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THREE SISTERS SCOTTISH FESTIVAL SOCIETY

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The mandate of our Society has always been to foster and encourage our Celtic culture and tradition in all its forms – dance, music and sports, and to establish the Canmore Highland Games as an entertainment/cultural destination event.

It seems especially fitting to have a Highland Games in Canmore, as one of the first Highland Games known was organized by King Malcolm III Canmore (1058-1093). Held at a fairly flat meadowland (the Brae O’Mar) along the River Dee, this sporting event was used for a royal contest to find the swiftest and strongest man in the kingdom with the necessary stamina to carry Malcolm’s messages across the land.

Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt, and the heavy sports, especially the caber toss. While centered on competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Celtic culture.

We are proud to continue this heritage.

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AS PROMISED FOR ROBBIE BURNS DAY!LINK 1 TO VIEW VIDEO - Canmore's tribute to the Scottish bard:: www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnrsGwe-MEA&t=26sLINK 2 - Canmore's tribute to the Scottish bard:fb.me/e/PqKp3E29?ti=iclThank you to the Malcolm Hotel! ...
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A FREE viewing of a Canmore tribute to Robbie Burns will be posted here on the afternoon of January 25th, 2021.Thank you to the Malcolm Hotel for partnering with us on this online event. ...

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PRESS RELEASE - January 18, 2021CANMORE HIGHLAND GAMES IS BACK FOR 2021!The Three Sisters Scottish Festival Society announced today it is initiating planning for a safe and memorable event in 2021. The 30th Annual Canmore Highland Games will take place this September 4-5. canmorehighlandgames.ca/news ...

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Canmore Highland Games updated their cover photo.

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Who has snow and a kilt? 😜Scotland today 🌐 Cheering up passing locals at #Faskally near Pitlochry, and looking straight outta the film, 'The Snowman'... ☃️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿📸 + ⛄ by Gordon Brandie | #TopShot ...

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