Highland Games & Scottish Traditions
Highland Games, which have their origins in the Scottish clan system, date back 300 years and continue to take place across Scotland between May and September each year. People from all over the world compete in heavy events such as the caber toss, as well as athletics, piping, drumming and dancing. Spectators often enjoy a picnic and a ‘wee dram’ whilst they soak up the celebratory atmosphere.
The 2011 Highland Games Calendar is outlined below:
Information provided by www.visitscotland.com:
8 May
GOUROCK HIGHLAND GAMES
Gourock Park, Gourock
12.00-18.00
A successful programme of traditional events such as the Gourock Pipe Band Championship, West of Scotland Highland Dance Championship and heavyweight events. Children’s entertainers, bird of prey displays, a parachute display and archery, make it a great family day out.
Tel: 01475 715555
Email: theeventsteam@inverclyde.gov.uk
www.gourockhighlandgames.org.uk
21 May
SCOTTISH PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
Dumbarton
Pipe bands from across Scotland compete.
Tel: 0141 2215414
www.rspba.org
22 May
GORDON CASTLE GAMES AND COUNTRY FAIR
Gordon Castle, Fochabers, Morayshire
11.00-17.00
Traditional Highland games.
Tel: 0141 7705459 / 07786 690607
Email: hmdseries2@hotmail.com
28-29 May
ATHOLL GATHERING AND HIGHLAND GAMES
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire
Local events start from 10.00, official march on at 13.15
A traditional Highland games with events such as Highland dancing, solo piping, light and heavy field events and the Scottish Tug o’ War Championship.
Tel: 01796 481207
Email: office@blair-castle.co.uk
www.blair-castle.co.uk
28 May
BLACKFORD HIGHLAND GAMES
Games Park, Blackford
Traditional Highland games.
Email: info@blackfordhighlandgames.co.uk
www.blackfordhighlandgames.co.uk
4 June
CORNHILL HIGHLAND GAMES
Cornhill Playing Field, Cornhill, Banff
11.00-17.00
A traditional Highland games with light and heavy events, tug o’ war, Highland dancing, pipe bands, children’s races, a road race and a hill race. There will also be refreshment stalls and a licensed bar.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £2
Tel: 01466 751407
Email: shonahay@talktalk.net
www.cornhillgames.org.uk
4 June
HELENSBURGH & LOMOND HIGHLAND GAMES
Helensburgh Rugby Club, Helensburgh
A traditional event which includes heavy weight events, pipe bands, Highland dancing, running events and a hill race. Championships awarded include the Scottish 22lb Shot Putt, British 90m Foot Race and the Scottish 200m Foot Race.
Adult £4, Child/Concessions £2, Family (2 adults & 2 children) £10, Children under 5 free
Tel: 01463 676281
Email: alison@comlinks.org.uk
www.helensburghandlomondgames.co.uk
4 June
SHOTTS HIGHLAND GAMES
Hannah Park, Shotts
13.00-17.30
Events including Highland dancing, a pipe band competition with over 40 pipe bands, traditional heavy events including tossing the caber, a school sports and Highland games programme and a number of novelty displays and attractions.
Adult £3, Child/Concessions £2
Tel: 01501 823560
Email: helen.shotts@virgin.net
www.shottshighlandgames.org.uk
5 June
CARRICK LOWLAND GATHERING
Victory Park, Girvan
The Lowland Gathering includes pipe band competitions, Highland dancing, heavy weights events, stalls, archery, "owl magic" and all the fun of the fair. There is something for everyone.
www.girvanattractions.yolasite.com/lowland-gathering.php
5 June
MARKINCH HIGHLAND GAMES
John Dixon Park, Markinch
From 12.30
Traditional Highland games with events including Highland dancing, heavyweights, solo piping, running and cycling.
Tel: 01592 751667
Email: secretary@shga.co.uk
www.shga.co.uk
11 June
ABERLOUR HOUSE JUNIOR HIGHLAND GAMES
Gordonstoun School, Duffus, Nr Elgin
11.00-17.00
The Junior Highland games are especially tailored for children. There are stalls, games
and attractions as well as Highland games competitions for primary schools. All proceeds will be donated to a local charity.
