HIGHLAND GAMES AND SHOWS in The Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park
and others within driving distance of The Trossachs in Scotland
Note that some of these games are some distance from the Trossachs depending on your location.
Games shown this colour are either in, or within easy driving distance of The Trossachs National Park.
| 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 |
12 June BEARSDEN & MILNGAVIE 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 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 event which includes heavy events, Highland dancing, solo piping, running and wrestling. Adult £3, Child/Concessions £1, Family £7 Tel: 07835 403 508 Email: ian.macguire@live.co.uk www.helensburghandlomondgames.co.uk |
| 19 June OLDMELDRUM 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, 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 |
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 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 |
| 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 |
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 |
| 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 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 |
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 & 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. Adult £7, Child £2, Concessions £3 Tel: 01499 302458/302203 Email: secretary@inveraray-games.co.uk www.inveraray-games.co.uk |
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, Car £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 with track and field events, a Gathering for McNab, Stewart, McGregor and McLaren Clans. Adult £5, Child/Concessions £3 Tel: 01567 830268 Email: gus.dundhu@btinternet.com www.lochearnheadhighlandgames.co.uk |
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 |
28 July 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 |
| 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 more. Adult £8, Child £4, Concessions £6, Parking £2 Tel: 07748 034672 Email: myrtleinn@btconnect.com www.callanderhighlandgames.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 |
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| 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 |
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 |
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. 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 WORLD PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS Glasgow Green, Glasgow Pipe bands from across the globe compete. Tel: 0141 221 5414 www.rspba.org |
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 & pipe bands. Adult £7, Child £4 Tel: 01738 627782 Email: andrew@highlandgames.org.uk www.highlandgames.org.uk |
| 21 August BUTE HIGHLAND GAMES Public Stadium, Rothesay, Isle of Bute 10.00-18.00 (Ferry crossing to Island) 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 shinty tournament. Adult £6, Child/Concessions £4, Parking £2 Tel: 01700 505256 Email: david.anderson71@btinternet.com www.butehighlandgames.org.uk |
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 |
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 ( LONG DRIVE OR FERRY) 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 |
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| 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 |
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