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Everyone's a little Scottish at the Highland Games | Hometown, Alaska

By Dave Waldron
Published June 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM AKDT
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Salmon Toss contestant Adrianne Wilson.
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Salmon Toss contestant Adrianne Wilson.
Douglass Fletcher Sisk / Alaskan Scottish Club
Weight for distance throw by athlete Matt Adams.
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Weight for distance throw by athlete Matt Adams.
Cassie Rupert Montague / Alaskan Scottish Club
Denali Stones being lifted by athlete Matt Hand.
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Denali Stones being lifted by athlete Matt Hand.
John Whipple / Alaskan Scottish Club
Attendees enjoy refreshments in the tea tent at the Alaska Scottish Highland Games.
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Attendees enjoy refreshments in the tea tent at the Alaska Scottish Highland Games.
John Whipple / Alaskan Scottish Club
Alaska Celtic Pipes and Drums.
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Alaska Celtic Pipes and Drums.
John Whipple / Alaskan Scottish Club

We are looking ahead to an annual event that celebrates all things Scottish, from bagpipes, to tea, to tug of war and much more. The Scottish Highland Games will be taking place at the Alaska State Fairgrounds June 28 and 29. On this episode, we give you a full showcase of the things you can find at this year’s event. Later on the program we talk with a competitor who specializes in heavy athletics.

HOST: Dave Waldron

GUESTS:
Jeni McDaniel, Executive Director of the Alaskan Scottish Club
Nelson Alger, board member, Alaskan Scottish club/competitor

LINKS:
Alaska Scottish Highland Games information
Alaskan Scottish Club website
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Dave Waldron
Dave Waldron began his radio career in 2000 as a volunteer DJ at UAA’s radio station KRUA 88.1, where he hosted a weekend music show. In 2004 he was hired as the station’s music director, and held the position until his graduation in 2007. He was hired by Alaska Public Media in 2008 and since then has worked as an audio engineer, editor, and producer. He currently runs his own small business AK Audio Pro, and is a host of Alaska Public Media’s Hometown, Alaska.
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