Dates of Highland Games in Scotland

List of Highland Games and events in date order

Highland Games and Shows dates 2008 Highland Games

List of MOST Highland Games and events in date order

Callander Highland Games Website

These dates are provisional. Please check with organisers before travelling any distance to attend.

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HIGHLAND GAMES AND SHOWS in The Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park

Drymen Show 30th May 2009 Stirling, Scotland, UK Agricultural show with horse classes, jumping and showing, sheepdog trials and other entertainments. Open 9.00am - 5.00pm. Callander Jazz & Blues Festival 2nd to 4th October 2009 Callander, Scotland, UK A long weekend of jazz and blues provided by over thirtry international, national and local bands at vatious venues in this eastern gateway town to the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park. Bridge of Allan Highland Games 2nd August 2009 Stirling, Scotland, UK Traditional Highland games with pipe band, Highland dancing, wrestling, tug o' war, heavyweights, cycling, running and trade stands. Open 11.00am. Alva Highland Games 11th July 2009 Alva, Stirling, Scotland, UK Traditional Highland games with heavyweight events, tug o' war, funfair, children's and adult's races and a pipe band performance. Alva-Johnstone Park. Open 1.00pm - 5.00pm. Airth Highland Games 25th July 2009 Wilderness, Airth, Falkirk, Scotland, UK Traditional Highland Games with all track and field events, pipe bands and a funfair. Open 11am - 6 pm. Gargunnock Show 6th June 2009 Gargunnock, Stirling, Scotland, UK Agricultural show. Gargunnock Showfield, Stirlingshire.

Loch Lomond Highland Games 18th July 2009 Balloch, Loch Lomond, Scotland, UK Traditional Highland Games with pipe bands and Scottish country dancing alongside stalls and many other activities and events.  Open 10.00am - 5.00pm. Lochearnhead, Strathyre and Balquhidder Games 25th July 2009 Lochearnhead, Stirling, Scotland, UK Traditional Highland games with track and field events, dancing and piping. Lochearnhead. Open 12.30pm - 5.30pm. Luss Highland Gathering 26th July 2009 Luss, Scotland, UK Traditional Highland games including Highland dancing, solo piping, wrestling, light field, heavyweights, cycling and running. Open 11.00am. Scottish Pipe Band Championships 16th May 2009 West Dunbartonshire, Scotland, UK The National Championships with additional Highland dancing, strong man contest and refreshments. Open 10.30am - 5.00pm. Stirling Highland Games ( CANCELLED 2009 - CREDIT CRUNCH TO BLAME ) 12th July 2009 Bridgehaugh Park, Causewayhead Road, Stirling, FK9 5AP Traditional Highland Games featuring piping, heavyweight and wrestling competitions, battle re-enactment, falconry, archery and children's events. Open 11.30am - 5.30pm. Callander World Highland Games 25th-26th July 2009 Callander, Perthshire, Scotland, UK Traditional Highland Games with heavy events, Europe's strongest man contest and women's Highland games. Open 1.00pm - 5.30pm.

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Other Areas - Events and Highland Games

NOTE - These dates have not been confirmed. Check before travelling.

MAY

BLAIR ATHOLL GATHERING & HIGHLAND GAMES
Sunday 24th May 2009 at 12:30pm
Location: Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire.
Usual Events :Light Field, Heavy events, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping. Many trade stands Special Event: Scottish Tug O' War Championship
Contact: Tel 01796 481355

BATHGATE & WEST LOTHIAN HIGHLAND GAMES
Saturday 30th May 2009 at 12.30pm
Location : Meadow Park, Bathgate .
Events : Running, Cycling, Light Field, Heavy and Track events, Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands

JUNE

CORNHILL HIGHLAND GAMES (Aberdeenshire)
Event Date : Saturday 6th June 2009 from 11.00am
Location: Cornhill Playing Field, Cornhill.
Events : Tug 'O War, Heavyweight Events, Cumberland Wrestling. Highland Dancing. Featuring the Dufftown Pipe Band
Contact: 01466 751407

SHOTTS HIGHLAND GAMES
Saturday 6th June 2009
Location: Shotts.
Events : Pipe Band Competition, Heavy Events, Highland Dancing, Athletics, Coupon Painting, Story telling etc, Track and Field.
Contact: Tel : 01501 823 258. 

