Scottish Highland Games are among the most popular events in the country, with our visitors and residents alike. If you visit us any time between May and September, you are bound to catch a gathering somewhere in the country, for a great family day out.
Highland Games are held in many countries throughout the world where there are Scottish connections, but this page is dedicated solely to Games Events in Scotland.
*For most of the Gatherings, you just need to turn up on the day and pay for entry.
If tickets are required, full details will be available on the official Games’ websites.
SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES CALENDAR 2019….
These are must-see events, combining a cultural treat and a fun day for all the family. You’ll find them in most parts of Scotland, so wherever you are, you won’t be far away.
MAY 2019
Gourock Highland Games
12th May, 2019
Gordon Castle Highland Games
19th May, 2019
Blackford Highland Games
25th May, 2019
Atholl Gathering and Highland Games
25th May 2019, Blair Castle
Carmunnock Highland Games
26th May 2019, Glasgow
JUNE 2019
Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games
1st June, 2019
Shotts Highland Games
TBC, 2019
Cornhill Highland Games
TBC, 2019, Aberdeenshire
Strathmore Highland Games
TBC, 2019, Glamis Castle
Ardrossan Highland Games
9th June 2019
Cupar Highland Games
TBC, 2019
Drumtochty Highland Games
TBC, 2019, Drumtochty Castle
Lorne Highland Games
TBC, 2019
Ceres Highland Games
29th June 2019
JULY 2019
Kenmore Highland Games
TBC, 2019
Luss Highland Games
6th July 2019
Forres Highland Games
TBC, 2019
Loch Lomond Highland Games
13th July 2019, Balloch
Alva Games
13th July 2019
Morvern Highland Games
TBC, 2019
Rosneath Peninsula Highland Games
TBC, 2019
Inveraray Highland Games
TBC, 2019, Inveraray Castle
Lochcarron Highland Games
20th July 2019
Tomintoul Highland Games
20th July, 2019
City of Inverness Highland Games
20th July, 2019
Stonehaven Peninsula Highland Games
21st July, 2019
Balquhidder, Lochearnhead & Strathyre Highland Games
TBC, 2019
Durness Highland Games
TBC, 2018
Airth Highland Games
27th July, 2019
Dufftown Highland Games
27th July, 2019
Halkirk Highland Games
27th July, 2019
St Andrews Highland Games
28th July, 2019
Arisaig Highland Games
31st July, 2019
AUGUST 2019
Killin Highland Gathering
TBC, 2019
Dornoch Highland Gathering
2nd August, 2019
Aboyne Highland Games
TBC, 2019
Inverkeithing Highland Games
TBC, 2019
Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games
TBC, 2019
Dundonald Highland Games
3rd August 2019, Ayrshire
Bridge of Allan Highland Games
4th August, 2019
Isle of Skye Highland Games
7th August, 2019
Ballater Highland Games
8th August, 2019
Assynt Highland Games
9th August 2019, Lochinver
Atholl & Breadalbane Highland Games
TBC, 2019, Aberfeldy
Abernethy Highland Games
10th August 2019, Nethy Bridge
Bute Highland Games
TBC 2019, Rothesay
North Berwick International Highland Games
TBC, 2019
Perth Highland Games
11th August, 2019
Glenisla Highland Games
TBC, 2019
Helmsdale Highland Games
17th August, 2019
Stirling Highland Games
17th August, 2019
Crieff Highland Gathering
18th August, 2019
Oban, Argyllshire Gathering
22nd August, 2019
Glenurquhart Highland Games
TBC, 2019
Lonach Highland Games
24th August, 2019
Cowal Highland Gathering
29th – 31st August 2019, Dunoon
Strathardle Highland Gathering
TBC, 2019
SEPTEMBER 2019
The Braemar Gathering
7th September, 2019
Blairgowrie Highland Games
TBC, 2019
Pitlochry Highland Games
14th September, 2019
Invercharron Highland Games
TBC, 2019
(PLEASE NOTE: 2018 Invercharron Games was cancelled)
Most events will have numerous stalls, piping and drumming competitions, highland dancing competitions, and many athletic events, including throwing the hammer and famous tossing the caber. See the Scotland Highland Games page to find out more.
*There are more Games events in Scotland, but I only feature those with a website, so please follow the links to make sure that no dates, times or locations have changed.
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