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.
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 2023….
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 2023
Gourock Highland Games
14th May 2023, Battery Park, Greenock
Gordon Castle Highland Games
21st May 2023, Gordon Castle Estate
Blackford Highland Games
27th May 2023
Carmunnock Highland Games
28th May 2023, King George V Playing Field, Carmunnock
Atholl Gathering and Highland Games
28th May 2023, Blair Castle
JUNE 2023
Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games
3rd June 2023, The Fields Of Duchess Wood
Strathmore Highland Games
11th June 2023, Glamis Castle, Angus
Ardrossan Highland Games
11th June 2023, Ardrossan Memorial Playing Fields
Cupar Highland Games
CANCELLED
Drumtochty Highland Games
24th June 2023, Drumtochty Glen
Aberdeen Highland Games
TBC, Hazelhead Park
Ceres Highland Games
24th June 2023
JULY 2023
Luss Highland Games
1st July 2023, Just outside the village of Luss
Forres Highland Games
TBC, Grant Park, Forres
Kenmore Highland Games
5th July 2023, Kenmore Pavillion & Sports Field
Alva Games
8th July 2023, Clackmannanshire
City of Inverness Highland Games
15th July 2023, Bught Park
Lochcarron Highland Games
15th July 2022, Attadale Estate
Tomintoul Highland Games
15th July 2023, Public Park, southern end of Tomintoul
Rosneath Peninsula Highland Games
CANCELLED
Stonehaven Peninsula Highland Games
TBC
Burntisland Highland Games
17th July 2023, Burntisland Links
Inveraray Highland Games
18th July 2023, in the grounds of Inveraray Castle
Balquhidder, Lochearnhead & Strathyre Highland Games
22nd July 2023
Durness Highland Gathering
28th July 2023
Halkirk Highland Games
29th July 2023, Caithness
Dufftown Highland Games
29th July 2023, village of Dufftown
St Andrews Highland Games
30th July 2023, Station Park
AUGUST 2023
Aboyne Highland Games
5th August 2023, The Green, Aboyne, Aberdeenshire
Bridge of Allan Highland Games
6th August 2023
Isle of Skye Highland Games
9th August 2023, Portree
Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games
TBC, Alice Littler Memorial Park
Ballater Highland Games
10th August 2023, Monaltrie Park
Assynt Highland Games
TBC, Culag Park, Lochinver
Atholl & Breadalbane Highland Games
11th & 12th August 2023, Games Field, Wade’s Park
North Berwick International Highland Games
12th August 2023
Bute Highland Games
12th August 2023, The Stadium, High Street, Rothesay
Abernethy Highland Games
12th August 2023, Nethy Bridge Games Field, PH25 3DA
Perth Highland Games
13th August 2023, location to be confirmed
Glenisla Highland Games
18th August 2023, The Haugh, Forter, Angus
Stirling Highland Games
19th August 2023, Stirling Sports Village
Helmsdale Highland Games
19th August 2023, Couper Park, Helmsdale, Highland, KW8 6HH.
Crieff Highland Gathering
20th August 2023, Market Park
Oban, Argyllshire Gathering
24th August 2023, Mossfield Stadium, Oban, PA34 4EL
Cowal Highland Gathering
24th – 27th August 2023, Dunoon
Glenurquhart Highland Games
26th August 2023, Blairbeg Park, Drumnadrochit
Strathardle Highland Gathering
26th August 2023, Bannerfield, Kirkmichael, Blairgowrie
Lonach Highland Games
27th August 2022, Bellabeg, Strathdon
SEPTEMBER 2023
The Braemar Gathering
2nd September 2023, Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park
Blairgowrie Highland Games
3rd September 2023, Bogles Field, Essendy Road, Blairgowrie.
Pitlochry Highland Games
9th September 2023, 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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