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Harry Hancock, Owner of The Boathouse Guest House actively competes in the Highland Games Heavy Events. There are numerous games held throughout the summer, most of which are listed below. The Highland Games are\u00a0traditional Scottish annual gatherings,\u00a0offering\u00a0lots of fun for all the family.\u00a0Whilst staying here with us, why not go to a Highland\u00a0Games Event during your visit?<\/p>\n

The Boathouse Guest House is in a good location if you are planning to go to a Highland Games, either\u00a0as a spectator or competitor. Please contact Games via the links below or contact us direct for more information or to book your accommodation\u00a0here.<\/p>\n

<\/a>MAY GAMES<\/strong><\/h1>\n

<\/a>GOUROCK<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Gourock Highland Games<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>: Sunday, 14th May 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Gourock Park.\u00a0Nearest Town:<\/strong>\u00a0Gourock, Greenock.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Glasgow or Prestwick.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Track and Field Events, Heavy Events, Cycling Competition, Piping Competition, Highland Dancing & Irish Dancing Competition, Ceilidh Band, Martial Arts, Wrestling, Tug-o-War, Side Shows, Amusements and Stalls.
\nContact<\/strong>: Games Administrator, Tel. 01475 714865 Fax: 01475 714871<\/p>\n

<\/a>GORDON CASTLE<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Gordon Castle\u00a0Highland Games\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>:\u00a0Sunday, 21st May 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Gordon Castle.\u00a0Nearest Town:<\/strong>\u00a0Speyside.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Inverness.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Track and Field Events, Heavy Events, Cycling Competition, Piping Competition, Highland Dancing & Irish Dancing Competition, Ceilidh Band, Martial Arts, Wrestling, Tug-o-War, Side Shows, Amusements and Stalls.
\nContact<\/strong>: Ros\u00a0Lewis, Tel.+447500879687 \u00a0Email.\u00a0events@gordoncastle.co.uk<\/p>\n

<\/a>BLAIR ATHOLL\u00a0GATHERING & HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Blair Castle<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date: \u00a0Saturday 27th May 2017 & Sunday, 28th May 2017\u00a0<\/strong>(takes place on the Bank Holiday Weekend at the end of May every year)
\nLocation<\/strong>: Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire.\u00a0Nearest Town<\/strong>: Blair Atholl, Pitlochry.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Inverness or Aberdeen.
\nUsual Events:<\/strong>\u00a0Light Field, Heavy events, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping. Many trade stands\u00a0Special Event:<\/strong>\u00a0Scottish Tug O’ War Championship.
\nContact<\/strong>: Tel 01796 481355
\nWeb<\/strong>:\u00a0www.blair-castle.co.uk<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>WEST\u00a0LOTHIAN HIGHLAND GAMES\u00a0West Lothian Highland Games<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date: Saturday, 27th May 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Meadow Park, Bathgate.\u00a0Nearest Town<\/strong>: Bathgate\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Edinburgh or Glasgow
\nEvents<\/strong>: Running, Cycling, Light Field, Heavy and Track events, Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands.
\nContact<\/strong>:\u00a0contact at west lothian highland games<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

BLACKFORD HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Blackford Highland Games<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date: Saturday, 27th May 2017 (148th)<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Games Park Blackford. On Route A9.\u00a0Nearest town<\/strong>: Blackford, Stirling.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Edinburgh or Glasgow.
\nUsual Events<\/strong>: Running, Cycling, Light Field, Heavy and Track events, Highland Dancing.
\nSecretary<\/strong>: Alastair Pitcairn: Tel: 01259 739274
\nHandicapper: Adam Crawford – 01592 753439.\u00a0Dancing<\/strong>: Anna Bain, Tel 01324 630499<\/p>\n

