9 May
GOUROCK HIGHLAND GAMES
Gourock Park, Gourock
Gourock Highland Games has developed a successful programme of traditional events such as the Gourock Pipe Band Championship, West of Scotland Highland Dance Championship, heavy events and tug o’ war. This, combined with children’s entertainers, birds of prey displays, parachute display, funfairs etc, makes it a great family day out.
Tel: 01475 715555
Email: theeventsteam@inverclyde.gov.uk
www.gourockhighlandgames.org.uk
22 May
SCOTTISH PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
Levengrove Park, Dumbarton
Pipe bands from across Scotland compete.
Tel: 0141 2215414
www.rspba.org
29 May
BLACKFORD HIGHLAND GAMES
Games Park, Blackford
10.30-17.00
2010 will be our 141st event and we have a full programme of Highland games events, Highland dancing, pipe band, track events, heavy events and stalls.
Adult £4, Child £1, Concessions £2, Parking £1
Tel: 01764 682884
Email: info@blackfordhighlandgames.co.uk
www.blackfordhighlandgames.co.uk
29-30 May
BLAIR ATHOLL GATHERING AND HIGHLAND GAMES
Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire
From 13.30
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
5 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
5 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
6 June
CARRICK LOWLAND GATHERING
Victory Park, Girvan
12.00-17.00
Pipe band competition, dancing competition, heavyweights, the Sauch hill race, fairground stalls, charity stalls and a beer tent.
Tel: 01465 712667 / 07702 605133
Email: fitzsimmons391@btinternet.com
6 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
12 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
12 June
BEARSDEN & MILNGAVIE HIGHLAND GAMES
West of Scotland Rugby Ground, Milngavie
09.30-17.30
A fusion of traditional Highland games with a modern twist. Events include Highland dancing, pipe band competition and Heavy events. Also included are guest attractions, “Gig at the Games” live music tent, trade stands, exhibitors, a beer tent and much more.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £2
Tel: 0141 334 1137 / 07503 170811
Email: info@bearsdenmilngaviehighlandgames.com
www.bearsdenmilngaviehighlandgames.com
12 June
HELENSBURGH & LOMOND HIGHLAND GAMES
Helensburgh Rugby Club, Helensburgh
A traditional Highland Games with 2 Championship Events - British 90m & Scottish 22lb Shot Putt, Heavy Events, Athletics, Highland Dancing, Wrestling, Hill Run, Pipe Bands,35 Trade Stands, Attractions, Beer Tent & BBQ.
Adult £4, Child/Concessions £2
Tel: 07835 403 508
Email: ian.macguire@live.co.uk
www.helensburghandlomondgames.co.uk
13 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
19 June
NEWBURGH HIGHLAND GAMES
Robbie’s Park, Newburgh
Commences at 13.00
Traditional Highland games with Highland dancing, heavy and light field events, running and cycling.
Tel: 01337 840500
19 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, pipe band and 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
20 June
BRITISH PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
Annan, Dumfriesshire
Tel: 0141 2215414
www.rspba.org
20 June
ABERDEEN’S HIGHLAND GAMES
Hazelhead Park, Aberdeen
10.00-17.30
Celebrating its 50th year in 2010, 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.
Adult £5, Child £3
Tel: 01224 523842
Email: dparrott@aberdeencity.gov.uk
www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
26 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.
Tel: 01334 828648
Email: secretary@ceresgames.co.uk
www.ceresgames.co.uk
26 June
DRUMTOCHTY HIGHLAND GAMES
Drumtochty Castle Grounds, Auchenblae
11.00-17.00
Traditional Highland games.
Tel: 01561 378469
www.drumtochtyhighlandgames.com
26 June
WEST END FESTIVAL HIGHLAND GAMES
Hughenden Playing Fields, Glasgow
09.30-17.30
The inaugural games will provide a fitting climax to Glasgow’s West End Festival. 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
27 June
CHATELHERAULT HIGHLAND GAMES
Chatelherault Country Park
11.30-17.00
Traditional Highland games.
