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Though the games have spanned since before recorded history, it is said that races precursoring the games date back to the 11th century. These races helped determine messengers for King Malcolm the III of Scotland. It is also claimed that the Highland Games were an influence to the revival of the Olympic Games.
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Work and worship predominated for a long time as the church was strict about how leisure time was spent and what it was spent on.
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Golf has been mentioned as early as the 1200s and had many laws associated with it in the 1400s. Recognized as a Scottish invention, golf had also been played in the Netherlands and a game similar to golf had been played in China.
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Origins of Football in Scotland. Scotland is home to the second oldest football association in the world.
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The church's grip on recreation and leisure subsides a bit, gaining way for activities such as cock fighting, bare-fisted boxing, and football as well as lots of drinking.
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Bloody activities step aside for more formal leisure activities such as dance, theatre, music, and golf. Participation is more important than competition in this era. Church is pushing for people to get active with the church. Drinking has relaxed a bit.
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Competition starts to rise within recreation. Betting also becomes popular. Music and theatre thrive as does movies. Heritage is a big part of life and is celebrated through events like the Highland Games and through movies.