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Strength athlete lifting McGlashan Stones at 2010 Western Isles Strongest Man

The Western Isles Strongest Man was an exciting strongman competition. It took place in the village of Tong on the island of Lewis and Harris in Scotland. This event was usually held at the same time as the local Highland Games. Strong athletes would compete to win a special title, a trophy, and prize money.

What Was the Western Isles Strongest Man?

The Western Isles Strongest Man was a contest where very strong people showed off their amazing power. They would lift heavy stones, pull large objects, and do other incredible feats of strength. It was a big event for the community. People would gather to watch these athletes compete.

A Look at the Competition

The competition was a highlight of the Highland Games. These games are traditional Scottish events that include sports, music, and dancing. The strongman contest was a chance for local heroes and other strong athletes to test their limits. They wanted to win the title of the "Strongest Man."

Famous Strongmen Who Inspired Them

The athletes who competed in the Western Isles Strongest Man followed in the footsteps of legendary strongmen. Two very famous Scottish strongmen were Angus MacAskill and Angus Graham. These men were known for their incredible strength many years ago. They inspired new generations of strongmen.

Why Did the Competition End?

Sadly, the Western Isles Strongest Man competition faced some challenges. It did not get enough money or support from the community. The last competition happened in 2011. Because of money problems and less interest, the company that ran the Lewis Highland Games and the Strongest Man competition closed on March 14, 2012.

Past Champions

Here are the winners of the Western Isles Strongest Man competition:

Year Open Champion Local Champion
2011 Scotland Stephen Ferguson Scotland Stephen Ferguson Portvoller
2010 Scotland Stephen Ferguson Scotland Stephen Ferguson Portvoller
2009 Scotland Ranald Fraser Scotland Ranald Fraser Tolsta Chaolais
2008 Scotland John Macfarlane Scotland John Macfarlane Tong
2007 Scotland David Hart Scotland AJ Maclean Ranish, Isle of Lewis
2006 Scotland AJ Maclean Scotland AJ Maclean Ranish, Isle of Lewis
2005 Scotland Stuart Morrison Scotland Stuart Morrison Tong, Isle of Lewis
2004 Scotland Stuart Morrison Scotland Stuart Morrison Tong, Isle of Lewis
2003 Scotland D Eastwood Scotland Stuart Morrison Tong, Isle of Lewis
2002 Scotland Stuart Morrison Scotland Stuart Morrison Tong, Isle of Lewis
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