Tel: 07786 690607
Email: hmdseries2@hotmail.com
3 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. A true west coast gathering where you can experience true Highland hospitality in the beautiful Wester Ross!
Tel: 07714 760550
Email: fjcam82@hotmail.com
3 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 £4, Child 50p, Concessions £1.50
Tel: 01809 511260
Email: gregandali@talk21.com
3 July
LUSS HIGHLAND GATHERING
Luss Games Field, Luss, G83 8NX
11.00-17.00
Highland games featuring pipe band, caber tossing, Highland dancing, running, hill race, tug o’ war, children’s races, craft & food stalls.
Adult £6, Child (under 14)/Concessions £3, Family £14, Parking £2
Tel: 01389 762854
www.lusshighlandgames.co.uk
4 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
7 July
KENMORE HIGHLAND GAMES
Sports Field, Kenmore, Perthshire
18.00-21.30
Traditional Highland games including Highland dancing, heavy events, running and cycling.
Tel: 01887 830281
10 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 £5, Child/Concessions £3, Parking £2
Tel: 01786 813523
Email: alvagamessec@btinternet.com
www.alvagames.co.uk
10 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
JEDBURGH BORDER GAMES
Riverside Park, Jedburgh
10.30-17.30
Events including athletics, sprinting and middle distance running for seniors and youths.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £1, Parking £2
Tel: 01835 863677
Email: fergie1@talktalk.net
www.jedburgh-border-games.com
11 July
STIRLING HIGHLAND GAMES
Kings Park, Stirling
Highland games with Highland dancing, heavyweights, solo piping and wrestling.
Tel: 07788 893600
Email: s-h-g@live.co.uk
17 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
17 July
LEWIS HIGHLAND GAMES
Tong, Isle of Lewis
12.00-17.00
Traditional Highland games event with heavy events, Highland dancing, piping and other events including a police dog display and freefall parachute team.
Adult £tbc, Child/Concessions £2
Email: info@lewishighlandgames.co.uk
www.lewishighlandgames.co.uk
17 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
17 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 830703
Email: caerlee@globalnet.co.uk
17 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: sandy@amcbain.wanadoo.co.uk
www.taynuilthighlandgames.com
17 July
TOMINTOUL HIGHLAND GAMES
Public Park, Tomintoul
11.00-17.30
A traditional games held in the highest village in the Highlands and the Cairngorms National Park.
Adult £4, Child/Concessions £2.50
Tel: 01807 580407
Email: tisha.thg@virgin.net
18 July
KINLOCHARD ROB ROY MINI HIGHLAND GAMES
Kinlochard Village Hall & Loch Side Field, Stirling
Pipe band parade leaves Forest Hills Hotel at 11.30am
Heavy Events, Highland Dancing, Pipe Band, Watery events on Loch Ard, Bonniest Dog Competition, Races, Tug'o' War, side shows, amusementsSpectacle combined with wonderful Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park Scenery. Family Ceilidh in the evening
Free entry
Shuttle Bus available from Aberfoyle.
K.lamb142@btinternet.com/ 01877387264
http://www.kinlochard.org/page54.html
18 July
ROSNEATH PENINSULA HIGHLAND GAMES
Howie Park, Rosneath
Traditional Highland games.
Tel: 01436 831406
18 July
STONEHAVEN HIGHLAND GAMES
Mineralwell Park, Stonehaven
Traditional Highland games with open and heavy events and the Grampian light events championship.
Email: stonygames@aol.com
18 July
THORNTON HIGHLAND GAMES
Memorial Park, Thornton
11.00-17.30
A full programme of events including athletics, Highland dancing, heavy events, pipe band contest, funfair, side stalls and a refreshment tent.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £2.50, Parking £1
Tel: 07746 548151
Email: floramackie@aol.com
www.thorntonhighlandgames.co.uk
19 July
BURNTISLAND HIGHLAND GAMES
Burntisland Links, Burntisland
Traditional Highland games.