Adult £3
Tel: 01343 837971
Email: mcveanr@gordonstoun.org.uk
www.gordonstoun.org.uk
11 June
BEARSDEN & MILNGAVIE HIGHLAND GAMES
West of Scotland Rugby Ground, Milngavie
A fusion of traditional Highland games with a modern twist.
Email: info@bearsdenmilngaviehighlandgames.com
www.bearsdenmilngaviehighlandgames.com
12 June
STRATHMORE HIGHLAND GAMES
Glamis Castle, Nr Forfar, Angus
12.30-17.00
A traditional Highland games hosting 3 championship events, Scottish Caber Tossing, Scottish Open Tug o’ War and Scottish 800 metres Cycling.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £3, Family £15, Parking £1
Tel: 01307 840319
Email: websterglamis@btinternet.com
www.highlandgames-sga.com
18 June
NEWBURGH HIGHLAND GAMES
Robbie’s Park, Newburgh, Fife
Commences at 13.00
Traditional Highland games with Highland dancing, heavy and light field events, running and cycling.
Tel: 01337 840051
18 June
OLDMELDRUM SPORTS AND HIGHLAND GAMES
Oldmeldrum Pleasure Park, Oldmeldrum
10.30-17.30
Traditional Highland games, heavy events including hammer throwing and the British Caber Championship, light events, Highland dancing, the European Tug O’ War Championship, 5 mile run, arena displays, massed pipe bands, drum major displays, trade stands and a fun fair.
Adult £6, Child £2, Concessions £4, Parking £2
Tel: 07976 650763
Email: oldmeldrum-sports@hotmail.co.uk
www.oldmeldrum.co.uk
*18 June
WEST END FESTIVAL HIGHLAND GAMES
Hughenden Playing Fields, Glasgow
09.30-17.30
The games will include traditional events including piping, Highland dancing and heavy events. Also featured will be guest attractions, trade and exhibition stands, a beer tent and on-site catering.
Adult £6, Child/Concessions £3
Tel: 07503 170811
19 June
ABERDEEN’S HIGHLAND GAMES
Hazelhead Park, Aberdeen
10.00-17.30
The event delivers a traditional programme of Highland games including Scottish 725kg Tug o' War Championship, heavy and light events, track and field events, dancing, pipe bands and solo piping competitions. Additional family entertainment also available.
Tel: 01224 523842
Email: dparrott@aberdeencity.gov.uk
www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/highlandgames
25 June
BRITISH PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
Annan, Dumfriesshire
Tel: 0141 2215414
www.rspba.org
25 June
CERES HIGHLAND GAMES AND RACES
The Bow Butts, Ceres, Fife
Traditional Highland games with a cheerful mix of pipe music, dancing, wrestling, heavy events, cycling and running. There will be shows, stalls, a refreshment tent and, of course, the magnificent GamesBurger barbeque. The oldest FREE games in Scotland.
Email: secretary@ceresgames.co.uk
www.ceresgames.co.uk
25 June
DRUMTOCHTY HIGHLAND GAMES
Drumtochty Castle Grounds, Auchenblae
11.00-17.00
Traditional Highland games including heavy events, tug o’ war, Highland dancing, mace over the bar, Finela Hill Race, kids races and a pillow fight
Adult £6, Child £3
Tel: 01561 378469
www.drumtochtyhighlandgames.com
26 June
CHATELHERAULT COUNTRY PARK HIGHLAND GAMES
Chatelherault Country Park, Hamilton
11.30-17.30
Traditional Highland games.
Tel: 0141 7705459 / 07786 690607
Email: hmdseries2@hotmail.com
2 July
GAIRLOCH HIGHLAND GATHERING
Sands Caravan and Camping Park, Gairloch
10.00-00.00
A day full of fun for everyone, with a variety of events, attractions and stalls the day is rounded off with a ceilidh followed by a grand marquee dance. A true west coast gathering where you can experience true Highland hospitality in the beautiful Wester Ross.
Tel: 07714 760550
Email: fjcam82@hotmail.com
2 July
GLENGARRY HIGHLAND GAMES
Invergarry Shinty Field, Invergarry
13.00-17.00
A traditional Highland games with heavy, track and field events, hill race, children’s races, tug o’ war, Highland dancing and the Lochaber pipe band. With children’s mini games, pet dog show, trade stalls and attractions.
