The Seaside Highland Games,held each october in Ventura Ca.,are one of the premier scottish

events in southern california.With great weather,friendly folks,its hard to beat.It was good to see S.S.I.E members present supporting their clans.

These young people put on wonderful displays of highland dancing.

The great clan stewart and septs.

Great vendors

Some fine craftmanship was seen at many of these booths.

Martha Hall [center] one of the finest pipers and piping teachers in southern california.Here she is getting ready to perform with the UCR pipe and drum band.Pipe-on Martha!

These are the kind of highlanders you want on your side!

Scottish Fiddlers playing the sweet.soulful music.

S.S.I.E Members Mr. and Mrs.Bloom these are great people,worth getting to know.Go CLAN GUNN!

S.S.I.E Members Joe and Marjorie Hosch.For many,many years,joe has been a major figure at highland games all over California.It was great to see them again this year in Ventura.

The LA SCOTS A world-class Grade-1 Pipeband,Great piping!

There were strongman events,and sheepdog events both very interesting.

S.S.I.E Members Dave Leffler and Joe Hosch. It was a great event,if you could not make it this year,try for next year.