Tel: 01592 873234
Email: joycekelly@btinternet.com
20 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. There will be catering provided on field, with an emphasis on local caterers.
Adult £7, Child £2, Concessions £3
Tel: 01499 302458/302203
Email: secretary@inveraray-games.co.uk
www.inveraray-games.co.uk
21 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
22 July
MULL HIGHLAND GAMES
Erray Park, Tobermory
10.30-17.00
Traditional Highland games, a great day out for all the family.
Tel: 01688 302270
Email: f.kirsop18@btinternet.com
24 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, piping, 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
24 July
BALQUHIDDER, LOCHEARNHEAD AND STRATHYRE HIGHLAND GAMES
Games Park, Lochearnhead
12.30-18.00
A traditional Highland games including track and field events, 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
24 July
CITY OF INVERNESS HIGHLAND GAMES
Northern Meeting Park Arena, Inverness
11.00-20.00
The biggest Highland games in the North of Scotland returns to its historic home in the heart of Inverness and 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
24 July
SOUTHEND HIGHLAND GAMES
Hotel Park, Southend, Argyll
18.00-21.30
Traditional Highland games.
Adult £2, Child £1
Tel: 01586 830235
25 July
ST ANDREWS HIGHLAND GAMES
Station Park, St Andrews
13.00-17.00
Traditional Highland games with heavy weights, running, cycling, Highland dancing, solo piping and a pipe band.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £3
Tel: 01334 476305
Email: ig2@st-andrews.ac.uk
www.shga.co.uk
30 July
DURNESS HIGHLAND GATHERING
Shore Park, Durness, Sutherland
From 12.00
The Durness Highland Gathering is one of the most spectacular events held in this North West corner of Scotland
Tel: 01971 511343
Email: yvonne.mackay@highland.gov.uk
www.durnesshighlandgathering.co.uk
31 July-1 August
CALLANDER HIGHLAND GAMES
Ben Ledi Park, Mollands Road, Callander
13.00-17.30
Traditional Highland games and Highlander Challenge with a junior Highland games, dog show and much more.
Adult £8, Child £4, Concessions £6, Parking £2
Tel: 07748 034672
Email: myrtleinn@btconnect.com
www.callanderhighlandgames.co.uk
31 July
DUFFTOWN HIGHLAND GAMES
Mortlach School, Dufftown
11.00-17.00
Traditional Highland games with heavy events, Highland dancing, running and solo piping.
Tel: 01340 820342
www.dufftownhighlandgames.org
31 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
31 July
KILMORE AND KILBRIDE HIGHLAND GAMES
Glenfeochan House Grounds, Kilmore, by Oban
A traditional Highland games with a full programme of events such as athletics, heavy events, high jump, hammer, shot putt, weight over the bar, caber tossing, tossing the sheaf, long jump, pillow fight, Highland dancing, piping, children’s races and novelty events for all ages, haggis hurling, wellie boot throwing, side shows, refreshments, dog show and displays.
Adult £6, Child/Concessions £3
Tel: 01852 316279
Email: ms.lindy.walker@gmail.com
www.kilmore-and-kilbride-highland-games.co.uk
31 July
LOCHABER HIGHLAND GAMES
An Aird Shinty Park, Fort William
10.00-16.40
Traditional Highland games with High Street March, pipe band, heavy events, athletics and Highland dancing.
Adult £6, Child/Concessions £3
Tel: 01397 703711
Email: lochabergames@tiscali.co.uk
www.lochaber.com/highlandgames
31 July
STRATHCONON HIGHLAND GAMES
Games Field, Dalbreac, Strathconon
11.00-17.00
A traditional Highland games which includes a hill race, heavy events, field events for kids and adults, tug o’ war, pipe band and refreshments.
Adult £4
Tel: 01997 477344
Email: phimister30@btinternet.com
1 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
1 August
MONTOSE HIGHLAND GAMES
East Links, Montrose
Various events including Highland dance, running, cycling, heavy events, the World Caber Championship, tug o’ war, Solo Piping Piobaireachd Supreme Championship and a dog show.