Adult £5, Child 50p, Concessions £2.00
Tel: 01809 511260
Email: gregandali@talk21.com
2 July
LUSS HIGHLAND GATHERING
Luss Games Field, Luss
Traditional Highland games.
Tel: 01389 762854
www.lusshighlandgames.co.uk
3 July
CUPAR HIGHLAND GAMES
Duffus Park, Cupar, Fife
10.30-17.00
Traditional Highland games with events including Highland dancing, field and track events, pipe bands, a junior Highland games, trade stands and a fun fair.
Tel: 01334 476413
Email: rosemaryjmid1506@aol.com
www.cuparhighlandgames.org
6 July
KENMORE HIGHLAND GAMES
Sports Field, Kenmore, Perthshire
An evening Highland Games held in a unique and beautiful setting. Includes heavy and track events, highland dancing, hill race, tug o' war, trade stalls and events for adults and children.
Tel: 01887 830281
Email: sarahj146@btinternet.com
9 July
THE FAMOUS ALVA GAMES
Johnstone Park, Alva
12.30-17.30
Traditional Highland games with athletics, Highland dancing, cycling, heavy events, hill races, pipe band display, fun fair, amusements and trade stands.
Adult £6, Child 5-16/Concessions £3, Child under 5 free, Parking £2
Tel: 01786 813523
Email: alvagamessec@btinternet.com
www.alvagames.co.uk
9 July
FORRES HIGHLAND GAMES
Grant Park, Forres, Moray
12.00-17.30
A traditional Highland games including massed pipe bands, Highland dancing, tug o’ war, athletics, heavy events, solo piping, grass cycling and a 10k road race.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £2
Tel: 01309 673289
Email: michaelwscott@lineone.net
www.forreshighlandgames.fsnet.co.uk
10 July
SEKONDA STIRLING HIGHLAND GAMES
North Kersebonny, Stirling
11.30-17.30
Highland games with events including Highland dancing, heavyweights, solo piping tug o’ war, sprints, road race and pipe bands.
Adult £8, Child free with parents, Concessions £4.00, parking £3
Tel: 07788 893600
Email: sshg@live.co.uk
www.sshg.org.uk
16 July
LEWIS HIGHLAND GAMES
Tong, Isle of Lewis
12.00-18.00
Traditional Highland games event with heavy and strongman events, Highland dancing, pipe bands and other events including a fun fair and freefall parachute team.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £2
Email: info@lewishighlandgames.co.uk
www.lewishighlandgames.co.uk
16 July
LOCHCARRON HIGHLAND GAMES
Attadale Estate, Strathcarron, Ross-shire
11.30-17.00
Traditional Highland games.
Adult £5, Child £2, Concessions £3
Tel: 01520 722554
Email: gamesadmin@lochcarrongames.org.uk
www.lochcarrongames.org.uk
16 July
MORVERN HIGHLAND GAMES
Knock Park, Lochaline, Morvern
The Morvern Highland games are a very friendly, authentic games in a stunning rural setting. They have been described as “the most scenic games in Scotland”.
Email: info@morverngalaweek.co.uk
www.morverngalaweek.co.uk
16 July
ST RONAN’S BORDER GAMES
Victoria Park, Innerleithen
13.30-17.30
Professional running meeting with senior and junior hill racing. Family day with magic man entertainment, catering and a beer tent.
Adult £2.50
Tel: 01896 870316
Email: stronansgames@googlemail.com
16 July
TAYNUILT HIGHLAND GAMES
Sports Field, Taynuilt, Argyll
11.00-17.00
Traditional Highland games including piping and dancing competitions, heavy and track events and various stalls.
Tel: 01866 822267
Email: info@taynuilthighlandgames.com
www.taynuilthighlandgames.com
16 July
TOMINTOUL HIGHLAND GAMES
Public Park, Tomintoul
One of the oldest Highland Games in the calendar, the Tomintoul Highland Games celebrate all things Scottish. Alongside the heavy sports, there are piping competitions, Highland dancing and the Tomintoul Hill Race.
