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 2015 ….
MAY 2015
10th May
Gourock Highland Games
23rd-24th May
Atholl Gathering and Highland Games
JUNE 2015
6th June
Shotts Highland Games
7th June
Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games
7th June
Cornhill Highland Games
13th June
Cupar Highland Games
JULY 2015
4th July
City of Aberdeen Highland Games
4th July
Luss Highland Games
11th July
Famous Alva Games
18th July
Lochcarron Highland Games
18th July
City of Inverness Highland Games
21st July
Inveraray Highland Games
24th July
Durness Highland Gathering
25th July
Balquhidder Highland Games
25th July
Dufftown Highland Games
25th July
St Andrews Highland Games
29th July
Arisaig Highland Games
AUGUST 2015
1st August
Aboyne Highland Games
2nd August
Bridge of Allan Highland Games
5th August
Skye Highland Games
7th – 8th
Atholl & Breadalbane Highland Gathering
TBC
North Berwick International Highland Games
13th August
Ballater Highland Games
16th August
Crieff Highland Gathering
22nd August
Bute Highland Games
22nd August
Lonach Highland Games
27th August
Argyllshire Gathering
27th – 29th August
Cowal Highland Gathering
SEPTEMBER 2015
5th September
The Braemar Gathering
12th September
Pitlochry Highland Games
TBC
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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