In Focus: Bringing People Together - The Highland Games
By Russell Fraser
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This audio forms part of a series of audio interviews conducted in 2022 by Smartify as part of the Spirit of the Highlands and Islands project. Listen and discover the Spirit of the Highlands and Islands through the eyes of the people who live, work and visit here.
In our 'In Focus' audio mini-series, take a closer look into a wide range of topics spanning the vast natural and cultural heritage of the Highlands and Islands. In this recording, listen to Russell Fraser, Chairman of the community-run Glenurquhart Gathering and Highland Games, as he talks about the unique atmosphere and history of as well as his personal connection to the national icon that is the Highland Games.
...visitors pick up on that vibe, that air of friendship that's seen at Highland Games throughout Scotland...everyone who is on, be it, car parking duties or on entrance gate they're all volunteers. The majority of them will live in the community and they want to give a unique welcome to friends family and visitors.