RootsChat.Com

Scotland (Counties as in 1851-1901) => Scotland => Aberdeenshire => Topic started by: New Zealander on Monday 07 April 14 02:59 BST (UK)

Title: Lonach Highland Games, Strathdon Aberdeenshire
Post by: New Zealander on Monday 07 April 14 02:59 BST (UK)

Information or assistance please?

I have located a medal awarded at the Lonach Games of 1907 to a W G Grassick for the Highland Fling.

Does anyone have knowledge where historical records for the Lonach Games might be kept or if they are even available.

I do have "Grassick relatives both in Scotland and New Zealand.  It would be nice to trace the recipient of the medal.

Any information or other assistance would be much appreciated.

Alex G ;D

Title: Re: Lonach Highland Games, Strathdon Aberdeenshire
Post by: GR2 on Monday 07 April 14 09:36 BST (UK)

The Aberdeen Daily Journal reported on the Lonach Gathering on Wednesday 21st August 1907. The Gathering took place the previous day.

Amongst the prize-winners are:

Dancing the Highland Fling (society) - 1. W. Grassick; 2. J. Stewart, Logie; 3. C. McHardy

Dancing reel o' Tulloch (society) - 1. W. Grassick; 2. J. Stewart, Logie; 3. C. McHardy

Also:

Long race (society) - 1. W. Grassick

Short race (society) - 2. W. Grassick, Insch [perhaps a different person]

Title: Re: Lonach Highland Games, Strathdon Aberdeenshire
Post by: New Zealander on Monday 07 April 14 09:53 BST (UK)

GR2

Many thanks

Alex G ;D