This past weekend the Branch participated in the 133rd annual Scottish Gathering and Games.  Last week the Press Democrat described the games as:

Gathering of the Clans

Brave heart or timid soul, kilted, Celtic or caber-less, all are welcome in

Pleasanton this weekend for the 133rd annual Scottish Gathering and Games.

Organizers expect some 50,000 Scots and other plaid-lovers to turn out

Saturday and Sunday for the games at the Alameda County Fairgrounds.

More than 70 Scottish clans will erect their tents for the annual

Gathering of the Clans. Athletes, musicians and dancers will compete in

highland dancing, drumming, fiddling, caber toss and fivea-side soccer

contests. Scottish, Irish and English food and drink will fortify and

lubricate the crowd.

The gathering starts at 8:30 a.m. each day, with a closing show of 800

pipers and drummers at 4 p.m. Tickets are $12 for adults, $8 for youths and

seniors, and free for children 10 and younger. Call 800-713-3160.

Here are some photos from this weekend’s activities.