SCOTLAND St. Fillan Highland Games - 1860 Antique Print Engraving

Description: Print Specifics: Type of print: Intaglio: Steel engraving - Original antique printYear of printing: not indicated in the print. Best estimate: 1860 Publisher: A. Fullarton & Co. Stead's Place, Edinburgh Condition: 1 (1. Excellent - 2. Very good - 3. Good - 4. Fair).Dimensions: 6.5 x 10 inches, (16 x 25,5 cm) including blank margins (borders) around the image. Paper weight: 2-3 (1. Thick - 2. Heavier - 3. Medium heavy - 4. Slightly heavier - 5. Thin)Reverse side: BlankNote: (1) Green color 'border' around the print in the photo is a contrasting background on which the print was photographed. (2) The print detail is much sharper than the photo of the print. Original Narrative: THE ST. FILLAN GAMES: THE village of St. Fillan's is of recent origin. It is situated at the east end of Loch-Earn, on the north side of the road leading from Perth into the West Highlands, through Strathearn, by Crieff, Comrie, and Lochearnhead; and is distant from Comrie five-and-a-half miles, and from Lochearnhead seven miles. It consists of a single row of houses, extending in the form of an irregular semicircle, from the inn at the lower extremity of the lake, partly along the lake side on the one hand, and partly along the river which, issuing from it, gives name to the strath, on the other. The St. Fillan's Highland Society, instituted in 1819, is, or rather was, an association of the gentlemen of the west of Perthshire, who held an annual meeting at St. Fillan's, about the latter end of August, for the encouragement and exhibition of Highland games and costume. On these occasions, a large square stage was erected on a level piece of haugh on the south side of the river, opposite the village, to which there is access by a timber bridge. Part of the ground surrounding this platform was railed in, and furnished with seats and awnings for the accommodation of the judges and visitors of rank. Behind these, a clear space was allowed as a promenade for the members of the society; and beyond the outer barriers, the mixed multitude of spectators found a convenient station on a semicircular sloping bank, from which they could easily see and hear the performances. On the opposite side of the ground, or that next the river, the carriages and other vehicles of the members were drawn up; and the whole being thus arranged in amphitheatrical order, and with a somewhat classical effect, the games were usually opened with a competition among the pibroch performers, for a handsomely mounted Highland bagpipe. After this and some other minor prizes had been awarded, the competitors in reel and hornpipe dancing, and the ancient sword-dance claimed attention; afterwards followed putting the stone,—flinging the hammer,—leaping,—running,—wrestling,—target-shooting,—boat-rowing,—and a variety of other manly and athletic exercises. Prizes were also awarded for the best exhibitions of full Highland costume. Martin2001 Satisfaction Guaranteed Policy! Any print purchased from me may be returned for any (or no) reason for a full refund including all postage. Internet seller since 1998.Five-star service.

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