Glengarry Highland Games

August 3-5, 2007
Since the first Games were held in 1948, the people of Glengarry have extended close to a million welcomes to visitors who come to see what is estimated to be one of the largest Highland Games in the world. Hundreds of thousands of people have found themselves drawn once a year to Maxville, to witness an outstanding display of music, dance, sports, fiddling, pageantry, and tradition.

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We hope to see you next year!

Family Gathering

This year we had representatives from descendents of Ranald John McDonald and Anna Isabella "Bella" McDonald, that we know of.

Bonnie, Christina, Norbert, Sharon and Allison

It was agreed by one and all that meeting family is great as running in to an old friend. The history is immediate!

Highland Games Wall of Fame

Terry took us on a tour of the Highland Games Wall of Fame. Of the very first three inductees, the fellow in the middle is none other than "BIG ALEX MacISAAC" MacDONALD.

"BIG ALEX MacISAAC" MacDONALD (1865 - 1951)
Inducted in 1979
Alexander John MacDonald of Kenyon Township developed the art of throwing weights; specializing in tossing the caber. Following World War 1 with the resumption of athletic competitions, "Big Alex MacIsaac" of the 234th Forestry Corps at Start Cross, Devon, England, won the caber toss championship of the world. Her Majesty Queen Mary presented "Big Alex" with a gold watch. In retirement, "Big Alex" taught caber tossing to young Glengarry athletes. His most successful student was Lloyd Kennedy.

BBQ and Geneology Comparisons

After the games we met more family at a delicious BBQ hosted by Terry Muir and family.

Terry's brother had books of old information that if I had been thinking, should have photographed. There were so many of the old photos and newspaper clippings.

Maybe next year!

Hope to see you too!