Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK. 30th July 2016. This is a participant Tossing the Caber in the Dufftown Highland Games.
This is a participant Tossing the Caber in the Dufftown Highland Games. The caber toss is a traditional Scottish athletic event in which competitors toss a large tapered pole called a "caber". It is normally practised at the Scottish Highland Games. In Scotland the caber is usually made from a Larch tree and is typically 19 feet 6 inches ( m) tall and weighs 175 pounds (79 kg). The term "caber" derives from the Gaelic word "cabar" or "kaber" which refers to a wooden beam. Highland games are events held throughout the year in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish culture and heritage, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt, and the heavy events, especially the caber toss. While centred on competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish culture.
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Location: Dufftown, Moray, Scotland, UK
Photo credit: © JASPERIMAGE / Alamy / Afripics
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