Tel: 01807 580407
Email: tisha.thg@virgin.net
17 July
MELLERSTAIN HOUSE HIGHLAND GAMES & COUNTRY FAIR
Gordon, Berwickshire
11.30-17.30
Traditional Highland Games
Tel: 0141 7705459 / 07786 690607
Email: hmdseries2@hotmail.com
17 July
ROSNEATH PENINSULA HIGHLAND GATHERING
Howie Memorial Park, Rosneath
09.30-17.30
Traditional Highland games.
Tel: 01436 831406
Email: grahamacsmith@talktalk.net
www.rosneathgames.co.uk
17 July
STONEHAVEN HIGHLAND GAMES
Mineralwell Park, Stonehaven
Traditional Highland games.
Tel: 01224 879786
Email: mrkenscott@btinternet.com
17 July
THORNTON HIGHLAND GATHERING
Memorial Park, Thornton
11.00-17.30
Traditional Highland games.
Tel: 01592 771306
Email: floramackie@aol.com
www.thorntonhighlandgames.co.uk
17 July
KINLOCHARD ROB ROY MINI HIGHLAND GAMES
Kinlochard Village Hall & Loch Side Field, Kinlochard, Stirling
Pipe band Parade leaves Forest Hills Hotel at 11.30 am
Fantastic Family Day out for Scots and visitors alike. Traditional Games Events, Battle Re-enactment, Search & Rescue Dog Display, Fun in the Loch, Kids Games & Events, Heavy Events, Highland Dancing, Pipe Band, Watery events on Loch Ard, Races, Tug'o' War, side shows, amusements, Bar, tea Tent and Burgers.
Tel: 01877387264
Email: K.lamb142@btinternet.com
http://www.kinlochard.org/gala_2010.html
18 July
BURNTISLAND HIGHLAND GAMES
Burntisland Links, Burntisland
These games are the second oldest in the world dating back to 1652. The market day tradition is kept alive with a large number of market traders descending on the town for the day with bumper crowds attending the games, market and summer fairground.
Tel: 01592 873090
Email: joycekelly@btinternet.com
www.burntislandhighlandgames.co.uk
19 July
INVERARAY HIGHLAND GAMES
Winterton Park, Castle Grounds, Inveraray
09.00-17.30
Solo piping, Highland dancing, heavy, track and field events (including the World Caber Championships), cycling, wrestling and performances by pipe bands. Also includes a funfair and trade stands.
Adult £8, Child £3, Concessions £5, Family Ticket £18
Tel: 01499 302458/302203
Email: secretary@inveraray-games.co.uk
www.inveraray-games.co.uk
20 July
SOUTH UIST HIGHLAND GAMES
Askernish Machair, Nr Lochboisdale
10.00-18.00
Highland games consisting of heavy events, junior events, senior and junior piping, Highland dancing, running and jumping events, various stalls and shows for children.
Adult £5, Child £1
Tel: 01878 700509
Email: ardachy340@aol.com
21 July
ISLE OF MULL HIGHLAND GAMES
Erray Park, Tobermory
Traditional Highland games.
Tel: 01688 302270
Email: f.kirsop18@btinternet.com
23 July
AIRTH HIGHLAND GAMES
Northgreens Park, Airth, Falkirk
11.00-18.00
Highland games events including heavy events, running, cycling, tug o’ war, Highland dancing, smiddy stane, all grades pipe band and drum majors competitions, fun fair and trade stalls.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £2.50, Parking £1
Tel: 01324 831712 / 07712 385159
Email: alexj.dettlaff@virgin.net
www.airthgames.co.uk
23 July
BALQUHIDDER, LOCHEARNHEAD AND STRATHYRE HIGHLAND GAMES
Games Park, Lochearnhead
12.30-18.00
A traditional Highland games including track and field events, Highland dancing and piping events and a Gathering for the McNab, Stewart, McGregor and McLaren Clans.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £3
Tel: 01567 830268
Email: gus.dundhu@btinternet.com
www.lochearnheadhighlandgames.co.uk
23 July
CITY OF INVERNESS HIGHLAND GAMES
Northern Meeting Park Arena, Inverness
11.00-20.00
The biggest Highland games in the North of Scotland in the heart of Inverness joins forces with the Highlands Armed Forces Day celebrations for an unmissable event.
