Photos: Highland Fling
Kilts were everywhere last weekend, Sept. 3 and 4, at the Altamont fairgrounds for the annual Scottish Games.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Trying to impress the judge, Delia Weinstein, 12, from Albany, performs in the Grade 4 Junior March event on Saturday morning.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Competing in the solo division, a serious drummer plays his snare drum while a friend accompanies him on the bagpipes.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Striking a graceful pose, Charlotte Stewart from Lanark, Ontario performs the highland fling with two other competitors in her group. Stewart was the first runner-up in the Seven & Under 12 age group in the North Eastern United States Open Championship.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Light on her feet: Hannah MacDonald from Stouffville, Ontario performs a reel during her 14 & Under 16 age group competition where MacDonald was the first runner-up.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Today’s track and field events got their start in ancient competitions like this. Norm Deep, of Waterville, New York throws a 17-pound stone 32 feet, 3 inches in the open stone toss — an event that led to the modern shot put.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
With his kilt billowing: Paul Helfenstein spins while throwing a cube-shaped weight 24 feet, 3 inches.