As longtime readers of Wandering Educators will know, i LOVE Scotland. I love it when I am able to visit, I love bagpipes, and the sea, and the Highlands, and tartans, and history...well, the list goes on. When we were in Minnesota recently, we had the good fortune to attend the Minnesota Scottish Fair & Highland Games.

It was so much fun! From the Highland Games and Heavy events, to Highland Dancing, to Piping - it was wonderful! There was a plethora of Clan Tents around, for people to learn and explore their Scottish History (our family descends from Clan Cumming). There were plenty of vendors, of all sorts of great treats. There were kids activities, Highland cattle, a Scottish Tea Room, and more.  There was even a multi-person Nessie wandering around!

Nessie

Kids Caber Toss

Scottish Tea Room

There were bagpipe competitions, and it was glorious to watch and listen. The best, of course, was saved for last - a massed Pipe Band on the field. It gave goosebumps (and that wasn't just the nippy wind!).  Here are some photos that we took at the Minnesota Scottish Fair - enjoy!

Ready to go to the Minnesota Scottish Fair and Highland Games next year? Save the date - May 22, 2010. For more information, please see:

http://www.mnscottishfair.org/highlandgames/highlandgames.html

Interested in Exploring Minnesota? It's easy - head to ExploreMinnesota and you'll find a plethora of activities, ideas, places to stay, and more.  We thank ExploreMinnesota for their great help on our recent trip.  

Love travel photos?? ME TOO!! This photo essay is part of Photo Fridays, over at DeliciousBaby.com. Head over there and explore the world with us!

All photos copyright Dr. Jessica Voigts