Adult £7, Child/Concessions £3, Parking £2
Tel: 01463 663823
Email: gerry.reynolds@highland.gov.uk
www.invernesshighlandgames.com
29 July
DURNESS HIGHLAND GATHERING
Shore Park, Durness, Sutherland
Traditional Highland games.
Tel: 01971 511343
Email: yvonnemackay1975@hotmail.com
www.durnesshighlandgathering.co.uk
30-31 July
CALLANDER HIGHLAND GAMES
Ben Ledi Park, Mollands Road, Callander
13.00-17.30
Traditional Highland games junior Highland games World Ladies Highland Games Challenge a craft tent fun & fairs etc.
Adult £8, Child/Concessions £4
Tel: 07748 034672
Email: info@callanderhighlandgames.co.uk
www.callanderhighlandgames.co.uk
30 July
DUFFTOWN HIGHLAND GAMES
Mortlach School, Dufftown
Traditional Highland games.
Tel: 01340 820342
www.dufftownhighlandgames.org
30 July
HALKIRK HIGHLAND GAMES
Recreation Park, Halkirk
Traditional Highland games including heavy and light field events, running & cycling events, tug o’ war, Highland dancing and piping.
Tel: 01955 606206
Email: mciengineering@aol.com
www.halkirkgames.co.uk
30 July
KILMORE AND KILBRIDE HIGHLAND GAMES
Mossfield Stadium, Oban
A full programme of events including athletics, heavy events, high jump, hammer, shot putt, weight over the bar and caber tossing, Highland dancing, piping, children’s races and novelty events for all ages, side shows and refreshments,.
Tel: 01852 316279
Email: ms.lindy.walker@gmail.com
www.kilmore-and-kilbride-highland-games.co.uk
31 July
ST ANDREWS HIGHLAND GAMES
Station Park, St Andrews
Tel: 01334 476305
Email: ig2@st-andrews.ac.uk
www.albagames.co.uk
3 August
ISLE OF SKYE HIGHLAND GAMES
The Lump, Portree
09.45-16.00
Traditional Highland games with a two day piping competition starting on Tuesday 2 August.
www.skye-highland-games.co.uk
3 August
KILLIN HIGHLAND GAMES
Breadalbane Park, Killin
Traditional highland games with piping competitions, highland dancing competitions, hill race, stalls and side shows.
Tel: 07836 514072
Email: yvonnegall@live.co.uk
www.killingames.co.uk
5 August
DORNOCH HIGHLAND GAMES
The Meadows Park, Dornoch
Heavy events, solo piping, Highland dancing, light field events, running and cycling.
Tel: 01463 223745 / 07774 023917
Email: joan.buchanan@hotmail.co.uk
6 August
ABERLOUR STRATHSPEY HIGHLAND GAMES
11.00-17.30
Traditional Highland games with massed pipe bands. Highland dancing, heavy and light events, tug o’ war, overseas haggis hurling event, licensed bar, funfair and stalls. The day finishes with a fancy dress parade at the Alice Littler Memorial Park at 6.30pm.
Adult £6 Child £3
Tel: 01340 871278
Email: maggie@orangehome.co.uk
6 August
ABOYNE HIGHLAND GAMES
The Village Green, Aboyne
10.15-17.30
Traditional Highland games with heavy events, light events, fiddle competition, piping, dancing and a hill race. There will also be a large selection of trade stands and a fun fair.
Adult £7, Child £2
Tel: 01339 886049
Email: morag.mcbeath@btinternet.com
www.aboynegames.com
6 August
BRODICK HIGHLAND GAMES
Ormidale Sports Ground, Brodick
11.00-17.00
Traditional but informal games with 4 pipe bands, highland dancing, heavy events and athletics races for 3 to 100 year olds.
Tel: 01770 302754
Email: bham@tbmr.freeserve.co.uk
6 August
DUNDONALD GAMES
Dundonald Castle, Dundonald, Ayrshire
12.00-18.00
Highland games with events including a pipe band contest (grades 1 to 4), solo Highland dancing and heavy events.
Tel: 07870 212665
Email: info@dundonald-games.org.uk
www.dundonald-games.org.uk
6 August
INVERKEITHING HIGHLAND GAMES
A traditional games event with Highland dancing, heavy events, solo piping, running and cycling. Special events include the Scottish 6400 metres Cycle Championship and pipe band and drum major contests.
