flamingdummy.gif (4508 bytes)

Callander
World Highland Games Scotland
Ben Ledi Park, Callander

July 26th / July 27th 2008

Map to Ben Ledi Park

 

flamingdummy.gif (4508 bytes)

Come and Enjoy the Fun - 12 noon to 5pm both days - - - - Trossachs Homepage

Organised by Callander & District Round Table (Enquiries)

Callander Scotland dog Show at the Highland Games

The Police-dog competition at the Highland Games (Both Days)

SEE A SELECTION OF PHOTOS FROM CALLANDER HIGHLAND GAMES
July 26th 2008 July 27th 2008

Saturday Programme (typical)

13.00 Opening ceremony

EVENTS

Heavy events:

Shot putt
28 pound weight for distance
Throwing the hammer
Tossing the caber
56lb for height

Other Events

Solo Piping competition
Highland dancing|
Dog Show see our website!
Junior shinty
Childrens Highland Games

Craft FAir
Helicopter Rides
Kiddies' Shows
Stalls

Grand Prix

Sunday Programme (typical)

13.00 Opening ceremony

EVENTS

Heavy events:

Shot putt
28 pound weight for distance
Throwing the hammer
Tossing the caber
56lb for height

Other Events

Pipe Band competitions
Highland dancing demonstrations
Blue Arrows Display Team

Craft FAir
Helicopter Rides
Kiddies' Shows
Stalls

Grand Prix - still to be decided

Massed Pipe Bands

PRESENTATIONS

Supporting events include

  • Highland Dancing Competition
  • Pipeband Championships
  • Childrens Highland Games
  • Scottish Wrestling
  • Craft Tent
  • Dog Show
  • Shinty Demonstration
  • Full range of charity and commercial stalls

Enquiries to Dan McKirgan

01877 330 184

Police Dog Competition

This is held over the two days of the Highland Games. It's is our fourth year at Callander, and the event is now firmy established as one of the biggest and best police dog competitions in the UK.

The competition will begin around 9am.

Saturday 26th - Young Dog Competition We have entries from all over the UK and Ireland with the competition starting around 9am. The presentation ceremony will take place in the main arena at the end of the competition (normally between 4.30pm - 5pm)

Sunday 27th - Police Dog Competition Again we have had entries from all over the UK and Ireland.


General enquiries: Dan MkKirgan. Tel:- 01877 330 919.   Mobile: 0774 803 4672. Email: myrtleinn@btconnect.com

Any club/society/business wishing to have a stall at this year’s games.
Contact John Stirling on 07885 844409. .John will be pleased to discuss your requirements.

Advertising space is available in the Official Games Programme.
Any business wishing to place an advert should contact Fraser Mackenzie on 01877 330227.
The cost is the same as last year (1/4 page £25.00; 1/2 page £50.00: Full Page £100.00).

The games offer a full programme including the crowd pleasing heavyweights . We also have a Europe's Strongest Women competition along with all the traditional Highland Games events.

Map to Ben Ledi Park   blanklabel.gif (910 bytes)   Home page | Callander  | What's On


The Callander Highland Games in Scotland are organised by Callander & District Round Table
and all proceeds are donated to local and national charities


Don't miss the fun or the grand opening parade - arrive early.
better still come on Friday and stay overnight to enjoy Callander before the games start.

    Ben Ledi Park is on the Glasgow Road south of Callander

bledipark.GIF (5900 bytes)


 

Website created and maintained by    .  .  .  .    Disclaimer

All texts and images on this site © Ali Reid and InCallander. Permission for use normally given on request.  Conditions apply.


InCallander WebAuthors
My Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park  and Trossachs  Perthshire Scotland websites are  gateways to Hotels in Callander Hotels & Loch Katrine
This  independant website  has no connection with the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park authority. Trossachs Callander Loch Lomond information here
The following links are here to assist search engines in finding your information
Scotland holiday accommodation Scotland B&B,    Scottish Bed and Breakfast in Scotland, Callander Self Catering Stirling information Trossachs Scotla Killin Loch Tay