<\/a>JUNE GAMES\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

<\/a>CORNHILL\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES (Aberdeenshire)\u00a0Cornhill Highland Games<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, 3rd June 2017<\/strong>\u00a0(first Saturday in June)
\nLocation<\/strong>: Cornhill Playing Field, Cornhill.\u00a0Nearest Towns<\/strong>: Banff, Keith, Portsoy.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Aberdeen, Inverness.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Tug ‘O War, Heavyweight Events, Cumberland Wrestling. Highland Dancing. Featuring the Dufftown Pipe Band
\nContact<\/strong>: Mrs Shona Hay Tel: 01466 751407. Dancing:\u00a0Mary McKilligan Tel: 01466 751356.<\/p>\n

<\/a>HELENSBURGH\u00a0& LOMOND HIGHLAND GAMES\u00a0<\/strong>Helensburgh & Lomond Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0Saturday, 3rd June 2017<\/strong>
\nLocal events commence<\/strong>\u00a010.00 a.m.\u00a0Open<\/strong>\u00a02.00 p.m.
\nSecretary<\/strong>: Mr Sephton Maquire,\u00a01\/1 58 John Street, Helensburgh, Argyll G84 8XL Mob 07777621508 email: Handicapper<\/strong>: A. Crawford, 7 St. Ronan’s Court, Glenrothes, Fife KY6 2LQ\u00a0Tel<\/strong>: 01592 753439
\nDancing<\/strong>:\u00a0Betty Sutherland: 19 Argyll est, Balloch, W. Dunbartonshire\u00a0 G83 0QJ Tel: 01389 756506\u00a0 email:<\/p>\n

<\/a>SHOTTS\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES\u00a0\u00a0Shotts Highland Games Site<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date: Saturday, 3rd June 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Shotts.\u00a0Nearest Towns:<\/strong>\u00a0Shotts\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Glasgow, Edinburgh.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Pipe Band Competition, Heavy Events, Highland Dancing, Athletics, Coupon Painting, Story telling etc, Track and Field.
\nContact<\/strong>: Jan Dearie Tel: 01501 823 258.<\/p>\n

<\/a>CARRICK\u00a0LOWLAND GAMES (GIRVAN)\u00a0Girvan Attractions\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date: Sunday, 4th June 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Victory Park, Girvan\u00a0Nearest Town:<\/strong>\u00a0Girvan\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Prestwick
\nUsual Events:<\/strong>\u00a0Running, Light Field, Heavy events and Track events, Highland Dancing. Stalls, snack bars etc, Pipe Band competition.<\/p>\n

<\/a>MARKINCH\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>. Markinch Highland Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Date of Event<\/strong>: Sunday, 4th June 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: John Dixon Park, Markinch.\u00a0Nearest Towns<\/strong>: Markinch, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes,\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Edinburgh.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Programme starting at 12.30pm. Track and Field Events, Cycling, Heavyweight Events, Junior & Senior Solo Piping Starting at 10.00am Highland Dancing Commencing at 12.30pm, Pipe Band Competition Grades 1,11,111,1V & N\/J, Adult and Junior Drum Major Contest, Fun Fair.
\nSecretary<\/strong>: Isobel Westwater,\u00a0 01592 751667\u00a0Dancing<\/strong>: Anna Bain, Tel . 01324 630499\u00a0 \u00a0Handicapper<\/strong>: A Crawford Tel: 01592 753439.<\/p>\n

<\/a>BEARSDEN<\/strong>\u00a0& MILNGAVIE HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Bearsden Milngavie Highland Games<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>: Saturday, 10th June 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>:\u00a0West of Scotland Football Club, Burnbrae, Milngavie.\u00a0Nearest Towns:<\/strong>\u00a0Bearsden, Milngavie.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Glasgow.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Local Events and Highland Dancing commence 10.30am, Running, Heavy Events, Tug O’ War, Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing, Wrestling, Football Competition.
\nContact<\/strong>: Alan Oliver Tel: 07973 379732.\u00a0Dancing Convener<\/strong>: Ms N. Hemingway, Tel: 0141 942 2990.\u00a0Handicapper<\/strong>: A Crawford. Tel: 01592 753439.<\/p>\n