Tel: 01383 414391
Email: a.b.mcgarry@gmail.com
6 August
NEWTONMORE HIGHLAND GAMES
The Eilan, Newtonmore, Inverness-shire
12.00-17.30
Traditional Highland games with Highland dancing, piping, heavy events, running, jumping, throwing, a hill race and children’s competitions. There will also be 5 pipe bands, the Clan Macpherson Gathering and spectacular march to the games, trade stalls, Codona’s shows, hot food stands and a licensed refreshment tent.
Adult £5, Child £2, Concessions £3, Parking £1
Tel: 01540 673348
Email: knockmalloch@onetel.com
www.newtonmorehighlandgames.co.uk
6 August
NORTH BERWICK HIGHLAND GAMES
Recreation Park, North Berwick
10.00-18.00
A day out for all the family with fun, history and spectacle combined with picturesque coastal scenery. Activities include pipe bands and solo piping, heavyweights and Highland dancing. Various craft stalls, sideshows and amusements.
Tel: 07869 503325
Email: nbhgsecretary@googlemail.com
www.northberwickhighlandgames.co.uk
6 August
STRATHPEFFER HIGHLAND GATHERING
Castle Leod, Strathpeffer
Full Highland gathering with heavy events, light field, cycling, running, Highland dancing and solo piping.
Tel: 01997 421348
Email: mrgspark4@aol.com
7 August
BRIDGE OF ALLAN HIGHLAND GAMES
Games Park, Bridge of Allan
Bridge of Allan is one of Scotland's premier Highland Games attracting crowds of between 10,000 and 15,000. The games field is situated in a spectacular setting nestled between Stirling Castle, The Ochil Hills and the Wallace Monument, made famous by the Braveheart blockbuster movie.
Tel: 01786 832862
Email: sandynicol44@tiscali.co.uk
www.bofagames.com
7 August
MALLAIG AND MORAR HIGHLAND GAMES
Lovat Memorial Field, Morar, by Mallaig
12.00-18.00
Traditional Highland games including junior and senior heavy events, athletics, junior and senior piping, Highland dancing and international relay race.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £2,
Tel: 01324 552841
Email: colinj.buchanan@blueyonder.co.uk
www.mallaigmorargames.org
7 August
MONTROSE HIGHLAND GAMES AND HEAVY HORSE SHOW
East Links, Montrose
Montrose Highland Games and Heavy Horse Show, the only venue to enjoy the cultural experience which includes heritage and tradition, and encompasses special needs events.
Tel: 01674 672263
Email: ijarobb@btopenworld.com
8-14 August
PIPING LIVE!
Various venues, Glasgow
A mix of the best modern and traditional piping from around the globe.
www.pipinglive.co.uk
11 August
BALLATER HIGHLAND GAMES
Monaltrie Park, Ballater
12.30-17.30
Traditional Highland games instituted 1864 including dancing, piping, track, field and heavy events and pipe bands. Children’s fun fair, trade stands and refreshments, a day out for all the family.
Adult £6, Child £2, Parking £1
Tel: 01339 755771
Email: e.anderson601@btinternet.com
www.ballaterhighlandgames.com
11 August
TAIN HIGHLAND GATHERING
Glenmorangie Field, Tain
From 11.00
A traditional Highland gathering.
Tel: 01349 884149
Email: secretary@tainhighlandgathering.com
www.tainhighlandgathering.com
12 August
ASSYNT HIGHLAND GAMES
Culag Park, Lochinver
12.00-18.00
The games begin as the chieftain’s barge is welcomed into Lochinver Harbour by the Ullapool junior pipe band and the Chieftain along with their entourage of past Chieftains and invited guests are piped to the games field. Events include Highland dancing competitions and displays, tossing the caber, hammer throwing and other traditional heavy events, field and track events, hill race, solo piping, fly-casting as well as a craft and produce tent and a beer tent. Also many local and traditional food and produce stalls in and around the field.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £1
Tel: 01571 855215
Email: helenacreman@hotmail.com
13 August
ABERNETHY HIGHLAND GAMES AND CLAN GRANT GATHERING
Games field, Nethybridge, Inverness-shire
10.30-17.30
Friendly, traditional Highland games, featuring massed pipe bands, solo piping and drumming, Highland dancing, athletics and heavy events, RSPB 10 mile race and a morning programme of children’s fun events. Full catering service, amusements, craft and trade stands.
