“…Where culture and national identity are significant characteristics of constructive recognition (Brewster, 2010(Brewster, , 2014, enjoyed through the continuance of indigenous cultural performance and intercultural exchange (Phipps, 2010). As highlighted by Azara, Wilthsier, and Greatorex (2018), increasingly the promotion of cultural events is utilized to increase visitor numbers, which can lead to challenges associated with commercialization. Given the contribution by the Scottish diaspora to the British Imperial growth and Dominion workforce, the cultural contributions and identity that the Highland Games offer fulfil the desire to preserve Highland traditions, dress, culture, and music.…”