• Where: Edinboro University for the 16th annual Edinboro Highland Games and Scottish Festival opening today.

• How far: Less than three hours north of Pittsburgh

• How much: $5 general admission, children 7 and under free; other special events, $25 for Ceilidh dinner party and $15 for Kilted Mile.

• What to do: Started in April 1993 amid the typical Scottish weather of freezing rain and wind gusts, this three-day festival has grown to attract thousands to Edinboro. Includes dance and heavy athletic contests -- caber toss (20-foot, 100-pound wood pole), hammer throw, putting the stone -- rugby tournament, bagpipers, sheep to shawl weaving, fire eaters, storytellers and more. Main slate of events run 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. tomorrow on Edinboro campus. Full details: www.cs.edinboro.edu/~HIGHGAMES/home.php.

• Fun factor: 8, especially if haggis is not on the menu.

-- Virginia Linn