Wee bit of Scotland comes to region

  • Opening: To conclude the opening ceremony Saturday, bagpipers from all over the Southeast played together.
    Opening: To conclude the opening ceremony Saturday, bagpipers from all over the Southeast played together.
  • Caber toss: A big part of the festival is various Highland games, including the caber toss and sheaf toss.
    Caber toss: A big part of the festival is various Highland games, including the caber toss and sheaf toss.
  • Herding: Red Creek Farm from Townville, S.C., was on site at the festival for a demonstration of their herding dogs.
    Herding: Red Creek Farm from Townville, S.C., was on site at the festival for a demonstration of their herding dogs.

    Photos by Cannon Crompton/sports@cherokeescout.com

    Hiawassee, Ga., hosted the Georgia Mountain Scottish Festival for the first time after the event was held in Blairsville, Ga., for 19 years and before that in Andrews. The festival was held Saturday and Sunday at the Georgia Mountain Fairgrounds, with more than 1,000 people enjoying the event. The festival included two days of artisans, demonstrations, Scottish clans, Highland games and traditional Scottish foods