Direct from Royal Duty in the United Kingdom, the famous Pipes & Drums - 1st Battalion Scots Guards will be featured at the 144th Scottish Highland Gathering & Games. The Scots Guards will be making their only west coast appearance. They last performed in Pleasanton in 2002.Steeped in history, the Royal Regiment of Scots Guards were formed in 1642 as the personal body guards for the King of England, Charles I. Their colorful and intricate uniforms set them apart from other regiments that also patrol BuckinghamPalace. One of the most anticipated aspects at the games is the marshalling of both the Scots Guards and the U.S. Marine Corps bands in mixed formation, playing simultaneously in concert in front of the grandstands both days of the Games. The Pleasanton venue is one the few in the world that marshals both British and American bands together in concert.
The Highland Games consist of: Click on link below to view pages
The event is produced entirely by volunteers from the Caledonian Club of San Francisco.
The Caledonian Club does not take government funding or apply for foundation support.Its is very rare indeed when a nonprofit organization produces such ahuge event without relying on funding.
The annual format of virtually all Highland games creates consistency.People plan their vacation calendars to permit visits to their favorite games.
The format has proven to be an excellent way of educating children about their heritage.The very young have fun; its like going to the fair!
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