"The Highland Games" lyrics

In the land of the hills with the bony heather
Bagpipes, kilts and tossing of the caber
Glasgow, Perth, Dundee and Edinburgh
Let's go to the Highland Games

The band parades, the drum major's leading
Through the gates onto the field
Every tune has got a special meaning
When played at the Highland Games

And over on boards we see some Scottish dancing
It's the dance that has it all
The steps have been passed down for generations
To dance at the Highland Games

The saltire flag waves high up on the mountain
Also known as St Andrew's Cross
Scottish folk, so proud and so inviting
We are at the Highland Games

The tartan weave is made for every clan
In blue, red, yellow and purple also
Hunting, modern, ancient, dress or weathered
Dressed up for the Highland Games

It's summertime, but you better bring your wellies
Scotland's famous for it's rain
The crowd's will be there, sun or wind and hailing
They won't miss the Highland Games

It's tradition that has lasted many centuries
Passing down from elders of the families
Father, mother, daughter, Aunty Mary's brother
Celebrate at the Highland Games

When the day is over hearts are warm forever
Waiting for the games to come again
The pipes, the Scottish dancers, the tartans and the clans
Will return to the Highland Games