The Scottish Highland Games is one of the most popular events in Scotland, with visitors and residents alike. If you visit between May and September, you’re bound to catch a gathering or two somewhere in the country. Games are held in many countries throughout the world where there are Scottish connections, but for now I’ll concentrate on Scotland.
Please note: This does not represent the full calendar. I only feature events that I know have a website, and update the site in a timely manner. If you know of any that I’ve missed, and meet that criteria, then please feel free to contact me and I’ll add them.
For most of the games, you just have to turn up on the day and pay for entry. A few of them do offer advance booking facilities, and full details will be on the official websites.
These are must-see events, combining a cultural treat and a fun day out for the family.
Scottish Highland Games Calendar 2016 ….
MAY 2016
8th May
Gourock Highland Games
15th May
Gordon Castle Highland Games
28th-29th May
Atholl Gathering and Highland Games
JUNE 2016
4th June
Shotts Highland Games
4th June
Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games
4th June
Cornhill Highland Games
11th June
Cupar Highland Games
19th June
City of Aberdeen Highland Games
JULY 2016
2nd July
Luss Highland Games
9th July
Famous Alva Games
16th July
Lochcarron Highland Games
16th July
City of Inverness Highland Games
19th July
Inveraray Highland Games
23rd July
Taynuilt Highland Games
23rd July
Balquhidder Highland Games
27th July
Arisaig Highland Games
29th July
Durness Highland Gathering
30th July
Dufftown Highland Games
31st July
St Andrews Highland Games
AUGUST 2016
3rd August
Skye Highland Games
6th August
Aboyne Highland Games
6th August
Dundonald Highland Games
6th August
North Berwick International Highland Games
7th August
Bridge of Allan Highland Games
11th August
Ballater Highland Games
12th – 13th
Atholl & Breadalbane Highland Gathering
20th August
Bute Highland Games
21st August
Crieff Highland Gathering
25th August
Argyllshire Gathering
25th – 27th August
Cowal Highland Gathering
27th August
Glenurquhart Highland Games
27th August
Lonach Highland Games
SEPTEMBER 2016
3rd September
The Braemar Gathering
10th September
Pitlochry Highland Games
17th September
Invercharron Highland Games
All of these events have lots of stalls, piping and drumming competitions, highland dancing competitions, and many athletic events, including throwing the hammer and the famous tossing the caber. Visit the Highland Games page to find out more.
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