Donald Dinnie was born in Balnacraig, Birse, Scottland. His father was a stonemason.

Donald Dinnie, at the age of 16, won his first sporting competition by defeating local wrestling champion and strongman David Forbes in Kincardine O'Neil, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. He earned £1 in prize money. This sparked off an amazing athletic career spanning over 50 years and winning over 11,000 competitions.

Donald Dinnie was the Champion of the 1856 Scottish Highland Games. This championship win was the beginning of a 21 year streak.

Donald Dinnie was the Champion of the 1857 Scottish Highland Games.

Donald Dinnie won the Athlete's Champion Medal at the Ballater Highland Games in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The medal has the words "Champion Medal Awarded to the Most Successful Athlete at Ballater 1868" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7637/athletes-medal-awarded-at-the-ballater-highland-games

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Champion Medal at the Glenisla Highland Games in Glenisla, Angus, Scotland. The medal has the words "Glenisla H and F Society Champion Medal: 1859" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7633/athletes-medal-awarded-at-the-glenisla-highland-games

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Champion Medal for Putting the Stone at the Glenisla Highland Games in Glenisla, Angus, Scotland. The medal has the words "Glenisla H & F Society Champion Medal: For Putting Stone 1859" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7638/athletes-medal-for-putting-the-stone-at-the-glenisla-highla

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Hammer at the Glenisla Highland Games in Glenisla, Angus, Scotland. The medal has the words "Glenisla H and F Society Champion Medal: for Throwing the Hammer 1859" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7634/athletes-medal-for-throwing-the-hammer-at-the-glenisla-high

Dinnie Stones - Donald Dinnie performed a feat of strength by carrying two massive boulders across the width of the Potarch Bridge on the south bank of the River Dee near Kincardine O'Neil, Aberdeenshire, Scotland and then back across.

The two boulders were both made of granite and were originally used in the 1830's as counterweights for maintenance on the Potarch Bridge.

The boulders were were fitted with iron rings to which ropes were fixed so that scaffolds could be attached from which workmen could repair the bridge's outer face.

The boulders total combined weight was 733 lbs. The larger stone being 414.5 lbs and the smaller stone being 318.5 lbs.

The distance Donald Dinnie carried the boulders was 17 feet and 1.5 inches. This incredible feat of strength has only been accomplished by 5 men since, including Donald Dinnie's father.

After World War I the boulders went missing until 1953 when they were rediscovered by author, historian, and sports promoter David Pirie Webster. The 18th century Potarch Hotel features these boulders, now referred to as The Dinnie Stones, by their doorway as a challenge to strongmen from around the world.

Also featured at the Potarch Hotel is the 23 inch Donald Dinnie Presentation Figure.

Link - https://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/sportscotland/asportingnation/article/0015/
Link - https://godsofgrip.co.uk/blogs/all-things-grip/the-dinnie-stones-scotlands-hidden-gem
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Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Putting the Stone at the Montrose Highland Games in Montrose, Angus, Scotland. The medal has the words "Angus & Mearns Rifle Association Games Montrose 1860: Putting the Stone 1st Prize Won by" engraved on it. The medal was made by James Law and is made of silver.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7661/athletes-medal-for-putting-the-stone-at-the-montrose-highla

Donald Dinnie was the Champion of the 1861 Scottish Highland Games.

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Light Hammer at the Clova Gathering in Clova, Angus, Scotland. The medal has the words "Throwing Light Hammer Won by Donald Dinnie: Clova Gathering 1862" engraved on it. The medal was made by James Law and is made of silver.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7670/athletes-medal-for-throwing-the-light-hammer-at-the-clova-g

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Hammer at the Kincardine O'neil Highland Games in Kincardine, Fife, Scotland. The medal has the words "Champion Medal for Throwing Hammer 1862: Kin. O'niel" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7656/athletes-medal-for-throwing-the-hammer-at-the-kincardine-o

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Putting the Stone at the Kincardine Highland Games in Kincardine, Fife, Scotland. The medal has the words "Champion Medal for Putting Stone 28lb 32ft 1862: Kincardine" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7655/athletes-medal-for-putting-the-stone-at-the-kincardine-high

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Caber at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland. The medal has the words "Perth Highland Society: Champion Medal for Throwing Caber 1862" engraved on it. The medal was made by William Joseph Taylor and is possibly made of silver.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7648/athletes-medal-for-throwing-the-caber-at-the-perth-highland

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal at the Camphill Cross Roads Games. The medal has the words "Champion Medal Athletic Games Camphill Cross Roads Games 1862." engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7631/athletes-medal-awarded-at-the-camphill-cross-roads-games

Donald Dinnie was the Champion of the 1863 Scottish Highland Games.

