Scottish Salmon Company helps ‘friendly games’ celebrate 40th anniversary

Known as the ‘friendly games’, the event - which gets under way on Saturday - attracts thousands of visitors from all over the world to Attadale Estate in Wester Ross.

The annual flagship ‘Heavy Events’ are always popular with spectators and this year participants will be displaying their impressive abilities clad in kilts and t-shirts provided by SSC.

To mark the 40th anniversary, SSC has commissioned Edinburgh-based artist Damian Callan to create a one-of- a-kind drawing of a kilted Heavy to present to the overall winner as a memento.

With more than 60 sites around the west coast of Scotland, including Lochcarron, sponsorship of the Highland Games was an opportunity for the SSC to celebrate and support this tradition with the local community.

Craig Anderson, chief executive at the Scottish Salmon Company, said: “We have supported the Lochcarron Highland Games for a number of years and are very proud to be headline sponsor for the second year in a row. The games are always a highlight for SSC and, of course, this year is extra special as the 40th anniversary.

“We wish all competitors the best of luck and look forward to cheering them on. The Lochcarron Highland Games are only possible thanks to the hard work and commitment of a team of volunteers who always deliver great entertainment, warm hospitality and a fantastic day for all who attend.”

Maureen Brown, chair of the Lochcarron Games Association, said: “To have the support of sponsors who truly value Scottish traditions is extremely important to us. The continued support of the Scottish Salmon Company means our 40th anniversary Lochcarron Highland Games look set to be the best yet.”

Highlights of the event on 21 July will include traditional Scottish sports, dancing, music and food - including samples of SSC’s finest sea loch fresh Scottish Salmon - plus a Speyside Falconry programme and the annual Hill Race.