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 2020….
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 2020
Gourock Highland Games
10th May 2020, Battery Park
Gordon Castle Highland Games
17th May 2020, Gordon Castle, Fochabers
Atholl Gathering and Highland Games
23rd – 24th May 2020, Blair Castle
West Lothian Highland Games
TBC, Bathgate
Carmunnock Highland Games
TBC, Glasgow
Blackford Highland Games
30th May 2020, Games Park, Moray Street, Blackford
JUNE 2020
Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games
6th June 2020, Rugby Ground, Helensburgh
Cornhill Highland Games
6th June 2020, Cornhill Playing Field, Cornhill
Strathmore Highland Games
13th June 2020, Glamis Castle
Ardrossan Highland Games
14th June 2020, Memorial Playing Fields
Aberdeen Highland Games
21st June 2020, Hazlehead Park
Cupar Highland Games
21st June 2020
Drumtochty Highland Games
27th June 2020, Drumtochty Castle
Ceres Highland Games
27th June 2020, Ceres Village
JULY 2020
Kenmore Highland Games
1st July 2020, Kenmore Sports Field
Luss Highland Games
4th July 2020, Luss Games Field
Forres Highland Games
4th July 2020, Grant Park
Alva Games
11th July 2020, Johnstone Park, Alva
Loch Lomond Highland Games
11th July 2020, Moss o Balloch Park, Balloch
City of Inverness Highland Games
18th July 2020, Bught Park
Lochcarron Highland Games
18th July 2020, Attadale Estate
Tomintoul Highland Games
18th July 2020, Public Park (southern end)
Rosneath Peninsula Highland Games
19th July 2020, Howie Park, Rosneath
Stonehaven Peninsula Highland Games
19th July 2020, Mackie Academy
Inveraray Highland Games
21st July 2020, Inveraray Castle
Durness Highland Gathering
24th July 2020, Shore Park
Balquhidder, Lochearnhead & Strathyre Highland Games
25th July 2020, games park, Lochearnhead village
Airth Highland Games
25th July 2020, The Wilderness, Airth, Falkirk
Dufftown Highland Games
25th July 2020, Mortlach school field, Dufftown
Halkirk Highland Games
25th July 2020, Caithness
St Andrews Highland Games
26th July 2020, Station Park
Arisaig Highland Games
29th July 2020, Traigh Farm
AUGUST 2020
Aboyne Highland Games
1st August 2020, The Green, Aboyne
Dundonald Highland Games
1st August 2020, Royal Dundonald Castle
Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games
1st August 2020, Alice Littler Memorial Park
Bridge of Allan Highland Games
2nd August 2020, Strathallan Games Park
Killin Highland Gathering
5th August 2020, Breadalbane Park
Isle of Skye Highland Games
5th August 2020, Portree
Dornoch Highland Gathering
7th August, 2020
Abernethy Highland Games
8th August 2020, Nethy Bridge
North Berwick International Highland Games
8th August 2020
Perth Highland Games
9th August 2020, Scone Palace
Ballater Highland Games
13th August 2020, Monaltrie Park
Assynt Highland Games
14th August 2020, Lochinver
Helmsdale Highland Games
15th August 2020, Couper Park
Stirling Highland Games
15th August 2020, Stirling Sports Village
Atholl & Breadalbane Highland Games
TBC, Aberfeldy
Crieff Highland Gathering
16th August 2020, Market Park
Glenisla Highland Games
21st August 2020, The Haugh, Forter, Angus
Bute Highland Games
22nd August 2020, The Stadium, High Street, Rothesay
Glenurquhart Highland Games
22nd August 2020, Blairbeg Park, Drumnadrochit
Strathardle Highland Gathering
22nd August 2020, Bannerfield, Kirkmichael, Blairgowrie
Lonach Highland Games
22nd August 2020, Bellabeg, Strathdon
Oban, Argyllshire Gathering
27th August, 2020
Cowal Highland Gathering
27th – 29th August 2020, Dunoon
SEPTEMBER 2020
The Braemar Gathering
5th September 2020, Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park
Blairgowrie Highland Games
6th September 2020, Bogles Field, Essendy Road, Blairgowrie.
Pitlochry Highland Games
12th September 2020, 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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