MARKINCH HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Sunday 7th June 2009 at 12.30pm
Location: John Dixon Park, Markinch.
Events: Programme starting at 12.30pm. Track and Field Events, Cycling, Heavyweight Events, Junior & Senior Solo Piping Starting at 10.00am Highland Dancing Commencing at 12.30pm, Pipe Band Competition, Adult and Junior Drum Major Contest, Fun Fair. 
Contact Tel:   01592 751667

STRATHMIGLO HIGHLAND GAMES
Saturday Commencing at 1.00pm Solo Piping from 12pm
Location: George V playing Field Strathmiglo.
Events : Pipe Band Contest. Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Running. Heavyweight Events, Tug O' War, Cycling.
Contact: Tel: 01337 860531

BEARSDEN & MILNGAVIE HIGHLAND GAMES Bearsden Milngavie Highland Games
Saturday 13th June 2009
Location : West of Scotland Football Club, Burnbrae, Milngavie.
Events: Local Events and Highland Dancing commence 10.30am, Running, Heavy Events, Tug O' War, Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing, Wrestling, Football Competition.
Contact: Tel : 0141 942 5177.

ARDROSSAN HIGHLAND GAMES . (Always Second Sunday in June) Ardrossan Highland Games
Date of Event: Sunday 14th June 2009 At 11.00am
Location : Laighdykes Field, Saltcoats
Events: Solo piping, Highland Dancing, Track & Field Events Heavy Events . Catering and Trade Stands.
Contact: Tel: 01294 558194

HELENSBURGH & LOMOND HIGHLAND GAMES
Saturday June 14th 2009
R-H-TW-W-SP-HD Local events commence 10.00 a.m. Open 2.00 p.m.
Secretary : Mr Ian Maquire, 11B Kirkmichael Road, Helensburgh, Argyll &Bute, G84 7AH
Contact: Tel 07835 403 508

NEWBURGH HIGHLAND GAMES
Saturday June 20th 2009 At 1pm
Location: Robbies Park. Newburgh.
Events: Open & U21 Boat Race, Running, Cycling, Heavy/Field Events . 90m & 1600m Youth Running, Pipe Bands. Stalls.
Contact: Tel: 01337 840740  

CITY OF ABERDEEN HIGHLAND GAMES
Sunday 21st June 2009 (Always 3rd Sunday in June)
Location : Hazelhead Park, Aberdeen. Special event : British championship 100 metre sprint. Other Events :Putting Heavy Stone, Putting light Stone, Highland Dancing, Tug O' War, Heavy Events, Field Events, Track Events, Piping, Junior Races,Sack Race Pipe Band Competition Grade 1,11,111,1V. Drum Majors: Junior & Senior, Twelve or more Bands Massed Pipe Bands.
Contact: Tel: 01224 523842. WEBSITE www.aberdeencity.gov.uk

DRUMTOCHTY HIGHLAND GAMES
Saturday 27th June 2009
Location : Drumtochty Castle Grounds Auchinblae. Laurencekirk. Usual Events : Open & Local Heavyweight Event, Hill Race, Open & Local Tug O War, Solo Piping Highland Dancing, Massed Pipe Bands.
Contact: Tel: 01561 378120. WEBSITE Drumtochty Highland Games .

JULY

KENMOREHIGHLAND GAMES
Wednesday 1st July 2009 always first wednesday in July
Usual Events: Running, Cycling, Heavy/Field Events . Youth Running Events, Hill Race, Highland Dancing.
Contact: Tel: 01887 830486

GAIRLOCH HIGHLAND GATHERING
Event Date : Saturday 4th July 2009 at 11am
Venue:   Little Sands Farm. Venue Address:   Gairloch, Ross-shire  
Contact: Tel: 01445 712386

GLENGARRY HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date : Saturday 4th July 2009 at 1pm - First Saturday in July.
Location : Shinty Park, Invergarry.
Events: Hammer Throwing, Caber Tossing, weight for distance and weight for height, track events, Highland Dancing, Pipebands, Hill race.
Contact: Tel: 01809 501238

ALVA HIGHLAND GAMES
Saturday 11th July 2009
Location: The Johnston Park Alva.
Special Events: Scottish 3200m Cycle Race Championship. British 800m Championship Footrace. Hill Race Championships.Senior & Junior. Usual Events: Running, Cycling, Heavy/Field Events.
Contact: Tel: 01786 813523. 

HIGHLAND GAMES
Saturday 11th July 2009 at 1pm
Location : Grant Park, Forres.  
Special event: Scottish Senior, Masters and junior Championships 2005. Usual events : Track Events, 10K Road Race, Heavy events, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Field events, Tug O' War.
Secretary : Michael W. Scott. 7 Fleurs Road, Forres. Moray. IV36 1LY Tel :01309 673289.
Arena Convenor Arena Convenor  Jim Lawther 29, Drumduan Park, Forres.