<\/a>ARDROSSAN\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>. (Always Second Sunday in June)\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Ardrossan Highland Games<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Sunday, 11th June 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Laighdykes Field, Saltcoats.\u00a0Nearest Town:<\/strong>\u00a0Ardrossan, Saltcoats.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Preswick. International.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Solo piping, Highland Dancing, Track & Field Events Heavy Events. Catering and Trade Stands.
\nSecretary<\/strong>: Mrs Anne Pettigrew Tel: 01294 465734<\/p>\n

<\/a>CUPAR HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Cupar Highland Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, 10th June 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Duffus Park, Cupar, Fife. Nearest Towns: Cupar, Dundee. Airport: Edinburgh, Links to London.
\nSpecial Event:<\/strong>\u00a0Heavy Event Championship. Usual Events: Tug O War, Road & Track Cycle Races, Track\/Field Events, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Obstacle Course Fun Event.
\nContact<\/strong>: Mrs R Middleton, 10 Jamie Anderson Place, St Andrews, Fife, Tel 01334 476413
\nHandicapper<\/strong>: A Crawford 7 St Roans Court Glenrothes KY6 2LQ Tel: (44) (0) 1592 753439, Dancing Organizer: Anna Bain, 21 Coronation St, Coaltown Glenrothes KY7 6HW Tel: 01592 771425.<\/p>\n

<\/a>STRATHMORE<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Strathmore Highland Games<\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date: Sunday, 11th June 2017 (Always 2nd Sunday in June)<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Glamis Castle, Glamis.\u00a0Nearest Town<\/strong>: Forfar. Dundee.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Aberdeen.
\nSpecial Events<\/strong>: Scottish Tug O’ War Championship. Scottish 800 Metres Cycling Championship. Scottish caber tossing Championship.
\nOther Events<\/strong>: Running, Cycling, Highland dancing, Solo Piping. Heavy Events, Tug O’ War. Pipe Band in Competition.
\nSecretary<\/strong>: Mrs Theresa Hill, 5 Kirkton Place, Forfar, Angus, DD8 2DT.\u00a0 Telephone No.\u00a0 07703007372\u00a0 Email:
\nDancing Contact<\/strong>: Anna Bain Tel . 01592 771425\u00a0Handicapper<\/strong>: Adam Crawford, Tel: 01592 753439.<\/p>\n

<\/a>LESMAHAGOW<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Lesmahagow Highland Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, 17th June 2017 (54th)<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Craighead Park, Lesmahagow\u00a0Nearest Town<\/strong>: Lanark.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Glasgow, Edinburgh
\nEvents:<\/strong>\u00a0Heavy Events, Track and Field Events, Piping Competition,\u00a0Highland Dancing Display’, Great Prizes.
\nTreasurer:<\/strong>\u00a0Lynn Callan Tel: 01555 894514 or M:07711 904332.<\/p>\n

<\/a>NEWBURGH HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Newburgh Highland Games<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, 17th June 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Robbies Park. Newburgh.\u00a0Nearest Town<\/strong>: Newburgh. (Fife)\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Edinburgh.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Running, Cycling, Heavy\/Field Events. 90m & 1600m Youth Running, Pipe Bands. Stalls.
\nSecretary<\/strong>: Evelyn Ferrans,\u00a0Midshore House,Midshore,Road,Newburgh, Fife.\u00a0Dancing<\/strong>: Anna Bain, Tel . 01324 630499<\/p>\n

<\/a>OLDMELDRUM SPORTS & HIGHLAND GAMES.<\/strong>\u00a0Oldmeldrum Sports site<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Saturday, 17th June 2017\u00a0<\/strong>(always 3rd Saturday in June)
\nLocation<\/strong>: The Pleasure Park, Oldmeldrum.\u00a0Nearest Towns<\/strong>: Oldmeldrum, Aberdeen.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Dyce, Aberdeen.
\nSpecial Events<\/strong>: Heavyweight Championship (6 events), British Caber Championship. European Tug O’ War Championship. North of Scotland Drum Major Championship. Glenfiddich Qualifying Heavy Events. Other Events: Highland Dancing, Pipe Band Contest, Grades 1, 11, 111 & 1V.
\nContact<\/strong>: Mr G Forsyth,\u00a0Secretary, Oldmeldrum Sports Committee Co Ltd, 17 Bruntwood Tap, Inverurie, AB51 4LS, 07976 650763<\/p>\n

