Maine Lifting Stones

Scotland’s culture is unique in ways perhaps you were not aware of. Ancient Celtic and Viking cultures have historically held physical feats of strength with reverence and as a test for one’s worth in society. Originally they were called “Clach Neart” for ‘Stones of Strength’ or “Clach Cuid Fir” for ‘Manhood Stones’.

If you haven’t yet seen the documentary “Stoneland” we suggest you make it a priority. Afterwards you will understand why we are very proud to announce the release of a traditional Scottish test of strength that will be unique to our Maine Highland Games.

Modeled after the historic and famous Dinnie Stones which reside in Potarch, Aberdeenshire, we present to you all “The Maine Lifting Stones.” Each stone will have a ring handle attached to it. Both stones are to be lifted simultaneously and held for maximum time. There will be two sets: 1) the lighter set will weigh around 450 lbs total and is geared towards the women; and 2) the heavier set will have a combined weight of around 650 lbs and is geared toward the men and/or more advanced lifters. Both sets are made from local Maine granite.

Our hope is that anyone looking to work towards lifting the actual Dinnie Stones in Potarch will be able to use these as “stepping stones”. Every person who has a successful lift will be presented with a certificate, their lift will be recorded in the Maine Lifting Stones journal, and the best male and female lifters of the day will be awarded commemorative trophies.

We invite everyone to come test their mettle and become one of the first certified lifters written in the history books of the Maine Highland Games! Alba gu brath!

Women’s Open Format

Not only are we hosting the Mens Scottish Heavy Athletics World Championship by AD’s Steve Conway & Bill and Holly Crawford this year, we are having a Women’s Open Format and Regular Formats for men & women ran this year by AD Joshua Mackintosh

Womens Format:

Where you win one you win! Win all take all, either way you walk away with a nice chunk of change!

All the ladies in the Open Format get this fab T-Shirt (to the left) Designed created just for you with YOUR name on the back!

We want to make sure all women are supported and treated equal at our games. The Events Director (a woman ) created these shirts. By a woman for the women.

That’s just how we roll…..

We also have Men’s and Women’s regular Athletics.

Amateur, Light Masters, Masters & Lightweight

For this category, we have decided that there will be no registration fee and we never charge our athletes admission. All Athletes will receive a free shirt. a 40.00 value. We feel if you are going to come and spend your day throwing you should not be paying. Pack a lunch or go the the lunch wagon we have for clans and athletes.

If any of you are camping we have campsites at Windsor Fair Grounds for those who have camping gear you can order online under CAMPING 2025.. We also have a tented athletes village for those who travel from out of state or far away and can’t bring their own gear then give the Events Director an email EventsDirectot@SaintAndrewsMaine.org and let her know.

*Athletes Village is for Athletes only and you may have to bunk with another. We will have a few for a couple only.

We very much want our athletes to be together and part of our community and our family at the games!

Our waiver needs to be signed and turned into to the Athletics Director on the field BEFORE you can participate. If you do not have your completed online or emails to me at EventsDirector@SaintAndrewsMaine.org, we are sorry, but you will not be allowed to participate.