STIRLING HIGHLAND GAMES ( CANCELLED 2009 - CREDIT CRUNCH TO BLAME )
Sunday 12th July 2009 at 11:30am
Location: Stirling County Rugby Ground, Stirling.
Special Events Wrestling inc. 9st 7lb Scottish Champs . Usual Events: Highland Dancing, Heavyweights . Tug o'war, Pipe Band Competition, Solo Piping, Centre Arena Events, Fun Fair, Stalls.
Contact: Tel: 08700 550262. WEBSITE Stirling Highland Games

BALLOCH LOCH LOMOND HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date : Saturday 18th July 2009 at 10am
Location : Balloch Castle Country Park.
Special Events : Pipe Band Competition. Scottish 80 Metres & British 200 Metres Running Championships. 12st 7lb Scottish Backhold/Cumberland Style British Championship. SGA World Heavyweight Championship. Usual Events : Solo Piping, Highland Dancing. Running, Cycling, Track & Field Events, Tug O War, Heavy Events, Wrestling.
Contact: Tel: 01389 754 995. Loch Lomond Highland Games

TOMINTOUL HIGHLAND GAMES
Saturday 18th July 2009
Location : Publi Park, Tomintoul, Near Granton on Spey,on Route A939.
Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Heavy & Track Events, Tominabat Hill Race, Childrens Fancy Dress in Evening.
Contact: Tel: 01807 580407.

INVERNESS HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th July 2009 at 12am.
Location: Bught Park, Glenurquhart Rd, Inverness .
The most spectacular Highland Games in the North of Scotland. Set in beautiful Bught Park ont he banks of the River Ness, the Inverness Games features all the traditional Heavy Events, Highland Dancing, Piping and traditional music.
Contact: Tel: 01463 724262

TAYNUILT HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date : Saturday 18th July 2009 at 11am
Location : Sports Field, Taynuilt.
Events : Running (Men & Women), Heavy Events, Piping, Side Stalls, Tug o' War, Highland Dancing Competition and Novelty events.
Contact: Tel: 01866 822436.

THORNTON HIGHLAND GAMES
Sunday 19th July 2009
Location: Memorial Park, Thornton, Fife,
R-C-H-PB-HD  Dancing:11.30am, Piping 12.30pm, Local & Open events 1.00 p.m
Contact: Tel: 01592 771306

BURNTISLAND HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date : Monday 20th July 2009
Location : Burntisland
Events : Heavy Weight and Cycling Events. Open Foot Race, 90 Metres, 200 Metres 400 Metres, 800 Metres, 1600 Metres, 3200 Metres, Invitation 90 Metres Handicap. Highland Dancing. Special Race: Binn Hill Race, Local.
Contact: Tel: 01592 873234

INVERARAY TRADITIONAL HIGHLAND GAMES
Tuesday 21st July 2009 . 10.30am
Location : Castle Grounds, Inveraray.
Usual Events : Solo Piping, Highland Dancing Competitions, Local & Open, Cycling, Light/Track and Heavy Events, Wrestling.
Contact: Tel: 01499 302458.

BALQUHIDDER, LOCHEARNHEAD & STRATHYRE HIGHLAND GAMES .
Event Date : Saturday 25th July 2009 at 12.00pm
Location: Lochearnhead
Special Event: British Heavyweight Championship . Usual Events : Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Light Field & Track, Tug O War, Novelty Races.
Contact: Angus Cameron Tel: 01567 830268.

AIRTH HIGHLAND GAMES. Airth Games website
Saturday 25th July 2009 at 11am
Location: North Greens Park, Airth.
Special Events: BRITISH OPEN PROFESSIONAL HIGHLAND DANCING CHAMPIONSHIPS.Commence 11.30 Usual Events : Running Track/Field and Heavy Events, Cycling Tug O War, Wrestling.
Contact: Tel: 01324 831712.

113th DUFFTOWN HIGHLAND GAMES
Saturday 25th July 2009
Location : Mortlach School Sports Field, Dufftown, Grampian. Special Events: Ben Rinnes 5 tops Hill Race, Overseas Visitors Race. Usual Events : Massed Pipe Bands, Track & Field, Heavy Events, Tug O War, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing.
Contact: Tel :   01340 820342.

