Seventy years of bagpipes and brawn: The pomp of opening Grandfather Mountain's Highland Games

The 70th annual Highland Games opened Friday at MacRae Meadows on Grandfather Mountain, featuring athletic competitions, Celtic music and traditional Scottish attire. The weekend event marks a significant milestone for the long-running festival in Linville.

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