Scenes from the 70th Grandfather Mountain Highland Games

The 70th Grandfather Mountain Highland Games took place at MacRae Meadows from July 9 to 12, drawing Scottish clans and visitors from across the nation and internationally. The event continued despite rainy weather.

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