HIGHLAND DANCING
Highland dancing is regarded as being one of the most sophisticated forms of national dancing in the world and whilst it is almost impossible for dance historians to separate fact from fiction when researching the more popular Scottish dances, the following explanations have gained great currency, probably because they are imaginative and picturesque stories.
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No event at any Highland games encompasses such verve, enthusiasm and colour as Highland Dancing and what better sight and sound can there be that encapsulates the very essence of Scotland than the bagpipes accompanying a kilted dancer, swaying and pirouetting to traditional airs!
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Traditionally, dancing competitions included just four standard dances - The Sword Dance, The Sean Triubhas, The Reel of Tulloch and The Highland Fling but in 1986 a couple of imports were added to the repertoire - The Sailor's Hornpipe and the Irish Jig.
HIGHLAND DANCING TROPHIES
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NINA&IAIN MACAULAY GLEN LERAIG TROPHY
Holder of the highest aggregate points in the 13-15 Highland Dancing competitions
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ASSYNT PIPE BAND SHIELD
Best competitor from Sutherland and Wester Ross in the Medal Dance Competition
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RECHAM CUP
Highest aggregate points in Senior Highland Dancing
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WHITE SHORE CUP
Highest aggregate points in Highland Dancing 12years and under