LOCHABER HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Saturday 25th July 2009 at 10.30am.
Location: An Aird, Fort William.
Events : Light Field, Heavy Events & Track Events, Cycling, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping.
Contact: Tel: 01397 703711, WEBSITE

CALLANDER HIGHLAND GAMES. Callander World Highland Games
Event Date : Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th July 2009 at 1pm
Location: Callander Games Field.
Usual Events: Traditional Highland Games and Strongman Events, pipe bands, Highland Dancing et
Dan MkKirgan. Tel:- 01877 330 919.   Mobile: 0774 803 4672. Email: myrtleinn@btconnect.com

LUSS (LOCH LOMOND) HIGHLAND GATHERING
Sunday 26th July 2009 11.00am
Location : Luss, Alexandria, Loch Lomond.
Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, (SOBHD rules), Track/Field and Heavyweights, Hill Race, Tossing the Sheaf, Cycling, Wrestling. Local & Open Events.
Contact: Tel: 01389 762854.

ST. ANDREWS HIGHLAND GAMES
Sunday 26th July 2009
Location: North Haugh, St.Andrews.
Special Events: European Heavyweight Championship, 1600 Metres Footrace Championship. Usual Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Cycling, Running, Heavy Events, Field Events.
Contact: Tel: 01334 476305. 

ARISAIG HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Wednesday 29th July 2009 at 12.30pm.
Location: Traigh Farm, Arisaig.
Events: Traditional Highland Games. Highland dancing, Heavy Events, Solo Piping Competitions, Track and Field Events.
Contact: Tel: 01687 450 604 WEBSITE

The 14th KILLIN HIGHLAND GAMES
Wednesday 29th July 2009a t 10.30am
Parade starts at Dochart Bridge 1.00pm, Opening 1.30pm
Location: Breadalbane Park, Killin.
Events: Piping Competitions, Dancing Competitions, Celebrity Appearance, World Strongmen Events, Open Hill Race, Childrens Races, Local Tossing the Caber Competition.
Contact: Tel: 01567 820342 Killin Games Website

AUGUST

ABOYNE HIGHLAND GAMES
Saturday 1st August 2009 at 10.30am
Location: Aboyne Green, Aboyne.
Special Events: Marquee Dance on FRIDAY. Novice events 10.30am. Usual Events: Heavyweights, Hill Race, Tug O War, Light  Field Events, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping & Massed Pipe Bands.
Contact: Tel: 013398 86049 Aboyne Games website

STRATHCONON HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event Saturday 1st August 2009 at 12 noon
Location : Strathconon
Usual Events : Hill Race, Heavy Events, Clay Pigeon Shoot, Adult and Children's Races, Field Events. A Games which tries to keep a more tradition feel to the day! It is in the original spirit of Highland Games!
Contact: Tel : 01997 477219

158th BRIDGE OF ALLAN HIGHLAND GAMES WEBSITE
Date of Event : Sunday 2nd August 2009
Location: Games Park, Bridge of Allan
Special Events : Scottish Wrestling Championship (13st 7lb), Scottish Cycling Grass Track Championship, Heavyweight Championships, Pipe Band Contest: Grades I, II, III, IV.  Highland Dancing, Track and Field events. Heavy events, Cycling, Wrestling.
Contact: Tel :01786 822615.

MALLAIG ; MORAR HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Sunday 2nd August 2009 at 12 noon .
Location: The Lovat Memorial Field, Morar.
Events for 2006 : Junior Highland Games, Piping, Solo Piping, Piobaireachd, March, Strathspey, Highland Dancing (various age groups), Light Field and Junior Athletics, International Relay Race, Heavy Events, lots of children's events.
Contact: .Tel:01324 552841.

MONTROSE HIGHLAND GAMES & Heavy Horse Show
Date of Event: Sunday 2nd August 2009 Dancing and Local 10 am Open 12 pm
Location: East Links, Montrose.
Special Events: World Caber Championship 2005, Tug O War Championships. Clydesdale Horses, Solo Piping Piobaireachd Supreme Championship. Dog Show. Usual Events: Solo Piping. Highland Dancing, Running, Cycling, Heavyweights .
Contact: Tel: 01674 672263 Montrose Highland Games

DORNOCH HIGHLAND GATHERING
Event Date : Friday 7th August 2009 at 10:30am .
Location : The Meadows Park, Dornoch.
Usual Events: Heavy Events, Track and Field events, Cycling, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing.
Contact: Tel 01463223745 e-mail: joan.buchanan@hotmail.co.uk

ATHOLL AND BREADALBANE HIGHLAND GATHERING
Saturday 8th August 2009
Location : Blair-Atholll.
Events : Heavy Event, Piping Competition, Track Events, Highland dancing.
Contact: Tel: 01887 820666 morag@highlandglen.freeserve.co.uk

STRATHPEFFER HIGHLAND GATHERING
Event Date : Saturday 8th August 2009
Location : Castle Leod, Strathpeffer, Nr Dingwall Ross-shire.
Events : Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Running, Field Events,  Heavy events, Tug O War, Cycling, Piping Competition. 3 Pipe Bands
Contact: Tel : 01997 421348.