Tel: 01674 672263
Email: ijarobb@btopenworld.com
4 August
KILLIN HIGHLAND GAMES
Breadalbane Park, Killin
Parade from the Falls of Dochart at 13.30
Featuring traditional Highland games events including Highland dancing, piping competitions, strength events and side stalls.
Tel: 01567 820342
Email: killingames1@aol.com
www.killingames.co.uk
4 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 3rd August.
www.skye-highland-games.co.uk
6 August
DORNOCH HIGHLAND GAMES
The Meadows Park, Dornoch
Heavy events, solo piping, Highland dancing, light field events, running and cycling.
Tel: 01463 223745
Email: joan.buchanan@hotmail.co.uk
7 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
7 August
ABERLOUR STRATHSPEY HIGHLAND GAMES
11.00-17.00
Highland games with massed pipe bands, Highland dancing, heavy and light events, haggis hurling, tug o’ war, stalls, a beer tent and side stalls.
Adult £5 Child £2
Tel: 01340 871278
Email: scott@scottewen.wanadoo.co.uk
7 August
BRODICK HIGHLAND GAMES
Ormidale Sports Ground, Brodick
11.00-17.00
Traditional Highland games with junior and senior athletics, Highland dancing, heavy events, tug o’ war, pillow fights and stalls.
Adult £3, Child/Concessions £1
Tel: 01770 601382
7 August
DUNDONALD GAMES
Dundonald Castle, Dundonald, Ayrshire
12.00-18.00
Highland games – 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
7 August
INVERKEITHING HIGHLAND GAMES
A traditional games event with Highland dancing, heavy events, solo piping, running and wrestling. Special events include the Scottish 6400 metres Cycle Championship and a Pipe band and Drum Major Contest.
Tel: 01383 414391
7 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 childrens 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
7 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
7 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
8 August
BRIDGE OF ALLAN HIGHLAND GAMES
Games Park, Bridge of Allan
Highland games with running, cycling, heavy events, light field events, Highland dancing and wrestling. In excess of 50 pipe bands anticipated, with a Massed Pipe Band finale.
Tel: 01786 832682
sandynicol44@tiscali.co.uk
www.bofagames.com
9-15 August
PIPING LIVE!
Various venues, Glasgow
Hear the best in piping music from around the world in Glasgow.
www.pipinglive.co.uk
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12 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. Childrens 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
12 August
TAIN HIGHLAND GATHERING
Glenmorangie Field, Tain
From 11.00
A traditional Highland Gathering with all the usual events - Highland Dancing, Piping, Track & Field Events, Cycling, and, of course, the Heavies - including the British Championship Medals for Light and Heavy Hammers.
Tel: 01349 884149
Email: secretary@tainhighlandgathering.com
www.tainhighlandgathering.com
13 August
ASSYNT HIGHLAND GAMES
Culag Park, Lochinver
12.00-17.30
The games begin as the chieftain’s barge is welcomed to Lochinver by the pipe band. Events include tossing the caber, hammer throwing, field events, hill race, solo piping, fly-casting as well as a craft and produce tent.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £1
Tel: 01571 844350
Email: htheakston@hotmail.com
14 August
ABERNETHY HIGHLAND GAMES AND INTERNATIONAL CLAN GRANT GATHERING
Games field, Nethybridge, Inverness-shire
10.30-17.30
Friendly, traditional Highland games, featuring massed pipe bands, solo piping & drumming, Highland dancing, athletics & 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.nethybridge.com
14 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: 01796 482376
Email: jrlogierait@btinternet.com
www.aberfeldyshowandgames.co.uk
14 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
14 August
WORLD PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
Glasgow Green, Glasgow
Pipe bands from across the globe compete.
Tel: 0141 221 5414
www.rspba.org
15 August
CAITHNESS HIGHLAND GAMES
John O’ Groats Hotel Field, Caithness
Traditional Highland games with piping, Highland dancing light and heavy events.