CITY OF\u00a0<\/a>ABERDEEN<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Aberdeen\u00a0Highland Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Sunday, 18th June 2017\u00a0<\/strong>(Always 3rd Sunday in June)
\nLocation<\/strong>: Hazelhead Park, Aberdeen.\u00a0Nearest town:<\/strong>\u00a0Aberdeen.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Dyce.
\nSpecial event:<\/strong>\u00a0Scottish 725kg Tug-O-War championship.\u00a0 Additional family entertainment arena in place this year, with displays and\u00a0workshops for all the family to enjoy.\u00a0 British championship 100 metre sprint.
\nOther Events:<\/strong>\u00a0Putting Heavy Stone, Putting light Stone, Highland Dancing, Tug O’ War, Heavy Events, Field Events, Track Events, Piping, Junior Races, Sack Race Pipe Band Competition Grade 1,11,111,1V. Drum Majors: Junior & Senior, Twelve or more Bands Massed Pipe Bands.
\nSecretary<\/strong>: Daniel Parrott, Events Officer, Aberdeen City Council, St. Nicholas House, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1EZ.\u00a0 Tel: 01224 523842<\/p>\n

<\/a>DRUMTOCHTY\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Drumtochty Highland Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, 24th June 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Drumtochty Castle Grounds Auchinblae. Laurencekirk.\u00a0Nearest Town<\/strong>: Laurencekirk. Arbroath. Dundee.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Dyce, Aberdeen.
\nUsual Events:<\/strong>\u00a0Open & Local Heavyweight Event, Hill Race, Open & Local Tug O War, Solo Piping Highland Dancing, Massed Pipe Bands.
\nContact<\/strong>: Douglas Gauld,\u00a0 Tel: 01561 378120
\nDancing<\/strong>: Mrs E Lindsay, Tel: 01561 340234.<\/p>\n

<\/a>CERES\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Ceres Games Site<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, 24th June 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: The Bow Butts, Ceres, Fife.\u00a0Nearest<\/strong>\u00a0Town<\/strong>: Ceres.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Edinburgh, Glasgow.
\nUsual<\/strong>\u00a0Events<\/strong>: Heavyweight Events,\u00a0Track & Field,\u00a0Scottish Backhold Wrestling, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Pipe Band, Local Races, Fun Fair, Side Stalls and Beer Tent etc
\nContact<\/strong>: Jennifer Lawrie, Castlepark, Ceres, Fife.<\/p>\n

<\/a>JULY GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

<\/a>KENMORE<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES\u00a0Kenmore Highland Games<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0 Wednesday, 5th July 2017<\/strong>\u00a0(always first Wednesday in July)
\nLocation<\/strong>: Nearest Towns: Aberfeldy, Pitlochry. Airport: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen.
\nUsual Events:<\/strong>\u00a0Running, Heavy\/Field Events. Youth Running Events, Hill Race, Highland Dancing.
\nContact<\/strong>\u00a0Mrs A Garnett, MacBeth Cottage, Kirkton, Fortingall, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2LL Phone: 01887 830486
\nSecretary<\/strong>: Sarah Kelly 01887 830227.<\/p>\n

<\/a>GLENGARRY\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES, Glengarry Highland Games<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>: Saturday, 1st July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Shinty Park, Invergarry.\u00a0Nearest Towns<\/strong>: Glengarry.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Inverness.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Hammer Throwing, Caber Tossing, weight for distance and weight for height, track events, Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands, Hill race.
\nContact<\/strong>: Mrs R J Stewart, 10 Garry Crescent, Invergarry, PH35 4HB.\u00a0\u00a0Tel<\/strong>: 01809 501238<\/p>\n

