Scottish Highland Games | The Coast News Group

VISTA — The two-day San Diego Scottish Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans began on Saturday at Brengle Terrace Park. Bellowing bagpipes, folk music and Highland games, mark the annual celebration of Scottish tradition and culture.

Ray McNeil participates in the sheaf toss competition on Saturday. Photo by Tony Cagala

Holly Mersy hurls a weight in the lightweight toss. Photo by Tony Cagala

Members of the 42nd Black Watch Color Guard open the annual Scottish Highland Games and Gathering of the Clans event in Vista on Saturday. Photo by Tony Cagala

The Highland Games are a draw for crowds. Photo by Tony Cagala

Dave Ehl sends a weighted ball through the air. Photo by Tony Cagala

Felicia Fischer watches as her sheaf toss clears the bar. Photo by Tony Cagala

Brian Caldwell, singer of Highland Way, a traditional Scottish folk band, mixes it up with an enthusiastic crowd member. Photo by Tony Cagala

Hammer toss participants compete in the Scottish Highland Games. Photo by Tony Cagala

Jason Swanson watches his hammer toss. Photo by Tony Cagala

Ray McNeil spins and throws a weighted ball in the heavy weight toss event. Photo by Tony Cagala

Sean Penton gets some work done on his knee from Rose DelVecchio. Photo by Tony Cagala

Crowds look on as athletes compete in the caber toss. Photo by Tony Cagala

A competitor struggles to stabilize a 16-foot pole in the caber toss event. Photo by Tony Cagala

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