PERTH HIGHLAND GAMES
Sunday 9th August 2009
Location: South Inch Perth .
Special events: Pipe Band Contest, Grades 1, 11, 111, 1V. Also, Cycling 1000 Metres Championship.Running 90 Metres Championship.
Other Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Tug O War, and Field events including Heavyweights .
Contact: Tel: 01738 627782/Fax 01738 639622. Email: andrew@highlandgames.org.uk WEBSITE: www.highlandgames.org.uk

BALLATER HIGHLAND GAMES
Thursday 13th August 2009
Location: Monaltrie Park, Ballater, Aberdeenshire.
Special Events: Piping Championship (Piobaireachd) Piping for Under 17's. Full Programme: Heavy, Light & Athleti Events. Tug O War, Hill Race, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping. Note:Always 2nd Thursday in August!
Contact: Tel: 01339 755771

TAIN HIGHLAND GATHERING
Thursday 13th August 2009 at 10am. Hill Race - 13th August
Location: Glenmorangie Field (By Route A9) At Tain on Route A9 (East coast ) Ross-shire .
Special Events: British Championship Medals For Light & Heavy Hammers, Solo Piping Senior & Junior (Open), Highland Dancing All Categories, Open Light Field & Light Track. Heavy Events Including Caber . Hill Race - 13th August. Tug-O-War, Cycling & Children's events.
Contact: Tel: 01349 884149 E-Mail: fiona.sutherland@tiscali.co.uk

24th HELMSDALE & DISTRICT HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Saturday 15th August 2009 at 10.00am
Location : Couper Park, Helmsdale.
Special Events: Scottish Hill Race Championship. Other Events: Heavy,Light & Track also Cycling. Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Fly Casting, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Tug O' War, Novelty & Children's Races.
Contact: Tel/Fax 01431-821679  alastairleitch@helmsdalegames.info . Helmsdale Highland Games website

GLENFINNAN HIGHLAND GAMES
Saturday 15th August 2009 at 11.30am
Location: Glenfinnan  
Events: A uniquely traditional Highland Gathering set in the internationally famous setting - where the Jacobite standard was raised in 1745.
Contact: Tel : 01397 722234 WEBSITE

NAIRN HIGHLAND GAMES Nairn Games Site
Date of Event: Saturday 15th August 2009
Location : The Links, Nairn.
Features : Linked with Moscow Highland Games
Usual Events : Piping competition, Junior Piping Comp. Highland Dancing, Athletics and Heavy Events, Tug o' War.
Contact: somerville@highland.gov.uk (no tel)

CRIEFF HIGHLAND GATHERING .
Event Date : Sunday 16th August 2009 at 12.00pm
Location: Market Park  
Featuring : Scottish Heavyweight Campionship . Pipe Band Competition Grades 1,11,111 & 1V Usual Events : Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Running, Cycling, Light & Track Events, Heavyweight events . Tug O War.
Contact: Tel : 01738627782 or Tel: 01764 652195 EMAIL WEBSITE

CAITHNESS HIGHLAND GATHERING
Sunday 16th August 2009
Location: John O'Groats Hotel Field, Caithness. 
Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Heavy & Field/Foot Racing, 112 Stone Tug O War, Cycling, Childrens Races.
Contact: Tel:  01847 841268.

GLENISLA HIGHLAND GAMES
Friday 21st August 2009
Location: Glenisla Haugh Field, Glenisla.
Traditional Highland Games, Dancing, Piping, Hill race, Heavy Events, Kids races.
Contact: Tel: 01575 582349 WEBSITE

BUTE HIGHLAND GAMES
Saturday 22nd August 2009
Location: Rothesay, Isle of Bute.
Events : Local Events, Open Events Light Field, Heavy Events, Backhold Wrestling, International Highland Dancing Competition, Pipe Band & Drum Major Contests.
Contact: 01700 502151. WEBSITE Byute Highland Games

GLENURQUHART HIGHLAND GATHERING
Saturday 22nd August 2009 at 13.30pm
Location: Westfield, Drumnadrochit, on Loch Ness.
Events : All Heavy Events, Tug o' War, Highland Dancing, Achomy Hill Race, Track and Field, Pipe Band, Fun-Fair - Trade Stands.
Contact: Mrs M. Girvan Tel: 01456476367.