<\/a>GAIRLOCH\u00a0HIGHLAND GATHERING\u00a0\u00a0<\/a>Gairloch Gathering<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date:\u00a0Saturday, 1st July 2017<\/strong>
\nVenue<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0Little Sands Farm. Venue Address:\u00a0\u00a0Gairloch, Ross-shire
\nEvent Description:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0In the beautiful setting of Wester Ross, the Gairloch Highland Gathering is a fun day out for locals and tourists alike, a chance to meet old friends, join in the events, eat great baking, or have a drink in the beer tent.\u00a0 This years main ring attraction features the Drakes of Hazard. A family Ceilidh followed by a Marquee Dance ensures that the fun is carried on throughout the evening.\u00a0 So follow A832 to Gairloch for a great start to the summer.<\/p>\n

<\/a>LUSS (LOCH LOMOND) HIGHLAND GATHERING Est 1875<\/strong>\u00a0Luss Highland Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date: Saturday, 1st July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation: Luss, Alexandria, Loch Lomond. Nearest Town: Luss, Balloch, Dunbarton. Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick, (International)
\nEvents: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, (SOBHD rules), Track\/Field and Heavyweights, Hill Race, Tossing the Sheaf, Cycling, Wrestling. Local & Open Events.
\nSecretary: Anne Paterson, 8 Charlotte Street, Dumbarton Tel: 01389 762854.<\/p>\n

<\/a>FORRES\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES\u00a0Forres Highland Games<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>: Saturday, 8th July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Grant Park, Forres. \u00a0Nearest Towns:<\/strong>\u00a0Forres, Inverness, Elgin.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Inverness.
\nSpecial Events:<\/strong>\u00a0Massed pipe bands.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Track Events, 10K Road Race, Heavy events, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Field events, Tug O’ War and Grass Cycling.
\nSecretary<\/strong>: Michael W. Scott. 7 Fleurs Road, Forres. Moray. IV36 1LY Tel:01309 673289.
\nArena Convenor:<\/strong>\u00a0Dave Harris 17, Drumduan Road Forres IV36 1BS<\/p>\n

<\/a>THORNTON HIGHLAND GATHERING<\/strong>\u00a0Thornton Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, 15th July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Memorial Park, Thornton, Fife,\u00a0Nearest Town:<\/strong>\u00a0Thornton, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Edinburgh.
\nEvents:<\/strong>\u00a0R-C-H-PB-HD\u00a0 Dancing:11.30am, Piping 12.30pm, Local & Open events 1.00 p.m.
\nSecretary<\/strong>: June MacInnes\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Handicapper<\/strong>: A. Crawford, 7 St. Ronan’s Court, Glenrothes, Fife KY6 2LQ Tel: 01592 753439\u00a0Dancing Organiser:<\/strong>\u00a0Anna Bain, 21 Coronation Street, Coaltown, Glenrothes KY7 6HX Tel: 01592 771425 E-mail<\/p>\n

<\/a>ALVA HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Alva Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, 8th July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: The Johnston Park Alva. Nearest Town: Alva, Alloa, Stirling. Airport: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Prestwick.(international)
\nSpecial Events:<\/strong>\u00a0Scottish 3200m Cycle Race Championship. Hill Race Championships.Senior & Junior.
\nUsual Events:<\/strong>\u00a0Running, Cycling, Heavy\/Field Events. Youth Running Events. Highland Dancing.
\nContact<\/strong>: Anna Bain 21 Coronation Street, Coaltown Glenrothies, KY7 6HW Tel.(44)1592 771425.
\nSecretary<\/strong>\u00a0: C Dunbar, 57 Broomridge Road, St Ninians, Stirling, FK7 0DT. Tel: 01786 813523.<\/p>\n

<\/a>MORVERN<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES\u00a0<\/strong>Morvern Gala Week<\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>: TBC,<\/strong>\u00a0July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Knock Park, Lochaline, Morvern, Argyll.\u00a0Nearest<\/strong>\u00a0Town<\/strong>:\u00a0 Oban, Fort William, Airport: Glasgow.
\nSpecial<\/strong>\u00a0Events<\/strong>: A historical re-enactment group, stalls with local produce, Mid Argyll pipe band, pottery, Woodcarver, compost competition and more. Usual\u00a0Events<\/strong>: Heavy events,\u00a0children’s sport, men’s and ladies athletics, the Morvern mile, Tug o War and more.
\nContact<\/strong>: Veronique Walraven, 01967 421774.<\/p>\n

