Luss Highland Games (LHG)
The first Luss Highland Gathering was held in 1875 and has been held annually since, except for a break during the two World Wars. It owns its inception to the enthusiasm of local farmers and sportsmen, all of which were member of the Luss Company of Dunbartonshire Volunteers. The Gathering was held for three years in the field north of the River Luss, but as it became more popular, the site was changed to the larger field on the south side, where it is held today. A more beautiful or romantic location for Highland Gathering could hardly have been chosen ; the River Luss bounds one side with Loch Lomond in the background whilst the wooded policies of Camstradden and the rugged Luss Hills complete a scenic picture that has evoked much appreciation and is a prime example of the outstanding scenery in this part of Scotland. In the early days the Gathering was, naturally, for the local people the great day of the year, and from the surrounding glens the farmers and shepherds would make their way to the village, not by the modern methods of today, but on foot, on horseback, in farmcarts or in carriages drawn by two or four horses. On arrival at the ground all vehicles were parked in a circle round the roped enclosure, therefore, the occupants had a comfortable seat and a good view of the sports field. Prices of admission were charged on a basis of so much for a two-horse and so much for a four-horse machine; an amusing incident relates to one Gathering when a four-horse machine from an outlying areas stopped before reaching the ground, unyoked two horses, and attempted to enter the ground at the lower price, but, he was spotted by the Secretary who expressed himself with such fluency that the driver voiced the opinion that the only two-horse machine which could get in unchallenged would be Elijah's chariot. Throughout the years the Gathering has remained relatively unchanged in character.
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Location: The Village of Luss in Scotland
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