Adult £6, Child £4
Tel: 01479 821042
Email: highland.games@nethybridge.com
www.abernethyhighlandgames.co.uk
13 August
ATHOLL AND BREADALBANE HIGHLAND GATHERING
Wade’s Park, Aberfeldy
09.00-17.00
Highland games and agricultural show with cattle, horse and sheep show.
Adult £7, Child £2, Concessions £3
Tel: 07887 820666
Email: info@aberfeldyshowandgames.co.uk
www.aberfeldyshowandgames.co.uk
13 August
MOREBATTLE BORDER GAMES
Morebattle Tofts, Morebattle, Kelso
13.30-17.00
Track running events and a hill race.
Adult £3, Child £1, Concessions £2, Parking £1
Tel: 01573 440329
Email: johnmabon431@btinternet.com
13 August
WORLD PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
Glasgow Green, Glasgow
Pipe bands from across the globe compete.
Tel: 0141 2215414
www.rspba.org
14 August
PERTH HIGHLAND GAMES
South Inch, Edinburgh Road, Perth
10.00-17.30
Traditional Highland games with heavy weights, Highland dancing, solo piping, running, cycling, tug o’ war and pipe band contest.
Adult £7, Child £4
Tel: 01738 627782
Email: andrew@highlandgames.org.uk
www.highlandgames.org.uk
19 August
GLENISLA HIGHLAND GAMES
Glenisla Haugh Field, Glenisla
12.30-17.30
Events include heavy events, piping and dancing competitions and children’s races. Refreshments available.
Adult £5, Children (under 14) free
Tel: 01575 582349
Email: lornadavidson1@aol.com
www.glenislahighlandgames.co.uk
20-21 August
CUMNOCK HIGHLAND WEEKEND
Broomfield Sports Arena, Cumnock
Meet the Chieftains as they parade to the battle field to start our Mini Tattoo with pipe bands, Highland warriors battle display, and the sound of our Scottish tribal music. Sunday we hope to have the Golden Lions Parachute Team, pipe bands, dancers from all different parts of the world, and strong men from all over the world.
Adult £5, Child £2 (Children under 5 free), Concessions £3, Family Ticket (2 adults & 2 children) £10
Tel: 01290 424541
Email: mcmillan419@btinternet.com
www.cumnockhighlandgames.com
20 August
HELMSDALE AND DISTRICT HIGHLAND GAMES
Coupar Park, Helmsdale
10.00-18.00
Traditional Highland games.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £2.50, Parking £2 (car), £5 (campervan)
Tel: 01431 821025
Email: michael.jamies1@btinternet.com
www.helmsdalegames.info
20 August
BUTE HIGHLAND GAMES
Rothesay Public Park, Rothesay, Isle of Bute
10.00-18.00
A day of traditional Highland games with pipe band, drum major and Highland dancing championships, schools athletics, 10k road race, Bute heavyweight championship (for the Duke of Rothesay Trophy, kindly donated by HRH Prince Charles), wrestling championships (4 British & 1 Scottish) and a junior shinty tournament. Trade stalls, kiddie’s attractions, snacks and a licensed bar.
Adult £7, Child/Concessions £4, Parking £2
Tel: 01700 505256
Email: david.anderson71@btinternet.com
www.butehighlandgames.org.uk
21 August
CRIEFF HIGHLAND GAMES
Market Park, Crieff
10.00-17.30
Traditional Highland games with heavy weights, Highland dancing, solo piping, running, cycling, tug o’ war and pipe band contest.
Adult £9, Child/Concessions £5
Tel: 01764 650895 / 07967 141969
Email: susan9anderson@btinternet.com
www.crieffhighlandgathering.com
25 August
ARGYLLSHIRE HIGHLAND GATHERING
The Games Field, Oban
The Oban Games are a traditional Highland Games with highly competitive track and field events, a world class solo piping competition and is a great day out for all the family.
Tel: 01631 567007
Email: mail@jeanainsley.co.uk
www.obangames.com
25-27 August
COWAL HIGHLAND GATHERING
Dunoon Stadium, Dunoon
Traditional Highland games.
