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Background

Although its proponents often claim an ancient origin, haggis hurling is almost certainly a modern invention. In 2004 Robin Dunseath, publicist for Scottish entrepreneur Tom Farmer and ex-president of the World Haggis Hurling Association, said he invented the sport as a practical joke for the 1977 Gathering of the Clans in Edinburgh, later using it to raise funds for charity at Highland games. 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... Sir Thomas Farmer, CBE, KBE, KCSG (b. ... For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ... Edinburgh (pronounced ), Dùn Èideann () in Scottish Gaelic, is the second-largest city in Scotland and its capital city. ... Opening ceremonies of 2004 Canmore Highland games Highland games are traditional competitions originating in the highland areas of Scotland and still held there and in other parts of the world where Scots have settled. ...

Two variations have developed, one enacted at festivals, the other a professional sport.

The present World Record for Haggis Hurling has been held by Alan Pettigrew for over 18 years. He threw a 1lb 8 oz Haggis, an astonishing 180 feet, 10 inches on the island of Inchmurrin on Loch Lomond in August 1984. Categories: Possible copyright violations ... Loch Lomond Loch Lomond (pronounced LOW-mond) (Scottish Gaelic Loch Laomainn) is a Scottish loch located in both the western lowlands of Central Scotland and the southern Highlands. ... 1984 (MCMLXXXIV) was a leap year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Rules & Regulations

The haggis must be of traditional construction.

Tender boiled sheep's heart, lung and liver with spices, onions, suet and oatmeal and stock stuffed in a sheep's paunch. Boiled for three hours.

At the time of hurling the haggis should be cooled and inspected to ensure no firming agents have been applied.

Rules dictate that the haggis must be packed tight and secure, with no extra "skin" or "flab."

The sporting haggis weighs 500 grams, with a maximum diameter of 18 cm and length of 22 cm. An allowance of ±30 grams is given and this weight is used in both junior and middle weight events.

The heavyweight event allows haggis up to 1 kg in weight, but the standard weight of 850 grams is more common, with an allowance of ±50 grams.

Events

There is a World Haggis Hurling Championship.

References

Revealed: the proud history of haggis hurling was just a hoax; Irishman invented 'ancient' art in 1970s, The Sunday Herald (Glasgow), January 25, 2004. Online version

External links

• The Association for Scottish Haggis Hurling, United States Branch
• A Lost Tradition – Haggis hurling