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A Highland Fling
Date: 10/27/2017, Categories: Lesbian, Author: KatieElizabeth, Rating: 37, Source: LushStories
the afternoon and thing I most wanted to see, the Highland Dancing. I spent a fun morning cruising round the makeshift arenas watching burly men stretch every sinew in their bodies to throw hammers, toss cabers and put stones. Other parts of the grounds showcased mock battles, displays of ancient armour and all manner of clan related memorabilia. An endless stream of bagpipe and Celtic horn players provided a subtle but beautiful musical backdrop that perfectly complimented the whole Highland Game experience. As it neared lunchtime and the start of the Highland Dancing I bought myself a bowl of Cullen Skink and a bread roll from one of the many take away vendors and made my way to the wooden stage I'd seen earlier. I was both early enough and lucky enough to be able to find a seat on the front row just to the right hand side of the stage. I put my coat over the back of the chair and watched the various pipers, drummers and fiddlers set up their instruments while I ate my soup. Eventually the tannoy crackled into life to announce the start of the afternoon's competitions. "Ladies and gentlemen, before we start today's competitions, for those of you unfamiliar with the rules of Highland Dancing, judges will award each competitor marks out of ten in each of the following four categories. Firstly, their timing and ability to follow the rhythm of the music. Secondly, for their technique, execution of the steps and body movements. Thirdly, for their artistic interpretation of the ...