The Tug of War competition is one of the most exhausting and competitively fought-over contests you will see. Here you will see 8 men pulling against another team of eight, coached by an additional member of the team who encourages the team and shouts instructions of technique to ensure they pull their opposite number across the line. It is surprising to find that tug of war is such a fiercely fought over event especially in the Highlands of Scotland. This event is well worth watching, the techniques are well established and enthralling to watch for the spectator
There is a show that airs on I think Disney Family Channel, called the World’s Great Festivals. It’s one of those shows that look so good in HD, and it’s very interesting. They did Sicily, and the Phillipines, and they also did the Scottish Highland one.
They do this march of the Clans where they march from Village to village, in full regalia, and having quite a bit of whiskey as they travel. Catch it if you can. I know they do some marches here, but the one through all the scottish villages was really neat.