<\/a>BALLOCH<\/strong>\u00a0(LOCH LOMOND) HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Loch Lomond Highland Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>: Saturday, 15th July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Balloch Castle Country Park. Nearest Town: Balloch, Glasgow. Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick. (International)
\nSpecial Events<\/strong>: Pipe Band Competition. Scottish 80 Metres. 12st 7lb Scottish Backhold\/Cumberland Style British Championship. SGA World Heavyweight Championship.\u00a0Usual Events:<\/strong>\u00a0Solo Piping, Highland Dancing. Running, Cycling, Track & Field Events, Tug O War, Heavy Events, Wrestling.
\nContact<\/strong>: Andrew Thornton 01389 754 995.<\/p>\n

<\/a>INVERNESS<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Inverness Highland Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Date of Event<\/strong>:\u00a0Saturday, 15th July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Northern Meeting Park, Inverness.\u00a0Nearest Town<\/strong>: In Inverness\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Inverness.
\nEvents:<\/strong>\u00a0Comence at 11am.\u00a0Heavy Events:<\/strong>\u00a0commence at 2pm. The most spectacular Highland Games in the North of Scotland. Set in the beautiful Northern Meeting Park near the banks of the River Ness, the Inverness Games features all the traditional Heavy Events, Highland Dancing, Piping and traditional music.
\nContact<\/strong>: Mr Gerry Reynolds, Town House, Inverness, IV1 1JJ.\u00a0Tel<\/strong>: 01463 724262\u00a0Fax<\/strong>: 01463 712850<\/p>\n

<\/a>LOCHCARRON HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>.Lochcarron Highland Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>:\u00a0Saturday, 15th July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Attadale Estate, Lochcarron, (Road To Skye).\u00a0Nearest Town:\u00a0<\/strong>Lochcarron, Inverness,\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Inverness, Links to London.
\nSpecial Event:<\/strong>\u00a0British 56lb Weight over Bar Championship. Local Highland Dancing Display.
\nUsual Events<\/strong>: Heavy Events, Track & Field Events, Tug O War, Hill Race, Five a Side Soccer, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Childrens Events.
\nContact<\/strong>: Mrs Maureen Brown, 12 Sage Terrace, Lochcarron IV54 8XQ Tel: 01520 722554.<\/p>\n

<\/a>TAYNUILT\u00a0<\/strong>HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Taynuilt Highland Games<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>: TBA, July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Sports Field, Taynuilt.\u00a0Nearest Town<\/strong>: Taynuilt, Oban.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Glasgow.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Running (Men & Women), Heavy Events, Piping, Side Stalls, Tug o’ War, Highland Dancing Competition and Novelty events.
\nContact<\/strong>:\u00a0Cathie Reid, 1 Strathview, Taynuilt. tel no. 01866 822436.<\/p>\n

<\/a>TOMINTOUL HIGHLAND GAMES <\/strong>Tomintoul Gathering<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, 15th July 2017<\/strong>\u00a0(Always 3rd Sat, July)
\nLocation<\/strong>: Public Park, Tomintoul, Near Grantown-on-Spey, on Route A939.\u00a0Nearest Town:<\/strong>\u00a0Tomintoul, Grantown-on-Spey.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Inverness.
\nUsual<\/strong>\u00a0Events<\/strong>: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Heavy & Track Events, Tominabat Hill Race, Children’s Fancy Dress in Evening.
\nContact<\/strong>: P.E.Grant, Monriack. 18 Main Street, Tomintoul, Tel:(44) 1807 580407.<\/p>\n