Tel: 01847 841268
Email: pbain@live.co.uk
15 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
20 August
GLENISLA HIGHLAND GAMES
Glenisla Haugh Field, Glenisla
12.30-17.30
Events include heavy events, piping and dancing competitions and childrens races. Refreshments available.
Adult £5, Children (under 14) free
Tel: 01575 582349
Email: lornadavidson1@aol.com
www.glenislahighlandgames.co.uk
21 August
BUTE HIGHLAND GAMES
Public Stadium, 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, kiddies attractions, snacks and a licensed bar.
Adult £6, Child/Concessions £4, Parking £2
Tel: 01700 505256
Email: david.anderson71@btinternet.com
www.butehighlandgames.org.uk
21 August
GLENFINNAN GATHERING
Jacobite Monument Field, Glenfinnan
11.00-17.00
A traditional Highland games in the outstanding setting where in 1745, Bonnie Prince Charlie raised the standard to mark the beginning of the Jacobite uprising.
Adult £6, Child/Concessions £3
Tel: 01397 722234
21 August
HELMSDALE HIGHLAND GAMES
Coupar Park, Helmsdale
10.00-17.00
Traditional Highland games.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £2.50, Parking £2
Tel: 01431 821489
Email: sincy@sky.com
www.helmsdalehighlandgames.org
22 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.crieff-highland-games.co.uk
22 August
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY HIGHLAND GAMES
Heathfield Park, Grantown-on-Spey
Traditional Highland games including Highland dancing, solo piping, heavy weights, running and cycling.
Tel: 01479 873237
26 August
ARGYLLSHIRE GATHERING
Mossfield Park, Oban
Oban is the place to be to enjoy a Highland games that is unsurpassed by any other. In track and field events and in Highland dancing many of the competitions are for Scottish championship titles and solo piping competitions are for World Championship titles.
Tel: 01852 500649
www.obangames.com
26-28 August
COWAL HIGHLAND GATHERING
Dunoon Stadium, Dunoon
09.00-18.00
Traditional Highland gathering which includes the World Highland dancing championships, Cowal pipe band championships, solo piping competition, heavy athletics and wrestling competitions as well as a Ceilidh tent.
Adult £6-£12, Child £1-£2, Concessions (Saturday only) £8
Tel: 01369 703206
Email: info@cowalgathering.com
www.cowalgathering.com
28 August
BIRNAM HIGHLAND GAMES
Little Dunkeld, Perthshire
From 11.00
The Birnam Highland Games are traditional Highland games event held amidst stunning Perthshire scenery. The games have been held annually since 1864 and we warmly invite you to come along and 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
28 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
28 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
28 August
LONACH HIGHLAND GATHERING AND GAMES
Bellabeg Park, Lonach
March of the Lonach Clansmen and a traditional Highland games.
Tel: 01975 651297
Email: enquiries@lonach.info
28 August
STRATHARDLE HIGHLAND GATHERING
Bannerfield, Strathardle
From 9.30
The day begins with the agricultural show at 9.30am 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 conpetitions.
Tel: 0131 663 3475
Email: robert.wilson@cms-cmck.com
4 September
BRAEMAR GATHERING
Princes Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park
09.30-17.00
Highland gathering and sports.
Adult £8, Child £2, (seating from £14-£28)
(Advance booking necessary for seats)
Tel: 01339 755377
Email: info@braemargathering.org
www.braemargathering.org
5 September
BLAIRGOWRIE AND RATTRAY HIGHLAND GAMES
Bogles Field, Blairgowrie
Traditional Highland game events including heavyweights, running, Highland dancing, piping and cycling.
01738 827064
Email: secretary@blairgowriehighlandgames.co.uk
www.blairgowriehighlandgames.co.uk
11 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
12 September
THE ROYAL BURGH OF PEEBLES HIGHLAND GAMES
Hay Lodge Park, Peebles
From 11.00
Traditional Highland games.
www.peebles-highland-games.org
18 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
1 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
1 August
MONTOSE HIGHLAND GAMES
East Links, Montrose
Various events including Highland dance, running, cycling, heavy events, the World Caber Championship, tug o’ war, Solo Piping Piobaireachd Supreme Championship and a dog show.
