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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Possible cancellations or postponements. Please check with the venue/event organiser for updates.
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 2021….
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.
MANY LATE CANCELLATIONS – PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING
MAY 2021
Gordon Castle Highland Games
CANCELLED, Gordon Castle Estate
Gourock Highland Games
CANCELLED, Battery Park, Greenock
West Lothian Highland Games
29th May, 2021
Carmunnock Highland Games
TBC, Glasgow
Blackford Highland Games
CANCELLED
Atholl Gathering and Highland Games
CANCELLED
JUNE 2021
Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games
5th June, 2021
Strathmore Highland Games
CANCELLED
Ardrossan Highland Games
CANCELLED
Cupar Highland Games
CANCELLED
Drumtochty Highland Games
CANCELLED
Ceres Highland Games
CANCELLED
JULY 2021
Luss Highland Games
CANCELLED
Aberdeen Highland Games
CANCELLED
Forres Highland Games
CANCELLED
Kenmore Highland Games
CANCELLED
Alva Games
CANCELLED
City of Inverness Highland Games
TBC
Lochcarron Highland Games
CANCELLED
Tomintoul Highland Games
CANCELLED
Rosneath Peninsula Highland Games
CANCELLED
Stonehaven Peninsula Highland Games
TBC
Inveraray Highland Games
CANCELLED
Durness Highland Gathering
CANCELLED
Balquhidder, Lochearnhead & Strathyre Highland Games
CANCELLED
Airth Highland Games
24th July, 2021 (provisional)
St Andrews Highland Games
CANCELLED
Arisaig Highland Games
CANCELLED
Dufftown Highland Games
CANCELLED
Halkirk Highland Games
31st July, 2021
AUGUST 2021
Killin Highland Gathering
CANCELLED
Isle of Skye Highland Games
CANCELLED, Portree
Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games
7th August, 2021
Aboyne Highland Games
CANCELLED, The Green, Aboyne
Bridge of Allan Highland Games
8th August, 2021
Ballater Highland Games
CANCELLED, Monaltrie Park
Assynt Highland Games
13th August 2021, Lochinver
Atholl & Breadalbane Highland Games
13th & 14th August 2021, Aberfeldy
Abernethy Highland Games
CANCELLED
North Berwick International Highland Games
Returns 2022
Glenisla Highland Games
CANCELLED, The Haugh, Forter, Angus
Helmsdale Highland Games
21st August 2021, Couper Park
Stirling Highland Games
21st August, 2021 (provisional)
Bute Highland Games
21st August 2021, The Stadium, High Street, Rothesay
Crieff Highland Gathering
22nd August 2021, Market Park
Oban, Argyllshire Gathering
26th August, 2021
Cowal Highland Gathering
Returns 2022, Dunoon
Glenurquhart Highland Games
28th August 2021, Blairbeg Park, Drumnadrochit
Strathardle Highland Gathering
28th August 2021, Bannerfield, Kirkmichael, Blairgowrie
Lonach Highland Games
CANCELLED, Bellabeg, Strathdon
Perth Highland Games
29th August, 2021
SEPTEMBER 2021
The Braemar Gathering
CANCELLED, Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park
Blairgowrie Highland Games
CANCELLED, Bogles Field, Essendy Road, Blairgowrie.
Pitlochry Highland Games
CANCELLED, 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.
*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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