Photos: Altamont turns Scottish for the Scottish Games
The annual Scottish Games arrived to the Altamont Fairgrounds this past weekend.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
A little leap: Joelle Higgitt of Ontario shows off one of her many highland dance moves to the judges in the division for girls ages 7 to 11 Saturday morning at the Scottish Games.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Playing a tune: Stephen Pack performs his Grade III piping march routine during the solo competition on Saturday morning. In the five-tiered system, Grade I is near-professional and Grade V is the beginner level.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Drummer boy: Niall Pepper shows the judges how he plays his snare drums while accompanied by the bagpipes in the Grade IV junior division. In the five-tiered system, Grade I is near-professional and Grade V is the beginner level.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Primal yell: Janine Kuestner, a 1999 Guilderland High School graduate, throws a nine-pound stone in the stone throw, which is similar to today’s shot put, competing in the Highland athletics event on Saturday morning.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Do I know you? Two Scots wearing kilts and vests look at each other before striking up a conversation on Saturday morning.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Like a ballerina: Camille Campbell of Pennsylvania performs a highland dance in the division for girls ages 7 to 11 during the Scottish Games last weekend at the Altamont fairgrounds.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Celtic accessories: A shopper looks at Celtic jewelry during last weekend’s annual Scottish Games at the Altamont fairgrounds.