Team Scotland trounced the Boston Brits in sports such as caber-tossing, Scotch Egg racing and the Yard of Beer Drink-off.
A picture-perfect spring day was the backdrop for the JP Scottish Olympics on Saturday, hosted by Hyde Square's The Haven restaurant and pub. Haven owner Jason Waddleton was the master of ceremonies as his Scotland Team faced off against the Boston Brits. A whimsical riff on traditional Scotland Highland games included caber tossing (basically, throwing a big wooden pole), a Scotch egg toss and relay, Haggis hurling, a big yellow boot toss and a yard of beer drink-off, featuring the just-released Haven Scotch Ale, the 70 Shilling Special. A talented bagpiper provided the soundtrack for the day of family fun and amusement. The games were part of The Haven's celebration of Boston Tartan week, which included a Scottish quiz night, Scottish …
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Erin
11:05 am on Monday, April 11, 2011
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