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		Calling of the Clans Once the Highland Clans of Scotland were raised to go to war or react to emergencies by 'The Calling of the Clans'. The local head of the 'Chief" Clan would give that order to gather the various Clans under his authority together. This call was made mainly to go to war. The various Clans came from miles around each carrying a torch which the Chief of that Clan joining would announce his joining and the number of men he had with him and then ending his announcement with "CLAN ****** IS HERE!!!". A good many of the Highland Games in America start their Games the night before with a "CALLING". Here is a picture of the torches carried by the various Clans at the Triad Highland Games.
		Scottish American Military Society Post 1775 Named after the Scottish Highlander, Col. Patrick Ferguson, leader of the British forces at Kings Mountain, SC where he was defeated by another Scot, Col. William Campbell, he was none the less a Highlander. Post 1775 is the only S.A.M.S. Post in the US named after a British commander. Post 1775 is one of the largest S.A.M.S. Post in America with one of the most active, largest, and colorful Color Guards in the Scottish American Military Society.
		Clan Row Triad Highland Games 2002 Many Clans Societies are represented at the Highland Games. This is just a small example of 'Clan Row'. Most Games in Scotland don't feature much of this and it seems that many Clans at Highland Games are mainly a North American phenomenon. The Societies and Clans gather at these Highland Games and tell of their Clans history, tartans, customs, and gain new members.
		The Massed Bands Triad Highland Games, 2002 Pipe and Drums Bands mass and perform together under the direction of one Drum Major. There is nothing like hearing the 'Massed Bands' performing.
		Scottish American Military Society Col. Patrick Ferguson Post 1775 Triad Highland Games, 2002 Post 1775 carries the seven original Celtic Nations flags.
		Pipe Band Individual Pipe Bands perform all through the day at Highland Games. Here Deep River Pipe and Drums at the Triad Highland Games in North Carolina, USA give the audience a close look at their group.
		Piper practicing to compete A lone piper plays and tunes up his pipes for competition at the Triad Highland Games in North Carolina, USA
		Turning the Caber Many feats of strength are evident at the Highland Games. Here a competitor 'turns the caber'. One of many sports originating in Scotland.
		Piping for the pure joy of playing the pipes! Sir Robert Bell plays his pipes for the joy of hearing them. You will either love pipes or hate them. There isn't much of a middle ground.