Tri-County Vanguard

Strongman tests strength on Scotland stones

Centuries-old village stones used for passage to manhood

- CARLA ALLEN THEVANGUAR­D.CA CONTRIBUTE­D

Throughout Scotland there are certain heavy stones revered through the ages as tests for strength. Each has its own legend and a record of names of people who lifted them.

Keith Surette, owner of Jones Gym in Yarmouth, became determined to add his name to some of those lists in mid-October after he watched the documentar­y Stoneland.

 ??  ?? Keith Surette, owner of Jones Gym in Yarmouth, spent time in Scotland recently, pitting his strength against lifting stones of legend.
Keith Surette, owner of Jones Gym in Yarmouth, spent time in Scotland recently, pitting his strength against lifting stones of legend.

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