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Mini-Olympics held in Scotland each summer once the snow has melted. Mostly involves strongest man in Scotland type of events: Tossing the caber (a log of wood) the furthest distance Throwing a weight (like a metal shot-putting ball with a ring handle) the highest over pole-vault bar. Scottish country dancing with swords etc.
Many games can be played.
Some of which are: Scottish country dancing and piping competitions
Foot races and, very often, cycle races.
The most popular element of a Highland Games is the heavy events like tossing the caber and throwing the hammer where strong men compete against each other in spectacular trials of strength.
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