Scottish Highland Games are among the most popular events in the country, with our visitors and residents alike. If you pay us a visit any time between May and September, you’re bound to catch a gathering somewhere in the country, for a great family day out.
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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 2022….
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 2022
Gourock Highland Games
8th May 2022, Battery Park, Greenock
Gordon Castle Highland Games
15th May 2022, Gordon Castle Estate
Carmunnock Highland Games
CANCELLED, Glasgow
Blackford Highland Games
28th May, 2022
Atholl Gathering and Highland Games
28th – 29th May 2022
JUNE 2022
Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games
4th June 2022
Strathmore Highland Games
12th June, 2022
Ardrossan Highland Games
12th June 2022
Cupar Highland Games
CANCELLED
Drumtochty Highland Games
25th June 2022, Drumtochty Glen
Aberdeen Highland Games
19th June 2022, Hazelhead Park
Ceres Highland Games
25th June 2022
JULY 2022
Luss Highland Games
2nd July 2022, Just outside the village of Luss
Forres Highland Games
2nd July 2022, Grant Park, Forres
Kenmore Highland Games
6th July 2022, Kenmore Pavillion & Sports Field
Alva Games
9th July 2022, Clackmannanshire
City of Inverness Highland Games
16th July 2022, Bught Park
Lochcarron Highland Games
16th July 2022, Attadale Estate
Tomintoul Highland Games
16th July 2022, Public Park, southern end of Tomintoul
Rosneath Peninsula Highland Games
CANCELLED
Stonehaven Peninsula Highland Games
17th July 2022
Inveraray Highland Games
19th July 2022, in the grounds of Inveraray Castle
Balquhidder, Lochearnhead & Strathyre Highland Games
23rd July 2022
Arisaig Highland Games
27th July 2022, Traigh Farm, Arisaig.
Durness Highland Gathering
29th July 2022
Halkirk Highland Games
30th July 2022, Caithness
Dufftown Highland Games
30th July 2022, village of Dufftown
AUGUST 2022
Killin Highland Gathering
3rd August 2022, Breadalbane Park
Isle of Skye Highland Games
3rd August 2022, Portree
Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games
6th August 2022,Alice Littler Memorial Park
Aboyne Highland Games
6th August 2022, The Green, Aboyne
North Berwick International Highland Games
6th August 2022
Bridge of Allan Highland Games
7th August 2022
Ballater Highland Games
11th August 2022, Monaltrie Park
Assynt Highland Games
12th August 2022, Culag Park, Lochinver
Atholl & Breadalbane Highland Games
12th & 13th August 2022, Games Field, Nethy Bridge
Abernethy Highland Games
13th August 2022
Perth Highland Games
14th August 2022, within the grounds of Scone Palace
Glenisla Highland Games
19th August 2022, The Haugh, Forter, Angus
Helmsdale Highland Games
20th August 2022, Couper Park
Stirling Highland Games
20th August 2022, Stirling Sports Village
Bute Highland Games
20th August, 2022, The Stadium, High Street, Rothesay
Crieff Highland Gathering
21st August 2022, Market Park
Oban, Argyllshire Gathering
25th August 2022, Mossfield Stadium, Oban, PA34 4EL
Cowal Highland Gathering
25th – 27th August 2022, Dunoon
Glenurquhart Highland Games
27th August 2022, Blairbeg Park, Drumnadrochit
Strathardle Highland Gathering
27th August 2022, Bannerfield, Kirkmichael, Blairgowrie
Lonach Highland Games
27th August 2022, Bellabeg, Strathdon
St Andrews Highland Games
28th August 2022, Station Park
SEPTEMBER 2022
The Braemar Gathering
3rd September 2022, Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park
Blairgowrie Highland Games
4th September 2022, Bogles Field, Essendy Road, Blairgowrie.
Pitlochry Highland Games
10th September 2022, Recreation Ground, Ferry Road
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.
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