Am Bratach No. 191
September 2007
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2007 Assynt Games roundup
A local lady remarked how strange it was to have a Assynt Highland Games without Norman A MacAskill, whose death occurred this year. But a surprisingly fine day and a good natured crowd on August 10 saw to it that the “friendly games” continued in the same mould that Norman and his fellow Asainteachs established many years ago.

Chieftain Bertie Buchanan, who carried out his duties with aplomb, was described by chairman Sandy Johnston as the best whistler of 2/4 pipe marches he’s ever heard, praise indeed, coming from a piper!

The main prizewinners were:

SENIOR COMPETITIONS
Assynt Angling Club Cup, awarded to the North of Scotland Distance Fly-Casting Champion: i.e. highest aggregate points in Trout and Salmon Casting: Cathel MacLeod, Lochinver. Crichton Cup, awarded to the local competitor with the highest aggregate points in Salmon and Trout Casting: Cathel MacLeod. Culag Cup, awarded for Trout Fly Casting: Cathel MacLeod. Lochinver Cup, awarded for Salmon Fly Casting: Cathel MacLeod. MacAskill Cup, awarded to the local competitor with the highest aggregate points in the Field, Track, Hill Race and Heavy Events: John Hugh MacLeod, Strathan. MacIntyre Cup awarded for the highest aggregate points in Open Heavy Events: Bruce Robb, Fife. Haig Tankard warded for the highest aggregate points in Local Heavy Events: John Hugh MacLeod, Strathan. Angus Ross Memorial Shield, awarded to the winner of the Men’s Hill Race: Alexander MacLeod, Lochinver. Achmelvich Trophy, awarded to the winner of the Ladies’ Hill Race: Renata Konopka, Scourie. Norman Ross Cup, awarded to the Local Champion in Field and Track Events: Alexander MacLeod. Tug of War - Ladies: Ailsa and Co. Men: The Young Ones. Recharn Cup awarded to the competitor with the highest aggregate points in Senior Highland Dancing Competitions: Darra Wood, Tain. Mitford Cup - highest aggregate points in Senior Piping: Duncan Macleod, Ullapool. Andrew MacKay Piping Cup for Senior March: Ruairaidh Edwards, Inverpolly. Bratach Cup, awarded to the winner of the Piobaireachd - . Simon MacLeod Memorial Cup for Senior Strathspey and Reel: Duncan Macleod, Ullapool. Fleming Cup, awarded for highest aggregate score in Baking: Rhona Macaskill, Lochinver. Henderson Cup, awarded for highest aggregate points in preserves, vegetables and flowers: Caroline Tyson, Lochinver. Mackenzie Rose Bowl - highest aggregate flowers: Garry Smith, Raffin, Stoer.

JUNIOR COMPETITIONS Joan MacAskill Boys’ Cup - Field and Track Events, ages 13, 14 and 15: Chris Kirwan, Glasgow. Joan MacAskill Girls’ Cup - Field and Track Events, ages 13, 14 and 15: Camilla Little, Londonderry. Sutherland Cup - local competitor with highest points in the Beginners Trout Casting - . The Quaich - competitor with highest points in the Beginners’ Trout Casting: Struan Candlish, Ayr. Jane D MacLeod Memorial Cup - highest aggregate points for Junior Piping: Ross MacDonald, Cove. Alexander W Grandison Memorial Cup, awarded for Intermediate Piping, Strathspey and Reel - . Christy Buckie Cup - highest aggregate points for Intermediate Piping -. MacKay Cup - First local boy to finish Hill Race: Daniel Nelson, Lochinver. MacKay Cup, awarded to first local girl to finish Hill Race -. Nina and Iain MacAulay Glen Leirig Trophy - highest aggregate points in the 13 to15 Highland Dancing Competitions: Tara Campbell, Canada. The White Shore Cup - highest aggregate points in the under 12 Highland Dancing Competitions: Melissa Fife, Inverness. Assynt Pipe Band Shield, awarded to competitor from Sutherland with highest points in Highland Dancing Medal Competition -.