Dr Cameron Collins Cameron grew up on a cattle and farming property outside the gold mining town of Charters Towers in North Queensland. It was here he learned, (or inherited) a love of horses from his father. He went to Brisbane to study veterinary science in 1986 and following graduation, worked in mixed animal practice…
Message from the President – Nicola O’Driscoll Welcome to the 2024 annual Aberdeen Highland Games. This year we are celebrating 25 years since the running of the first Games in 2000. It is a pleasure to announce that The Chief of the Day is Dr Cameron Collins who is a local Veterinarian, along with being…
Sunday was a fantastic day at Muswellbrook Race Club for Aberdeen Cup. Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the Highland Games we had a touch of the new Upper Hunter Tartan. KULNURA won race 4 VINERY STUD B66 HCP 1500M for David Atkins with Samantha Clenton riding in the new Tartan jockey Silks. The Tartan was…
On Saturday 12th January, 2019 a special event took place at the Crofters Weaving Mill, Spring Ridge on the Liverpool Plains. This was a most significant event where those present were able to see the newly registered Upper Hunter Tartan (#12320) cut from the loom. These items will, in due course, be framed and presented…
The Upper Hunter now has its own official tartan, incorporating colours that tell a story of the history of the Hunter Valley. This tartan has become the 12,320th registered tartan in the world. The following considerations have been taken into consideration for a registration of the Upper Hunter tartan #12,320, as a District Tartan on the…
2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the Aberdeen Highland Games, which held its inaugural games on the 1st of July 2000. The Games committee, composed of a broad cross-section of the local community, wanted to create a catalyst around which the people of Aberdeen could rally, lifting their spirits and providing the community with much…