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THE ARRAN BANNER 20 YEARS AGO

Saturday August 15, 1998

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With the recent Brodick Highland Games still fresh in our memories, we take a look back at the 111th games, which were held 20 years ago at the Ormidale Park in the summer sunshine.

Still going strong, these pictures offer a glimpse into the games from yesteryear which are recent enough to be remembered by some of those who still visit the games today.

 ?? 01_B34twe02 ?? Trophy winners Hazel Tod, Scott Clark, Colin Bryce and Chris Stanger.
01_B34twe02 Trophy winners Hazel Tod, Scott Clark, Colin Bryce and Chris Stanger.
 ?? 01_B34twe05 ?? Competitiv­e dad John Watson of Milngavie instructs son Sandy on the best technique to win the children’s race.
01_B34twe05 Competitiv­e dad John Watson of Milngavie instructs son Sandy on the best technique to win the children’s race.
 ?? 01_B34twe01 ?? The Isle of Arran Pipe Band marches to the games.
01_B34twe01 The Isle of Arran Pipe Band marches to the games.
 ?? 01_B34twe03 ?? Highland dancers leap into the air during the Highland dancing competitio­n.
01_B34twe03 Highland dancers leap into the air during the Highland dancing competitio­n.
 ?? 01_B34twe04 ?? An elevated view over the fields, competitor­s, spectators and Goatfell.
01_B34twe04 An elevated view over the fields, competitor­s, spectators and Goatfell.
 ?? 01_B34twe07 ?? Local heavyweigh­t Scott Clark throwing the hammer.
01_B34twe07 Local heavyweigh­t Scott Clark throwing the hammer.
 ?? 01_B34twe06 ?? A heavy events competitor tosses the caber.
01_B34twe06 A heavy events competitor tosses the caber.

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