Tel: 01674 672263
Email: ijarobb@btopenworld.com
4 August
KILLIN HIGHLAND GAMES
Breadalbane Park, Killin
Parade from the Falls of Dochart at 13.30
Featuring traditional Highland games events including Highland dancing, piping competitions, strength events and side stalls.
Tel: 01567 820342
Email: killingames1@aol.com
www.killingames.co.uk
4 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 3rd August.
www.skye-highland-games.co.uk
6 August
DORNOCH HIGHLAND GAMES
The Meadows Park, Dornoch
Heavy events, solo piping, Highland dancing, light field events, running and cycling.
Tel: 01463 223745
Email: joan.buchanan@hotmail.co.uk
7 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
7 August
ABERLOUR STRATHSPEY HIGHLAND GAMES
11.00-17.00
Highland games with massed pipe bands, Highland dancing, heavy and light events, haggis hurling, tug o’ war, stalls, a beer tent and side stalls.
Adult £5 Child £2
Tel: 01340 871278
Email: scott@scottewen.wanadoo.co.uk
7 August
BRODICK HIGHLAND GAMES
Ormidale Sports Ground, Brodick
11.00-17.00
Traditional Highland games with junior and senior athletics, Highland dancing, heavy events, tug o’ war, pillow fights and stalls.
Adult £3, Child/Concessions £1
Tel: 01770 601382
7 August
DUNDONALD GAMES
Dundonald Castle, Dundonald, Ayrshire
12.00-18.00
Highland games – 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
7 August
INVERKEITHING HIGHLAND GAMES
A traditional games event with Highland dancing, heavy events, solo piping, running and wrestling. Special events include the Scottish 6400 metres Cycle Championship and a Pipe band and Drum Major Contest.
Tel: 01383 414391
7 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 childrens 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
7 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
7 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
8 August
BRIDGE OF ALLAN HIGHLAND GAMES
Games Park, Bridge of Allan
Highland games with running, cycling, heavy events, light field events, Highland dancing and wrestling. In excess of 50 pipe bands anticipated, with a Massed Pipe Band finale.
Tel: 01786 832682
sandynicol44@tiscali.co.uk
www.bofagames.com
9-15 August
PIPING LIVE!
Various venues, Glasgow
Hear the best in piping music from around the world in Glasgow.
www.pipinglive.co.uk
12 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. Childrens 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
12 August
TAIN HIGHLAND GATHERING
Glenmorangie Field, Tain
From 11.00
A traditional Highland Gathering with all the usual events - Highland Dancing, Piping, Track & Field Events, Cycling, and, of course, the Heavies - including the British Championship Medals for Light and Heavy Hammers.
Tel: 01349 884149
Email: secretary@tainhighlandgathering.com
www.tainhighlandgathering.com
13 August
ASSYNT HIGHLAND GAMES
Culag Park, Lochinver
12.00-17.30
The games begin as the chieftain’s barge is welcomed to Lochinver by the pipe band. Events include tossing the caber, hammer throwing, field events, hill race, solo piping, fly-casting as well as a craft and produce tent.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £1
Tel: 01571 844350
Email: htheakston@hotmail.com
14 August
ABERNETHY HIGHLAND GAMES AND INTERNATIONAL CLAN GRANT GATHERING
Games field, Nethybridge, Inverness-shire
10.30-17.30
Friendly, traditional Highland games, featuring massed pipe bands, solo piping & drumming, Highland dancing, athletics & 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.nethybridge.com
14 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: 01796 482376
Email: jrlogierait@btinternet.com
www.aberfeldyshowandgames.co.uk
14 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
14 August
WORLD PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
Glasgow Green, Glasgow
Pipe bands from across the globe compete.
Tel: 0141 221 5414
www.rspba.org
15 August
CAITHNESS HIGHLAND GAMES
John O’ Groats Hotel Field, Caithness
Traditional Highland games with piping, Highland dancing light and heavy events.
