The Scottish Highland Games is one of the most popular events in Scotland, with visitors and residents alike.
If you visit any time between May and September, you’re bound to catch a gathering somewhere in the country.
Highland Games are held in many countries throughout the world where there are Scottish connections, but this page is dedicated solely to Games Events that are held 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 2017 ….
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 2017
14th May
Gourock Highland Games
20th & 21st May
Gordon Castle Highland Games
27th May
Blackford Highland Games
28th May
Carmunnock Highland Games
28th May
Atholl Gathering and Highland Games
JUNE 2017
3rd June
Shotts Highland Games
3rd June
Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games
3rd June
Cornhill Highland Games
10th June
Cupar Highland Games
11th June
Strathmore Highland Games
17th June
Oldmeldrum Highland Games
18th June
Aberdeen Highland Games
24th June
Ceres Highland Games
24th June
Drumtochty Highland Games
25th June
Lorne Highland Games
JULY 2017
1st July
Luss Highland Games
5th July
Kenmore Highland Games
8th July
Alva Games
15th July
Lochcarron Highland Games
15th July
City of Inverness Highland Games
15th July
Loch Lomond Highland Games
16th July
Rosneath Peninsula Highland Games
16th July
Stonehaven Peninsula Highland Games
17th July
Burntisland Highland Games
18th July
Inveraray Highland Games
22nd July
Taynuilt Highland Games
22nd July
Balquhidder Highland Games
22nd July
Airth Highland Games
26th July
Arisaig Highland Games
28th July
Durness Highland Gathering
29th July
Dufftown Highland Games
29th July
Halkirk Highland Games
30th July
St Andrews Highland Games
AUGUST 2017
4th August
Dornoch Highland Gathering
5th August
Aboyne Highland Games
5th August
Dundonald Highland Games
5th August
North Berwick International Highland Games
5th August
Newtonmore Highland Games
6th August
Bridge of Allan Highland Games
9th August
Skye Highland Games
10th August
Ballater Highland Games
11th August
Assynt Highland Games
11th & 12th August
Atholl & Breadalbane Highland Gathering
13th August
Perth Highland Games
18th August
Glenisla Highland Games
19th August
Bute Highland Games
19th August
Helmsdale Highland Games
19th August
Stirling Highland Games
20th August
Crieff Highland Gathering
24th August
Oban, Argyllshire Gathering
24th – 26th August
Cowal Highland Gathering
26th August
Glenurquhart Highland Games
26th August
Lonach Highland Games
26th August
Strathardle Highland Gathering
SEPTEMBER 2017
2nd September
The Braemar Gathering
4th September
Blairgowrie Highland Games
9th September
Pitlochry Highland Games
16h 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 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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