Braemar gathering Highland Games Scotland
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Жыл бұрынSince we created this video, HRH the queen has passed away, RIP ma’am you'll be sorely missed.
Braemar gathering is the most prestigious highland games event in the calendar, attended by the Royal family and held at the princess royal and duke of fife memorial park, Cairngorms, Scotland.
We parked overnight in our camper van in the centre of Braemar for the games and watched bagpipe marching bands pass through the streets.
HM the queen normally attends but this year it was prince Charles and Princess Anne in attendance which pleased Sarah as Charles gave her a smile and we sand the national anthem to the royals.
The event is amazing, there's lots of sports happening including many different marching bands parading around the park.
Plenty of food and drink available and the atmosphere is superb! Especially as we'd originally booked our tickets for the 2020 event but, due to covid, we had to wait until 2022 to attend.
The drive to Braemar is stunning. From the South, it passes through Glenshee and the views of the Cairngorm mountains are spectacular.
We decided to retreat from Braemar for our second night and head south to the Kelpies to see them illuminated at night and take some photos. The rain had other ideas for us but it was an amazing weekend and we'll no doubt be back at the gathering in the future.
@ianpaul7895 Жыл бұрын
Hey! Thanks for sharing this. You're a lovely couple, and I very much enjoyed watching your video. The King County Highland Games, here in Washington state, has a nearly as beautiful backdrop as your Braemar Games. It's a two day event, with a free sing-along and ceilidh the evening before it kicks off, the last weekend of July, at the King County fairgrounds in Enumclaw, Washington. Seeing your games makes me deeply sorry that I missed ours, this last July. Anyway, thanks again. It was super. Especially seeing their Royal Highnesses, there. Very cool.
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
Thanks very much Paul! Your games sound amazing and we’ll certainly look it up if/when we head over to the states 😍 Braemar Gathering is so good, the atmosphere is full of excitement, the crowds are in great spirits and there were a few Americans watching too 😁
@TheNewbys Жыл бұрын
We love marching bands!! 👍👍
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
So do we! 🤩 Thanks for checking in kids 🙏🏼
@la_old_salt2241 Жыл бұрын
Great trip, loved the games. Greetings from Kansas USA.
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼 It was an amazing experience 🤩 Hello back at you from England 🏴
@TheBabblingBrookes Жыл бұрын
Still waiting to hear this operatic voice 🤪😜😜👍 It was quite an emotional video watching the games, and the queen would normally be there….guess there is a lot of things that will feel strange for a while. Great vlog and we adore bagpipes 😍😍
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
The bar didn’t have enough beer in stock for Sarah to really unleash 😂 It’s a very emotional period of time right now, but she’s got a great stand in. Oh the bagpipes were immense, you could feel it in your chest 🤩🏴
@TheBabblingBrookes Жыл бұрын
@@Professionalmoochers one day we will get to hear Sarah belt out an awesome song! 🤞👍
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
@@TheBabblingBrookes you’ll be sorry!
@TheBabblingBrookes Жыл бұрын
@@Professionalmoochers 😜🤣
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
Check your Instagram notifications 😬
@LifeistooshortCK Жыл бұрын
Looks like a great show. Love the bagpipes and marching bands 🙂👍
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
It’s such an experience, which you can’t capture on camera. Thank you both 🙏🏼
@Farlomous Жыл бұрын
very interesting video. would love to go to see the games, but they are always held at the start of College Football season here in the states
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
Maybe you should miss the football for one season 😉 it’s worth it!
@suzybeetravels Жыл бұрын
Brilliant video, looked like lots of fun at the games. You captured it all perfectly. Great footage of the kelpies all lit up 💜x
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🤩 It’s such a great event 👍🏼
@dave56t44 Жыл бұрын
Brill !!!