Tel: 01847 841268
Email: pbain@live.co.uk
15 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
20 August
GLENISLA HIGHLAND GAMES
Glenisla Haugh Field, Glenisla
12.30-17.30
Events include heavy events, piping and dancing competitions and childrens races. Refreshments available.
Adult £5, Children (under 14) free
Tel: 01575 582349
Email: lornadavidson1@aol.com
www.glenislahighlandgames.co.uk
21 August
BUTE HIGHLAND GAMES
Public Stadium, 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, kiddies attractions, snacks and a licensed bar.
Adult £6, Child/Concessions £4, Parking £2
Tel: 01700 505256
Email: david.anderson71@btinternet.com
www.butehighlandgames.org.uk
21 August
GLENFINNAN GATHERING
Jacobite Monument Field, Glenfinnan
11.00-17.00
A traditional Highland games in the outstanding setting where in 1745, Bonnie Prince Charlie raised the standard to mark the beginning of the Jacobite uprising.
Adult £6, Child/Concessions £3
Tel: 01397 722234
21 August
HELMSDALE HIGHLAND GAMES
Coupar Park, Helmsdale
10.00-17.00
Traditional Highland games.
Adult £5, Child/Concessions £2.50, Parking £2
Tel: 01431 821489
Email: sincy@sky.com
www.helmsdalehighlandgames.org
22 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.crieff-highland-games.co.uk
22 August
GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY HIGHLAND GAMES
Heathfield Park, Grantown-on-Spey
Traditional Highland games including Highland dancing, solo piping, heavy weights, running and cycling.
Tel: 01479 873237
26 August
ARGYLLSHIRE GATHERING
Mossfield Park, Oban
Oban is the place to be to enjoy a Highland games that is unsurpassed by any other. In track and field events and in Highland dancing many of the competitions are for Scottish championship titles and solo piping competitions are for World Championship titles.
Tel: 01852 500649
www.obangames.com
26-28 August
COWAL HIGHLAND GATHERING
Dunoon Stadium, Dunoon
09.00-18.00
Traditional Highland gathering which includes the World Highland dancing championships, Cowal pipe band championships, solo piping competition, heavy athletics and wrestling competitions as well as a Ceilidh tent.
Adult £6-£12, Child £1-£2, Concessions (Saturday only) £8
Tel: 01369 703206
Email: info@cowalgathering.com
www.cowalgathering.com
28 August
BIRNAM HIGHLAND GAMES
Little Dunkeld, Perthshire
From 11.00
The Birnam Highland Games are traditional Highland games event held amidst stunning Perthshire scenery. The games have been held annually since 1864 and we warmly invite you to come along and 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
28 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
28 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
28 August
LONACH HIGHLAND GATHERING AND GAMES
Bellabeg Park, Lonach
March of the Lonach Clansmen and a traditional Highland games.
Tel: 01975 651297
Email: enquiries@lonach.info
28 August
STRATHARDLE HIGHLAND GATHERING
Bannerfield, Strathardle
From 9.30
The day begins with the agricultural show at 9.30am 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 conpetitions.
Tel: 0131 663 3475
Email: robert.wilson@cms-cmck.com
4 September
BRAEMAR GATHERING
Princes Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park
09.30-17.00
Highland gathering and sports.
Adult £8, Child £2, (seating from £14-£28)
(Advance booking necessary for seats)
Tel: 01339 755377
Email: info@braemargathering.org
www.braemargathering.org
5 September
BLAIRGOWRIE AND RATTRAY HIGHLAND GAMES
Bogles Field, Blairgowrie
Traditional Highland game events including heavyweights, running, Highland dancing, piping and cycling.
01738 827064
Email: secretary@blairgowriehighlandgames.co.uk
www.blairgowriehighlandgames.co.uk
11 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
12 September
THE ROYAL BURGH OF PEEBLES HIGHLAND GAMES
Hay Lodge Park, Peebles
From 11.00
Traditional Highland games.
www.peebles-highland-games.org
18 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
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