The Thrilling Sport of Caber Tossing: A Traditional Scottish Event

Caber (pronounced "kay-ber") is a traditional Scottish sporting event that involves tossing a large, heavy log end over end. The log is typically made of wood and can weigh up to 19 feet (5.8 meters) long and 20 pounds (9 kilograms) in weight. The objective of the game is to throw the caber so that it lands as close as possible to a 12 o'clock position, with the heaviest end pointing towards the direction of the thrower.

The sport has its roots in ancient Scottish logging practices, where loggers would compete to see who could toss the largest logs into the river or onto the shore. Today, caber tossing is a popular event at Highland games and festivals throughout Scotland and other parts of the world. It requires strength, technique, and precision, and is considered one of the most challenging and entertaining events in Scottish athletics.