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Wooden cart used to 'transport' those incapable of getting themselves home!
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Circuses would often visit Blairgowrie and Rattray in the second half of the 19th century and through the 20th century, and when the Circus was in town, a Circus Procession involving animals to promote the show was a common sight. (image of Circus procession)
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Photo courtesy of Fred Oudney Collection
If the skirl of the bagpipes and booming of drums sets your heart fluttering, head for the Blairgowrie and Rattray Highland Games. Described as ‘ a blend of spectacle and fun’ the games presents a full programme of traditional highland games events as well as activities for all the family, including of course, the Blair v Rattray Tug O'War!
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The game of golf is said to have originated in Scotland, where, in the early days, players, using a bent stick or club, would hit a pebble over sand dunes.
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