INVERGORDON HIGHLAND GATHERING .
Event Date : Saturday 22nd August 2009 at 13.00pm
Location : Academy Playing Fields, Invergordon.
Events . Solo Piping, Highland Dancing. Usual Athleti and Field Events.
Contact: Alison Stewart Tel : 01862 893952.

LONACH HIGHLAND GATHERING
Date of Event: Saturday 22nd August 2009 at 8am
Location: Bellabeg Park, Strathdon, Aberdeenshire.
Events: March of The Lonach Clansmen, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Field and Track and Heavy events.
Contact: Mr George Thomson, Tel: 019756 51297 email: enquiries@lonach.info

STRATHARDLE HIGHLAND GATHERING
Date of Games: Saturday 22nd August 2009 at 11.30am
Location : Bannerfield, Kirkmichael.
Special Events: Agricultural Show 09.30am.Parade to Field 12.45pm, Highly Competive Tug O' War (Local) and Open Tug O' War. Other Events: Open piping, Highland Dancing, Field and Track Heavy Weight Events, Plus other Highland Gathering Events. Contact: Peter Hart Tel: H: 01575 582248 M: 07719295837 E: highlandgames@tiscali.co.uk

ARGYLSHIRE OBAN HIGHLAND GATHERING
Thursday 27th August 2009 at 10.00
Location: Mossfield Park, Oban.
Featuring : Wednesday 23rd - Piping Competition, incl. Highland Society of London's Gold Medal and the Argyllshire Gathering Silver Medal Thursday 25th - Open Piping & Dancing, Athletics, Track and Field, Hill Race, Tug O War, Fun Races, Visitors Races, Childrens Events and Shinty (Like wild hockey).
Contact: Pauline MacKeirnan Tel: 01631 562671. WEBSITE Oban Games

GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY HIGHLAND GAMES. 
Event Date : Sunday 23th August 2009
Location : Heithfield Park, Grantown-on-Spey.
Special Event: 56lb Weight for Distance Championship, Usual Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Open Tug O War, Running, Cycling, Field and Heavy Events, Mass Pipe Bands.
Contact: Mrs E Watt Tel: 01479 873237.

COWAL HIGHLAND GATHERING Always Last W/end in August
Thursday 27th, Friday 28th and Saturday 29th August 2009 at 8.30am
Location : Dunoon Sports Stadium
Events : Local Events, School Atletics, Open Events Light Field, Heavy Events, Backhold Wrestling, International Highland Dancing Competition, Solo Piping, Pipe Band & Drum Major Contest.
Contact, Email: info@cowalgathering.com WEBSITE: Cowal and Dunoon games website

BIRNAM HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event : Saturday 29th August 2009 Nearest town: Birnam, Perth.   Airport: Edinburgh, Links to London.
Events: World Haggis Eating Championship and Kiltie Dash Blairgowrie and Rattray Pipe Band, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing. Tug O War, Field & Track Events, Heavy Events Cycling. Excelent Cash Prizes.
Contact: Tel. 01350 728 826, Email: secretary@birnamhighlandgames.com WEBSITE:Birnam Highland Games

SEPTEMBER

THE BRAEMAR GATHERING
Saturday 5th September 2009 (Always 1st Sat in Sept)
Special Event: Queens Visit Plus other members of The Royal Household. 80 metres British Championship. Pre-entry required for Piping, Dancing, Track & Hill race. Mass Band Display. Usual Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping. Light and Heavy events . Tug O War.
Seating: Prices From £6 To £20.
Contact: Tel : 01339 755377 Email WEBSITE: Braemar Highland Gathering

PITLOCHRY HIGHLAND GAMES
Saturday 12th September 2009 at 11:00 am
Location Pitlochry Perthshire
Special Events: MASSED PIPE BANDS, Solo Piping. Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing Competition SOBHD Rules Light Field Heavy Events - Venue of 1997 World Hammer throw record of 153' . Track events, Tug-O-War, Cycling, Charity Stalls.
Contact: Tel: 01796473488 EMAIL