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Tossing the Caber at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland. The medal has the words "Perth Highland Society: 1st for Caber. 1864" engraved on it. The medal was made by William Joseph Taylor and is possibly made of silver.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7652/athletes-medal-for-tossing-the-caber-at-the-perth-highland

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Hammer at the Perth Highland Games. The medal has the words "Perth Highland Society: 1st for Hammer, 1864" engraved on it. The medal was made by William Joseph Taylor and is possibly made of silver.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7650/athletes-medal-for-throwing-the-hammer-at-the-perth-highlan

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for the High Leap at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland. The medal has the words "Perth Highland Society: 1st for High Leap 1864" engraved on it. The medal was made by William Joseph Taylor and is possibly made of silver.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7646/athletes-medal-for-the-high-leap-at-the-perth-highland-game

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Hammer at the Braemar Gathering in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The medal has the words "For Throwing the Hammer 27lbs. 84ft. 10in.: 1865 Braemar Highland Society" engraved on it. The medal was made by M Reddie & Sons and is made of silver.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7674/athletes-medal-for-throwing-the-hammer-at-the-braemar-gathe

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Tossing the Caber at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland. The medal has the words "Perth Highland Society: 1st Prize for Tossing Caber. 1865" engraved on it. The medal was made by William Joseph Taylor and is possibly made of silver.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7653/athletes-medal-for-tossing-the-caber-at-the-perth-highland

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for the High Leap at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland. The medal has the words "Perth Highland Society: 1st Prize for High Leap 5 Feet" engraved on it. The medal William Joseph Taylor and is possibly made of silver.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7651/athletes-medal-for-the-high-leap-at-the-perth-highland-game

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Stone at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland. The medal has the words "Perth Highland Society: Champion Medal for Stone 22lbs, 37 Feet 1865" engraved on it. The medal was made by William Joseph Taylor and is possibly made of silver.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7647/athletes-medal-for-throwing-the-stone-at-the-perth-highland

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Hurdle Racing at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland. The medal has the words "First Prize for Hurdle Race 1865: Perth Highland Society" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7640/athletes-medal-for-hurdle-racing-at-the-perth-highland-game

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Putting the Stone at the Glenisla Gathering in Glenisla, Angus, Scotland. The medal has the words "Champion Medal for Putting Stone: Glenisla Gathering 1866" engraved on it. The medal was made by Wilson & Sharp and is made of silver.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7663/athletes-medal-for-putting-the-stone-at-the-glenisla-gather

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Hammer at the Dundee Highland Games in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. The medal has the words "Dundee Highland Society: 1st Prize Throwing the Hammer 1866 Gained by" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7665/athletes-medal-for-throwing-the-hammer-at-the-dundee-highla

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Putting the Stone at the Dundee Highland Games in Dundee, Angus, Highland. The medal has the words "1st Prize Putting the Stone 1866 Gained By: Dundee Highland Society" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7659/athletes-medal-for-putting-the-stone-at-the-dundee-highland

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Tossing the Caber at the Dundee Highland Games in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. The medal has the words "Dundee Highland Society: 1st Prize Tossing the Cabar 1866 gained by" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7639/athletes-medal-for-tossing-the-caber-at-the-dundee-highland

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Tossing the Caber at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland. The medal has the words "First Prize for Tossing Caber: Perth Highland Society 1867" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7678/athletes-medal-for-tossing-the-caber-at-the-perth-highland

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Hammer at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland. The medal has the words "First Prize for Throwing Hammer: Perth Highland Society 1867" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7675/athletes-medal-for-throwing-the-hammer-at-the-perth-highlan

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Putting the Stone at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland. The medal has the words "First Prize for Putting Stone: Perth Highland Society 1867" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7676/athletes-medal-for-putting-the-stone-at-the-perth-highland

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Putting the Stone at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland. The medal has the words "Champion Medal for Putting the Stone: Perth Highland Society 1867" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7672/athletes-medal-for-putting-the-stone-at-the-perth-highland

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Wrestling at the Dundee Highland Games in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. The medal has the words "'Champion Medal of Scotland for Wrestling: Gained by at Dundee 1867" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver and brass.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7657/athletes-medal-for-wrestling-at-the-dundee-highland-games

Donald Dinnie won the Athlete's Medal for Wrestling at the Dundee Highland Games in Dundee, Angus, Scotland. The medal has the words "Champion Medal of Scotland for Wrestling" engraved on it. The medal is made out of silver and brass.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7657/athletes-medal-for-wrestling-at-the-dundee-highland-games

Donald Dinnie co-founded the Aboyne Highland Games at a meeting held in the Huntly Arms Hotel in Aboyne, Scotland.

