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The '''Crieff Highland Gathering''' was founded in 1870, and has been a regular fixture in August every year except during [[World War I]] and between 1939-1949. |
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The "Games" feature a large array of Highland Activities such as [[Scottish highland dance|Highland dancing]] and Heavyweight events. |
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At first the "Games" were held in Academy Park (within the grounds of Morrisons Academy School,) but in [[1880]] moved to the Market Park were they have been ever since. |
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The [[Highland games|Highland Games]] is run by Crieff Highland Gathering Ltd. |
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Crieff Highland Games is twinned with the Ohio Scottish Games in the United States of America following visits to each others events and an agreement being signed in [[2008]]. |
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==List of Chieftains since 2000== |
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The Chieftain of the games is the guest of honor and originates from the Chieftains of the Highland Clans. |
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2000 [[John Stark]], Madderty. (Former Golf Pro, Crieff Golf Club)<br /> |
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2001 [[Ewan McGregor]]. (Actor, Star Wars. Former Resident of Crieff) <br /> |
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2002 [[Elaine C Smith]]. ( Scottish Personality) <br /> |
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2003 [[Bill Anderson MBE]]. ( Former World Heavyweight event champion) <br /> |
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2004 [[Benny Higgins]]. (Former Chief Exec. of Retail, Bank of Scotland, & TESCO)<br /> |
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2005 [[Kenny Logan]]. (Scottish International Rugby Player) <br /> |
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2006 [[Denis Lawson]]. (Actor, Holby City) <br /> |
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2007 [[Donald Comrie]] (Local Man, former head of 5th Perthshire Crieff Scouts) <br /> |
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2008 [[John Beattie]] (Former Scotland International Rugby Player and BBC Scotland Radio Host) |
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[[Category:Highland games]] |
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