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
Cheers Dave 👍🏼
@dave56t44 Жыл бұрын
@@Professionalmoochers love your humour and honesty keep it up 👍🏻
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
Honesty is all we’re good at 😁
@gary1164 Жыл бұрын
Lovely video as usual and so topical too. All the best
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
Thanks Gary 👌🏼
@NorthbySouthwest Жыл бұрын
Well, after 6 months of trawling through various vlogs on campervans, we’ve finally come across you pair. You’re probably the best channel on here for a mix of content and making it genuine and funny 👏. Once my ears have stopped ringing from all those bagpipes, I’ll catch up on all your trips. Excellent work, look forward to more, love Dennis 👍
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
😂😂 thanks Dennis, our ears are still ringing too! Thanks for the great feedback too, everyone is good at something, our channel growth suffers because we document different kinds of trips but, that’s our life so that’s how it’s going to stay. Plenty more to come as we’re on the eurotunnel tomorrow 😉
@NorthbySouthwest Жыл бұрын
@@Professionalmoochers yes, I get the issue with channel growth, I also do a rugby league podcast with a similar philosophy, it’s taken 4 years to get established but we refuse to conform for ‘growths’ sake. Don’t change, play the long game, it’s great. we’ve started our camper channel recently and intend to just do our own thing at the cost of growth but I’m not arsed, just having fun with it😎
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
Absolutely, we started this channel for our own memories. I wouldn’t enjoy reliving our memories if we were just playing a game
@paulrobinson8263 Жыл бұрын
Just back from our Bavarian trip, thanks for the heads up on Ypres it’s one I’ll never forget..unknown to us the Queens death had just been announced 30 mins before the last post, we realised only when members of the congregation starting singing god save the king. Ace time in Germany with excellent weather 👌👍
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
Oh man what a memory!! I bet it was even more poignant. Last post is emotional enough on a normal night. Glad you enjoyed it, Ypres means a lot to us 🙏🏼
@paulrobinson8263 Жыл бұрын
@@Professionalmoochers yes means a lot to me being ex forces, the site was immaculate with free Wi-Fi, EHU and all facilities and literally 10 mins walk to the Menin Gate. Paid 18 euros per night, ace place 👍
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
Perfect 👌🏼
@karenhesketh5658 Жыл бұрын
Think you are feeling your Scottish heritage there , I’m sure “great grandma the man” had connections to Fort William . Loved it 👏
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
Well I didn’t know that!
@wanderingwakefords6850 Жыл бұрын
Cracking film.
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙏🏼
@CamperVanya Жыл бұрын
Oh yes, bring on the bagpipes, love 'em! That looked a fun day out. Sarah you're definitely well in with the King but Alan maybe brush up on your Scottish accent 😂. Great you got to see the Kelpies, despite the rain. 😃👍
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
It was amazing Sue! The band’s marching right past you, feeling the drums in your chest… 🤩 Sarah’s definitely in with Charles, no doubt be invited for afternoon tea in time. Did I sound more like Mel Gibson doing a Scottish accent?? 😂😂
@CamperVanya Жыл бұрын
@@Professionalmoochers erm no you weren’t even that good 🤣🤣😉
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
Maybe your WiFi wasn’t up to scratch and you didn’t quite hear it properly 😉
@CamperVanya Жыл бұрын
@@Professionalmoochers Aha, mmm, always a possibility!
@rodneyphillips5932 9 ай бұрын
Thank you. My wife and I will be in Braemar next month for the games. We are visiting England and Scotland for our 40th wedding anniversary. The video was great!!! Did you film the video with your phone? And, if not, what did you use?
@Professionalmoochers 9 ай бұрын
You’ll have an amazing time, it’s a really immersive experience! I filmed using a Sony A6600 camera but you’ll be more than fine capturing memories with your phone. Have a great trip 🤩
@rodneyphillips5932 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much!
@andyblake1849 Жыл бұрын
Tbh , I absolutely love Scotland but can only just cope with a small amount of fri..ing bagpipes. However Jules loves em so I lose..🤦🏻♂ great vid again. 🍻
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂 good job Jules wears the trousers then 💪🏼
@andyblake1849 Жыл бұрын
@@Professionalmoochers 😂😂
@alanbenham4139 Жыл бұрын
Super video guys
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
Thanks Alan 🙏🏼
@greenacresgirl6259 Жыл бұрын
Hi! What is the name of the tune playing in the background at 01:43? It plays for just a few seconds. Then I think it's played also at 14:48. Thanks!
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
Was it just the bagpipers we filmed? Or background music?
@greenacresgirl6259 Жыл бұрын
@@Professionalmoochers Hi! It was the tune being played in the background at 01:43. I think the tune being played at 14:48 with the shot of the bagpipers playing was the same as the background tune at 01:43 (but later in the melody), but am not positive. Either way, it's definitely the one at 01:43 that I'm curious about. Thank you!
@Professionalmoochers Жыл бұрын
I think it’s called ghosts of the rail. We get the royalty free music from epedemic sound 👍🏼
@charlessavoie2367 8 ай бұрын
What they wear is not a skirt, it's a kilt. It does everything a skirt does, hangs from the waist, places both legs together inside a single circle of fabric. But it isn't a skirt. Yeah, OK! Next person who shoots a wild hog in Alabama, tell the hog it wasn't a bullet, it was a cartridge.
@Professionalmoochers 8 ай бұрын
We know it’s not a skirt 😄😄
@DunkfaeOotnAbootWiUs 5 ай бұрын
Far too much scottishness going on in that video Al 😂😂
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