Link - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkDLOnzVLl0

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Putting the Stone at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland. The medal has the words "Champion Medal for Putting Stone 22lbs. 41ft. 21in.: Perth Highland Society 1868" engraved on it. The medal was made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7673/athletes-medal-for-putting-the-stone-at-the-perth-highland

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Stone at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland. The medal has the words "Champion Medal For Stone 22lbs. 41ft. 3in.: Perth Highland Society 1868" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7669/athletes-medal-for-throwing-the-stone-at-the-perth-highland

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Caber at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland. The medal has the words "Perth Highland Society 1868: Won by Donald Dinnie for Caber" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7666/athletes-medal-for-throwing-the-caber-at-the-perth-highland

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Putting the Stone at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland. The medal has the word "Champion Medal for Putting Stone 22lbs. 39ft. 8in.: Perth Highland Society 1869" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7679/athletes-medal-for-putting-the-stone-at-the-perth-highland

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Hammer at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland. The medal has the words "Perth Highland Society 1869: Champion Medal for Throwing Hammer 22lbs 100ft. 8in." engraved on it. The medal is made of silver.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7671/athletes-medal-for-throwing-the-hammer-at-the-perth-highlan

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for High Leaping at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland. The medal has the words "Perth Highland Society 1869: Champion Medal for Highleap" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7662/athletes-medal-for-high-leap-at-the-perth-highland-games

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal at the Culter Highland Games in Culter, South Lanarkshire, Scotland. The medal has the words "Culter Games 1869" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7630/athletes-medal-awarded-at-culter-highland-games

Donald Dinnie Presentation Figure - Donald Dinnie was given a Presentation Figure of himself from his 'Scottish Friends' in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The figure was carved by G. Robinson of Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The carved pine sculpture depicts Donald Dinnie, dressed in kilt and sporran and wearing a sash decorated with gilt embellished medallions. The figure has the words "Presented To Donald Dinnie Champion Athlete In Appreciation Of His Athletic Prowess By His Scottish Friends In Newcastle 1870" engraved on it.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/8017/presentation-figure-of-donald-dinnie

Donald Dinnie, around the time he decided to become a full-time athlete, he competed at the inaugural Powderhall Meeting at the Powderhall Stadium in North Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Scotland. The Powderhall Meeting is now referred to as the New Year Sprint. The event features races at dash, sprint, extended sprint, 300, quarter mile, half mile, mile, two miles and long distance.

Link - http://www.newyearsprint.com/
Link - http://www.anentscottishrunning.com/powderhall/
Link - https://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/sportscotland/asportingnation/article/0015/

Donald Dinnie was the Champion of the 1870 Scottish Highland Games.

Donald Dinnie traveled to America, first arriving in New York. He was met by a large delegation of Caldonians, who escorted him to the residence of Mr. John Malthman, ex-chief of the Brooklyn Caledonian Club, whose guest Dinnie was while he remained in New York. Dinnie's presene in created a warm enthusiasm for Highland Games for Scottish countrymen in America. All of the American papers spoke in high praise of Dinnie's appearance and athletic powers.

The Scottish-American Journal says:-"As the stalwart Dinnie, the beau-ideal of a strong muscular Highlander, dressed in the garb of Old Gaul, walked along the streets he soon drew the attention of the citizens, and his fine appearance was frequently complimented. He expressed himself satisfied by the kindly manner in which he had been received by his countrymen on his arrival."

Link - https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/197559194?searchTerm=donald%20dinnie#

Donald Dinnie was present at the annual games under the auspices of the Caledonian Club in Detroit, Michigan.

Link - https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/197559194?searchTerm=donald%20dinnie#

Donald Dinnie participated at the grand reunion under the auspices of the Caledonian Club at Haas' Park, which was named after Joseph F. Haas? (1857-1928), in Chicago, Illinois. Nearly 7,000 people were present for the event and at the time was the largest and most successful of its kind in Chicago.

The first game was a race between boys. The first prize was won by Christopher Sweetman and the second by William McMullen.

The second game was throwing the heavy hammer of 22 lbs. There were 10 competitors. The first prize was won by Donald Dinnie with 83'2" and the second by Donald Hughie with 57'10".

The third game was putting the stone of 22 lbs. The first prize was won by Donald Dinnie with with 34'8" and the second by Donald Hughie with 27'9".

The fourth game was vaulting with pole. The first prize was won by James Hogg and the second by John Avoy.

The fifth game was the hurdle race. The first prize was won by Donald Dinnie and the second by M. Dignan.

