Photos by Matthew Stephens and Rosalyn Stephens

SPOKANE VALLEY - Thousands of area residents filled the Spokane County Fair and Expo Center, 404 N. Havana St. on Saturday Aug. 5 to enjoy a day filled with Scottish tradition and entertainment. The 66th annual Scottish Highland Games were an exciting highlight to the weekend in Spokane Valley.

Scottish tradition was highlighted in music, dance, traditional goods and the event was highlighted by the athletic competitions.

Guests watched athletes compete in traditional Scottish heavy athletics including the hammer throw, caber toss, Breamar st...