Mary Campbell (Highland Mary) Mary Campbell (Highland Mary) Mary Campbell also known as Highland Mary, (was christened "Margaret", March 1763 – 1786) she was the daughter of a sailor in a revenue cutter named Archibald Campbell of Daling, whose wife was Agnes Campbell of Achnamore or Auchamore, by Dunoon on the Cowal Peninsula in 1762. Mary was the eldest of a family of four. Robert Burns had an affair with her after he felt that he had been 'deserted' by Jean Armour following her move to Paisley in March 1786. The brief affair started in April 1786, the parting took place on 14 May
BC Highland Games Scottish heavy events (caber tossing), pipe bands, highland dancers, whisky school, Celtic artisans, kids activities, stock dog sheep herding (TBD), live Celtic entertainment, beer garden, cultural activities, talks, workshops. Massed bands at end of day. Traditional events include: BC Highland Games The B.C. Highland Games and Scottish Festival is the second oldest continually running Highland Games in British Columbia, Canada. The games are run by the BC Highland Games Committee under the auspices of the United Scottish Cultural Society, out of the Scottish Cultural Centre in Vancouver. In 2019, an expanded Games with more events and activities will be held