VISITORS from around the world attended a traditional event in Forres on Saturday - but perhaps not the traditional Scottish weather! Despite the rain at the start of Forres Highland Games, and damp conditions for the remainder of the afternoon, the organisers confirmed more than 6000 people enjoyed a variety of sports, stalls and entertainment at Grant Park. Games secretary, Mike Scott, confirmed there were a high number of entries for all of the events, including track and field athletics, cycling, piping and drumming contests, and a 10k road race. He said: “The games went tremendously well despite heavy rain at 1pm when everyone took shelter then came back out.
“There were a lot of international visitors, including a lad from Perth, Australia who won the Vienenburg Trophy for best overseas piper.” A total of 113 Highland dancers entered the competition this year, which overran until 6pm. Mike called for more people to help with organising and running the events.
“The Forres Highland Games will have been running for a century in four year’s time,” he said. “They’re a local tradition and a great boost for the area’s tourism. “Volunteers this year included service personnel from 39 Engineer Regiment.
We really appreciate everyone’s input and would love for even more folk to help us!” This year’s junior chieftain, Holly Innes, helped open the games then presented prizes and trophies for the various events. She said: “Being junior chieftain isn’t s.
