Preserving Highland Traditions in Northeastern Nova Scotia

This book contains a foreword and 15 articles on various aspects of Highland culture in Northeastern Nova Scotia. The topics include Highland Games, heavy events competitions, the taigh ceilidh, fiddling, piping, dancing, milling frolics, bardic traditions, Highland dress, tartans, Gaelic language, nicknames, memorials, food and fishing practices. Each article is written by a different author who brings his/her own perspective. The foreword presents the Highland Gaels of Northeastern Nova Scotia in their historical context and the articles contain recommendations for preserving the culture. Read excerpt