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Southern Highlands News

Brigadoon kicks off this morning at Bundanoon

Saturday, 21 April 2012 17:21

The 35th annual Scottish highland gathering is being held in Bundanoon this morning.

Up to 15,000 people are expected to attend Brigadoon at Bundanoon Oval to enjoy a variety of Scottish events including highland dancing, medieval duelling, stalls and highland games like the caber toss, egg throwing and shot put.

President of the Bundanoon Highland Gathering Committee, Warren Glace says it all starts with the popular street parade at 9.30am

Photo courtesy of Highlands News

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