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From herding dogs to fencing, the Highland Games celebrate Scottish culture in Wisconsin

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
The Scottish flag flies in the sun. The roof a castle is in the corner of the picture
A representation of the Scottish flag flies above Parliament in Westminster, London, Monday, May 11, 2015. The separatist Scottish National Party gained an unprecedented landslide victory in the race for seats in the British Parliament, winning 56 of Scotland’s 59 seats. Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP Photo

The Highland Games are festivals thrown worldwide to celebrate Scottish culture. Of course, there are kilts and bagpipes, but there is also blindfolded arrow shooting and other unique Scottish sports. We talk about the festivities to take place here in Wisconsin.

Episode Credits

  • Larry Meiller Host
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Trina La Susa Technical Director
  • Lyle Maryniak Guest

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