Tel: 01369 703206
Email: info@cowalgathering.com
www.cowalgathering.com
27 August
BIRNAM HIGHLAND GAMES
Little Dunkeld, Perthshire
The Birnam Highland Games are a traditional Scottish Highland games held amidst stunning Perthshire scenery. The games have been held annually since 1864 and we warmly invite you to come along in 2011 to experience for yourself the fun and culture that has kept the games so popular for over a century.
Tel: 01350 720041
Email: crawshaw990@btinternet.com
www.birnamhighlandgames.com
27 August
GLENURQUHART HIGHLAND GATHERING AND GAMES
Blairbeg Park, Drumnadrochit
10.30-17.00
Highland games with pipe band, piping competitions, heavy events, field and track events, cycling, tug o’ war, stalls and shows.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £2
Tel: 01456 476367
Email: info@glenurquhart-highland-gathering.co.uk
www.glenurquhart-highland-gathering.co.uk
27 August
INVERGORDON HIGHLAND GATHERING
Academy Playing Fields, Invergordon
10.30-17.00
Highland dancing, solo piping, light field and running events.
Tel: 01862 893952
Email: alison.stewart19@btinternet.com
27 August
LONACH HIGHLAND GATHERING AND GAMES
Bellabeg Park, Lonach
March of the Lonach Clansmen and a traditional Highland games.
Adult £6, Child (5 - 15 yrs) £2, Children 4yrs and under free
Tel: 01975 651302
Email: info@lonach.org
www.lonach.org
27 August
STRATHARDLE HIGHLAND GATHERING
Bannerfield, Strathardle
09.30-16.30
The day begins with the agricultural show at 9.30 and the parade to field at 12.45 followed by Highland dance, piping, heavy weights, light field and the highly competitive local and open tug o’ war competitions.
Adult £5, Child/Concession £2, Family
(2 adults & 2 children) £12
Email: robert.wilson@cms-cmck.com
www.strathardle.org
28 August
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY HIGHLAND GAMES
Heathfield Park, Grantown-on-Spey
Traditional Highland games.
Tel: 01479 873237
Email: gosgames@yahoo.com
28 August
HOPETOUN HOUSE HIGHLAND GAMES South Queensferry, Edinburgh
11.30-17.30
Traditional Highland games
Tel: 0141 7705459 / 07786 690607
Email: hmdseries2@hotmail.com
3 September
BRAEMAR GATHERING
Princes Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park
09.30-17.00
Highland gathering and sports.
Adult £10, Child £2, (seating from £16-£30)
(Advance booking necessary for seats)
Tel: 01339 755377
Email: info@braemargathering.org
www.braemargathering.org
4 September
BLAIRGOWRIE AND RATTRAY HIGHLAND GAMES
Bogles Field, Blairgowrie
Traditional Highland game events including heavyweights, running, Highland dancing, piping and cycling.
Adult £6, Child/Concession £4, Family £16
01738 827064
Email: secretary@blairgowriehighlandgames.co.uk
www.blairgowriehighlandgames.co.uk
10 September
PITLOCHRY HIGHLAND GAMES
Recreation Ground, Pitlochry
10.30-18.00
Traditional Highland games with piping, Highland dancing, heavy events, track and field, grand pipe band contest for grades 1 to 4 and novice juvenile. There will also be a grand finale of massed bands.
Tel: 01796 473488
Email: secretary@pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk
www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk
11 September
PEEBLES HIGHLAND GAMES
Hay Lodge Park, Peebles
Peebles Highland Games combines a pipe band and drum major competition, highland dancing, and traditional heavy events with side stalls and a beer tent.
Tel: 01721 721738
Email: bob@eh4523.freeserve.co.uk
www.peebles-highland-games.org
17 September
INVERCHARRON HIGHLAND GAMES
Balblair Farm, Bonar Bridge
Traditional Highland games including heavy events, piping competitions, Highland dancing, track, hill and children’s races, tug o’ war and cycling all feature in this fun-packed day, with a variety of stalls and amusements to tempt young and old.
Adult £5, Child £1, Parking £1
Tel: 01863 766521
www.invercharrongames.co.uk