This past weekend the residents of Winter Springs, Florida heard the strange sound of bagpipes in the air and smelled what could only be roasting meat wafting along with it. Follow the droves of cars and you would be lead to Central Winds Park where lines of kilt clad men and their maidens were making their way through the gates. Welcome to the 2018 Central Florida Scottish Highlander games. Held on the third week of January, spectators and participants alike could marvel at the hundreds of vendors, traditional highland athletics, dance, art, music, culture, food and a general Gaelic spirit that awoke the soul! We were greeted at the entrance by a gallant unicorn and his miniature partner who were posing for free photos and all the pets they could tolerate. Needless to say a pit stop was made for our own pictures. These horses were so cute and some of the most receptive animals I've ever seen in my life. lol After prying my children away from the unico
Lifestyle and photography by Lauren MacLeod