The sixth game was tossing the caber. The tree used for the occasion was 17 feet long and only Donald Dinnie could handle it, winning him the first prize. J.O. Mitchel? won the second prize after the tree was cut down to 14 feet.

The seventh game was the standing high jump leap. The first prize was won by Donald Dinnie with 4'5?" and the second won by James Monahan with 4'4?".

The eighth game was throwing the 56 lbs weight. The first prize was won by Donald Dinnie with 25' and the second by Donald Hughie.

The ninth game was hop, step and leap. The first prize was won by Donald Dinnie with 40'8" and the second by Thomas Nyban with 38'6".

Donald Dinnie also contended in and won first prize in the long race and running high leap.

The next in order was the Highland Fling. The first prize was won by James Lynie of Aurora and the second by James Kennedy of New York.

Next was the sword dance. The first prize was won by James Kennedy and the second by James Lynie.

After the conclusions of the dancing competitions Mr. John Kinzie? performed an original Indian war dance.

The last game of the event was quoits. The first prize was won by James Craig and the second by Peter Baner.

Link - https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/197559194?searchTerm=donald%20dinnie#
Link - https://www.chicagoparkdistrict.com/parks-facilities/haas-joseph-park
Link - https://idnc.library.illinois.edu/?a=d&d=NYC18700820.2.17

Donald Dinnie appeared at the Milwaukee Highland Games under the auspices of the Caledonian Club at Mitchell Grove in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

Link - https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/197559194?searchTerm=donald%20dinnie#
Link - https://emke.uwm.edu/entry/milwaukee-highland-games/

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for High Leaping at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland?. The medal has the words "Champion Medal for High Leaping 5 Feet 10.5in.: Perth Highland Society 1871" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7677/athletes-medal-for-high-leaping-at-the-perth-highland-games

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Hammer at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland?. The medal has the words "Champion Medal for Throwing Hammer 19lbs. 103 ft: Perth Highland Society 1871" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7667/athletes-medal-for-throwing-the-hammer-at-the-perth-highlan

Donald Dinnie won the Athlete's Medal for Putting the Stone at the Perth Highland Games in Perth, Scotland?. The medal has the words "Champion Medal for Putting Stone 22lbs 39ft. 7: Perth Highland Society" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7664/athletes-medal-for-putting-the-stone-at-the-perth-highland

Donald Dinnie was the Champion of the 1872 Scottish Highland Games.

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Champion Medal for Wrestling at the Aberdeen Highland Games in Aberdeen, Scotland. The medal has the words "Champion Medal for Wrestling: Aberdeen Highland Games 1873" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7635/athletes-medal-for-wrestling-at-the-aberdeen-highland-games

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Throwing the Hammer at the Braes of Gight Highland Games. The medal has the words "Gained by for Throwing the 16lbs Hammer at the Braes of Gight on July 25th 1873 All Commers" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7632/athletes-medal-for-throwing-the-hammer-at-the-braes-of-gigh

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Putting the Stone at the Aberdeen Highland Games in Aberdeen, Scotland. The medal has the words "Champion Medal for Putting Stone 20lbs. 41ft. 4in.: Aberdeen Highland Society 1874" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7660/athletes-medal-for-putting-the-stone-at-the-aberdeen-highla

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Throwing at the Aberdeen Highland Games in Aberdeen, Scotland. The medal has the words "Aberdeen Highland Games 1874: Throwing 1/2 Cwt Fairstand 29ft 3in" engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7654/athletes-medal-for-throwing-at-the-aberdeen-highland-games

Donald Dinnie was the Champion of the 1875 Scottish Highland Games.

Donald Dinnie was the Champion of the 1876 Scottish Highland Games.

Donald Dinnie left America and headed for the Antipodes, arriving in New Zealand in time for the Ashburton Caledonian Society Sports.

Link - https://www.bbc.co.uk/scotland/sportscotland/asportingnation/article/0015/

Donald Dinnie won an Athlete's Medal for Club Swinging at the Brisbane Games, Australia in Brisbane, Australia. The medal has the words "For Club Swinging: 50lbs Club 109 Times Round Head with Right and 73 Times with Left Brisbane 1884" engraved on it. The medal was made by R Bros and is made of silver and copper.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7658/athletes-medal-for-club-swinging-at-the-brisbane-games-aus

Donald Dinnie won the Athlete's Medal for Tossing the Caber at the Braemar Highland Games in Braemar, Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The medal has the words "Braemar Ra Highland Society for tossing the cabre." engraved on it. The medal is made of silver metal.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7627/athletes-medal-for-tossing-the-caber-at-braemar-highland-ga

Donald Dinnie Athlete's Presentation Belt - Donald Dinnie was given an Athlete's Presentation Belt. The presentation belt was made by Walker and Hall and is made of Silver and Gilt. The belt consists of ten silver plaques each moulded with a representation of Dinnie's various sporting activities, and engraved with summaries of his major achievements.

