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 2018….
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 2018
Gourock Highland Games
13th May, 2018
Gordon Castle Highland Games
20th May, 2018
Blackford Highland Games
26th May, 2018
West Lothian Highland Games
26th May, 2018
Carmunnock Highland Games
27th May, 2018
Atholl Gathering and Highland Games
27th May, 2018
JUNE 2018
Shotts Highland Games
2nd June, 2018
Cornhill Highland Games
2nd June, 2018
Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games
2nd June, 2018
Strathmore Highland Games
10th June, 2018
Ardrossan Highland Games
10th June, 2018
Aberdeen Highland Games
17th June, 2018
Cupar Highland Games
17th June, 2018
Drumtochty Highland Games
23rd June, 2018
Lorne Highland Games
24th June, 2018
Ceres Highland Games
30th June, 2018
JULY 2018
Kenmore Highland Games
4th July, 2018
Luss Highland Games
7th July, 2018
Forres Highland Games
7th July, 2018
Loch Lomond Highland Games
14th July, 2018
Alva Games
14th July, 2018
Morven Highland Games
14th July, 2018
Rosneath Peninsula Highland Games
15th July, 2018
Stonehaven Peninsula Highland Games
15th July, 2018
Inveraray Highland Games
17th July, 2018
Lochcarron Highland Games
21st July, 2018
Tomintoul Highland Games
21st July, 2018
Balquhidder Highland Games
21st July, 2018
City of Inverness Highland Games
21st July, 2018
Taynuilt Highland Games
21st July, 2018
Arisaig Highland Games
25th July, 2018
Durness Highland Games
27th July, 2018
Airth Highland Games
28th July, 2018
Dufftown Highland Games
28th July, 2018
Halkirk Highland Games
28th July, 2018
St Andrews Highland Games
29th July, 2018
AUGUST 2018
Killin Highland Gathering
1st August, 2018
Dornoch Highland Gathering
3rd August, 2018
Aboyne Highland Games
4th August, 2018
Inverkeithing Highland Games
4th August, 2018
Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games
4th August, 2018
Bridge of Allan Highland Games
5th August, 2018
Isle of Skye Highland Games
8th August, 2018
Ballater Highland Games
9th August, 2018
Assynt Highland Games
10th August, 2018
Aberfeldy Highland Games
10th – 11th August, 2018
Abernethy Highland Games
11th August, 2018
Bute Highland Games
11th August, 2018
Dundonald Highland Games
11th August, 2018
North Berwick International Highland Games
11th August, 2018
Perth Highland Games
12th August, 2018
Glenisla Highland Games
17th August, 2018
Helmsdale Highland Games
18th August, 2018
Stirling Highland Games
18th August, 2018
Crieff Highland Gathering
19th August, 2018
Oban, Argyllshire Gathering
23rd August, 2018
Cowal Highland Gathering
23rd – 25th August, 2018
Glenurquhart Highland Games
25th August, 2018
Lonach Highland Games
25th August, 2018
Strathardle Highland Gathering
25th August, 2018
SEPTEMBER 2018
The Braemar Gathering
1st September, 2018
Blairgowrie Highland Games
2nd September, 2018
Pitlochry Highland Games
8th September, 2018
Invercharron Highland Games
15th September, 2018
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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