Bert Sorin and USA Team Mambers, Lifting Dinnie Stones

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The Dinnie stones are at the entrance of a hotel at the bridge of Potarch near Kincardine O'Neil Aberdeenshire. These stones were originally used for tethering up horses while patrons ate and drank in the hotel.

Since Donald Dinnie (1837 - 1913) these stones have become legends. They are huge stones and have large rings attached. The smaller stone is 340lbs. The larger stone is 435LBS. Both stones have a total weight of 775lbs.

Donald Dinnie lifted both stones at the same time with bare hands.

(information about the Dinnie Stones is from Of Stones and Strength, by Steve Jeck and Peter Martin)

Keep the weights in mind when watching Bert Sorin and other members of the US Highland Team lifting the stones in the video. These are truly heavy stones. Lifted during their trip to Scotland.

Push the play button at the bottom right of the picture to watch the video.

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[craig sinclair]

Hi Bert,
just watched your video of you and the boy's at potarch lifting the Dinne Stones. You might be interested to know that i was born less than a mile up the hill from '' pottys''.
I read your post on the NASGA and thank you for the your kind words, but I will not be playing tennis. Good Luck in your Pro Career.
Best Wishes
Craig

[Bert Sorin]

Thanks Craig, good to hear from you. That is awesome that you grew up in that area. I look forward to hearing more about the big throws you have in you. Good to have you here, I would love to hear about your training!
Take care,
Bert