From left to right; The first plate has the words "Us this trophy we give several us this athletes best efforts recognised by such first class athletes as; Messrs James Fleming, George Davidson, George Mearns, Alexr McKay, Charles McHardy, Andrew Milne, & C. & C. ? and also by the gentlemen ana????? The Bon Chas. & W. Kerr & C." engraved on it and there is a mould of a nude Dinnie flexing.

The second plate has the words "for putting the weight won over 1800 contests best records putting a stone 16 lbs putting a stone 22 lbs putting a stone 24 lbs putting a stone fair stand 28 lbs 32 feet 10 in putting a stone fair stand 56 lbs 20 ft ? in ?? level 7 1/2 feet run 49 feet 6 in % 7 1/2 feet run 39 feet 9 in ? feet run 37 feet 9 in" engraved on it and a mould of Dinnie putting a stone.

The third plate has the words "Won over 800 contests for flat and hurdle races has done the 100 yds under 10? sec ?? won champion silver medal for hurdles at philidelphia and gold medal at Lucknow Canada 1882 same day winning the champion prize for the best heavyweight athlete in America. won the all round champion medal of Scotland at Coatbridge in 1864." engraved on it and has a mould of Dinnie running.

The fourth plate has the words "For Dumbells and weight lifting won over 200 contests best feats lifted 168 lbs one hand one life to stretch of arm above head lifted 132? in right & 120 in left two motions on palm of hand held 56 lbs arm & hand horizontal 76 seconds at Wagga Wagga N.S.W. 1882? Put up 250 lbs two hands." engraved on it and a mould of Dinnie lifting dumbells.

The fifth plate has the words "All round champion athlete of the world won over 1800 contests for leaping. During 1860 cleared the height of 5ft. 11in on several occasions. Got a record of 6fft. 1in. at Turriff Aberdeenshire. Best long lean 20 feet 1 in. Hop step & leap 44 feet. In proof of the all round abilities of this athlete he has also won some hundreds of prizes for step dancing, rifle shooting & ????? playing and has also been enthusiastic on roadsters and has won several good races." engraved on it.

The sixth plate has the words "For tossing caber won over 1400 contests unbeaten for over 40 years won championship of australia at caber and wrestling at Coulburn N.S.W. 1891. Beat all comers in S. Africa in 1898." engraved on it and a mould of Dinnie tossing caber.

The seventh plate has the words "For throwing 56 lb weight won over 300 contests best throw "Fair Stand" including 28 ft. by 2 feet 40 feet for height 13 ft. 11 in. un level length of weight ring 14 in. 4in chain "fair stand" 6 in. ? over bar." engraved on it and a mould of Dinnie holding a weight.?

The eighth plate has the words "Won over 2000 contests for hammer throwing best records un level "fair stand" by 4 ft 2 in stiff handle 16 lbs 132 ft. by 4 ft 8 in stiff hole 16 lbs 138 ft 8 in by 4 ft 2 in stiff hole 22 lbs 104 1/2 ft by 4 ft stiff hole 44 lbs 56 1/2 ft." engraved on it and a mould of Dinnie holding a hammer.

The nineth plate has the words "Winner of over 2000 wrestling contests in 1882 won the police gazette champion medal for mixed wrestling at new jersey U.S.A. won the all round championship of the world at Melbourne wrestling tournament in 1886? and proved champion of Scotland for close to? half a century" engraved on it and a mould of Dinnie wrestling another person.

The tenth plate has the words "Champion athletes belt presented to Donald Dinnie by his admirers in Scotland in recognition of his prowess as the most wonderful athlete of whom we have any record his unequalled feats of strength and ability number in successes and lengthened career stand unrivalled in the history of athletics." engraved on it and a mould of Dinnie with his arms crossed.

The belt is currently on display at Provost Skene's House which is currently a museum in Aberdeen, Scotland.

Link - https://emuseum.aberdeencity.gov.uk/objects/7623/athletes-presentation-belt

Donald Dinnie died at the age of 78 in London, England. He was living in poverty at the time of his death. He is buried at the Hanwell Cemetery in Hanwell, Ealing, West London, England.

Donald Dinnie was inducted into the Scottish Sports Hall of Fame in Edinburgh, Scotland. Distant cousin, Gordon Dinnie, proudly accpeted the cut glass trophy on his ancestor's behalf.

Link - http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/2530591.stm