Highland Mist is the name of a cheap brand of scotch sold in the US. If you have more than a wee dram, you may see visions like the one above if you drive through Forest Park on a chill autumn evening.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Highland Mist
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Just more stuff from the Friday night prelude to the Scottish Games. Below, a couple more strutting clan leaders. (I think they are called tribes everywhere else). The gentleman in the bottom picture was one of their number. There's nothing like a bagpipe to aid digestion and promote inner peace. I didn't get his name but his daughter standing with him is Shannon. Not very Scottish, since that's a beautiful, winding river in Ireland. He taught her to play the bagpipes. Was it a paternal curse or blessing?
I'm connected to the town of Stirling and the castle in a roundabout way. I have a great Stirling tartan tie too.
ReplyDeleteHe probably taught her to play bagpipes because two bagpipes sound a lot better than one.
ReplyDeleteEarlier in the summer I recall leaving campus one evening, hearing the sound of quite a lot of bagpipes playing together. They were coming from a group of soldiers, who live in residence for the summer, while serving as the ceremonial guard.
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of the pipes, though for some bizarre reason, lots of people don't....
I like the bottom three photos. And, I LOVE bagpipes. My kids are under instructions to hire a bagpipe band to play Amazing Grace when my time comes.
ReplyDeleteLove the top image Bob and yes after a wee dram it's quite likely the vision a fair few would see. Obviously I love the bagpipes,if played well nothing is as moving..good choice Jack has requested!
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