stood against himProud Edward’s armyAnd sent him homewardTo think again.

Gaelic1. O Fhlùir na h-Alba,cuin a chì sinnan seòrsa laoicha sheas gu bàs ‘sonam bileag feòir is fraoich,a sheas an aghaidhfeachd uailleil Iomhair‘s a ruaig e dhachaidhair chaochladh smaoin?3. Tha ‘n eachdraidh dùinteach air dìochuimhnechan fheum i bhith,is faodaidh sinn èirighgu bhith nar Rìoghachd a-rìsa sheas an aghaidhfeachd uailleil Iomhair‘s a ruaig e dhachaidhair chaochladh smaoin.

EnglishO Canada! Our home and native landTrue patriot love in all thy sons command.With glowing hearts we see thee riseThe true north, strong and freeFrom far and wide, O CanadaWe stand on guard for thee.God keep our land glorious and freeO Canada! We stand on guard for theeO Canada! We stand on guard for thee.

Bruce addressing his troops before the Battle of Bannockburn 1314 Blàr Allt a’ Bhonnaich Scottish Victory

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Officers & Board:President: Michael JuilleratVice President: Don HutchinsSecretary: Peter RolstadTreasurer: Noma WinchesterBoard Chairman: Jered Winchester

Games Director:Glen Winchester

Announcer:Rick CainsInformation:Don Hutchins, Sylvia Hutchins, Amanda Jones, Robert Hargrove,Paul Verdier, Stephanie Reese and Kathy Stephens

Advertising & P.R.:Rachael Dawkins

Blu’ Ewe Ale & Wine Garden:Jered & Stacy Winchester, Evan & Patty Svedin, Ed Hambley,Casey Diggs, Anthony Stone, Jeff Zwiers, Jennifer Bonn-Zwiers, Karlene Winchester, Ed Bennett, Janet Lightner, Volunteers from Boundary Bay and Friends of the Games.Boundary Bay Ales, Honeymoon Mead, Glacial Lake Missoula Winery, Masquerade Winery, Vartanyan Estates, Mount Baker Winery, Willow Tree Winery.

Celtic Fiddles:James Quist, InstructorQuist Students volunteer performers

Celtic Music Stage:Glen Winchester

Clans:Don & Sylvia Hutchins

Vendors:Glen Winchester, Maggie MacKenzieVolunteers

Food Vendors:Glen Winchester: Chair, Maggie MacKenzie: ChairChris Lombardi, Josie Lombardi, Tanya Carter, Kathy Selnes Ray Selnes, Suzi Thompson, Tillina Cooper, Zach Cooper, Deanna Doeden, Jon Doeden, Alana Marshall, Patrick Marshall, Angela Burk, Russ Burk

Field:Cameron LaVergne, Diana Howard, Coty Winchester, Mike, Glen Winchester and many hard working volunteers before, during and after the games

Scottish Idol:Stacy Winchester, Evan Svedin, Quinn Irving Rev. Ro, Chris Goldstein, Michael Juillerat,Jered Winchester, P/M Peter Rolstad

Saltaire:Don Hutchins, Roland Middleton, P/M Peter Rolstad

Friday Night Ceilidh/Kirkin O’ the Firkin:Stacy Winchester, Maggie MacKenzie, Rev. Ro, Friar Chris, Rev. Michael Quinn Irving, Karlene Winchester, Evan Svedin, Patty Svedin,Jered Winchester, Ed Hambley, Crazy Kyle Blevins our sound guy

Games Harp Circle:Kathy Hardy

Highland Dance:Kristy Smith – Highland Dance ChairMiychal Smith – Highland Dance ChairJudges: Elaine Skelding and Gail BaconPipers: Tyler MacDonald, WA and Rob Barrick, OR Scruittners: Joan Drabyk, Bob Collins, Donna CooperVolunteer: Jorge Ruelas-Sanchez

Hospitality:Quinn Irving, Melissa Irving, Sue Atkinson and volunteers

AthleticsAthletic Director - Bret Lathrop, Committee Chair - Jay O’Neill, Committee - Stephanie Lathrop, Angie O’Neill, Mike Ad-ams, Dom Horgan, Jeff McNeal, Chad Wilker, Volunteers - Cole Lathrop, Ray Mabey, Sue Gregg, Kaelyne Mowell, Christy Dempe-wolf, Brandon Drye, Bobby Drye

Jr. Athletics:Justin Ghramm, Mack Ghramm and Volunteers

Kids Games:Dynel Winchester, Savannah Winchester, Kelsea Bartel, Gus Schweier, Tyler Svenson, Justin Thomas, Samantha Browning, Justin Ghramm, Angie Schweier, Brianna Schweier,Tiffany Bye, TJ Mallahan and the many, many volunteers needed to present this wonderful kids program.

Kirkin O’ the Tartan:Rev. Roland Middleton, Games Chaplain - Chris Goldstein, Chaplin - Michael Juillerat - Chaplin - Darlene Juillerat, Debbie McMeel,

Piping, Drumming & Bands:P/M Peter Rolstad – Chair Lynn Bullis – BCPA Chief StewardMoira Mack – BCPA Chief ScruitneerWilliam Ueland – Lead VolunteerVolunteers: Brian Spencer, Alecia Forrester, Eric ChambersKim Chambers, Oban Chambers, Chandra Chambers, Rob Gephart

Program:Rachael Dawkins, Noma Winchester, Glen Winchester, Jered Winchester, Leah Hathaway and the Ferndale Record

Scottish Country Dancer:Marion Heath, Mary Anderson, Bellingham Scottish Country Dancers

Computer & Web site:WISe Networks, Jered Winchester, Bret Lathrop, Brian Spencer

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR VOLUNTEERS!You are too numerous to list all of you here.

The Bellingham Scottish Highland Games could not present this event for all our spectators and competitors without our dedicated volunteers. Please take a moment to thank them as they help you throughout this weekend.

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