<\/a>STONEHAVEN HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Stonehaven Highland Games<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>:\u00a0Sunday, 16th July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Mineralwell Park, Stonehaven. Grampian.\u00a0Nearest Town:\u00a0<\/strong>Stonehaven, Montrose. Aberdeen\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Aberdeen. Links to London.
\nUsual Events<\/strong>: Heavy events, Tug O War, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Running.
\nContact<\/strong>: Events Officer, Aberdeenshire Council, Viewmount, Arduthie Road, Stonehaven, Tel: (44) 1569 340234.<\/p>\n

<\/a>ROSNEATH & CLYNDER HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>.\u00a0Rosneath Highland Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Sunday, 16th July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Howie Park, Rosneath, Helensburgh.\u00a0Nearest Town<\/strong>: Rosneath, Helensburgh, Glasgow. Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick, (International).
\nEvents<\/strong>: Heavyweight Championship, Highland Dancing, Local Heavy Events, Open Events, Heavy Events, Local Tug O War, Solo Piping. Hill Race, Wrestling, Visitor & childrens Races.
\nContact<\/strong>: Fiona Howard, chairman, Tel: 01436 842860.<\/p>\n

<\/a>BURNTISLAND<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES\u00a0Burntisland Highland Games\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>:\u00a0Monday, 17th July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Burntisland\u00a0Nearest Town:<\/strong>\u00a0Burntisland, Kelty, Kirkcaldy.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Edinburgh. .
\nEvents<\/strong>: Heavy Weight and Cycling Events. Open Foot Race, 90 Metres, 200 Metres 400 Metres, 800 Metres, 1600 Metres, 3200 Metres, Invitation 90 Metres Handicap. Highland Dancing. Special Race: Binn Hill Race, Local.
\nContact<\/strong>: Secretary, Mrs Isa Duncanson, 13 Duncanson Drive Burntisland, Fife, KY3 9JN. Tel:(44) 1592 873234<\/p>\n

<\/a>INVERARAY<\/strong>\u00a0TRADITIONAL HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Inveraray Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date: Tuesday, 18th July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Castle Grounds, Inveraray.\u00a0Nearest Town<\/strong>: Inveraray, Creiff, Perth.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Glasgow, Prestwick, (International)
\nUsual Events:<\/strong>\u00a0Solo Piping, Highland Dancing Competitions, Local & Open, Cycling, Light\/Track and Heavy Events, Wrestling.
\nContact<\/strong>: Mrs Margaret Mather, 16 Upper Riochan, Inveraray, Argyll. PH32 8UR. Tel: 01499 302458.<\/p>\n

<\/a>MULL HIGHLAND GAMES.<\/strong>\u00a0Mull Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Thursday, 20 July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Erray Park, Tobermory, Isle Of Mull.\u00a0Nearest Town:<\/strong>\u00a0Tobermory Ferry From Oban\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Glasgow, Prestwick.
\nUsual Events<\/strong>: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Heavy and Light Field Events.
\nContact<\/strong>: Florence Kirsop, Mosshill, Main Street, Tobermory, Mull. PA75 6NU\u00a0Tel<\/strong>: 01688 302270\u00a0Fax<\/strong>: 01688 302232<\/p>\n

<\/a>DURNESS<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GATHERING<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Durness Highland Gathering<\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>:\u00a0Friday, 28th July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Shore Park, Durness, North West Sutherland. Nearest Town: Durness. Airport: Inverness. Links to London
\nUsual Events<\/strong>: Piping, Highland Dancing, Field\/Track and Heavy Events, Children’s Races.
\nContact<\/strong>: Mark Manning, Telephone: 01971 511338<\/p>\n

<\/a>BALQUHIDDER, LOCHEARNHEAD & STRATHYRE<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>.\u00a0Lochearnhead Highland Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>:\u00a0Saturday, 22nd July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Lochearnhead.\u00a0Nearest Town:<\/strong>\u00a0Callander.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Prestwick (International)
\nSpecial Event:<\/strong>\u00a0British Heavyweight Championship.\u00a0Usual Events:<\/strong>\u00a0Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Light Field & Track, Tug O War, Novelty Races.
\nContact<\/strong>: Angus Cameron, Dundhu, Lochearnhead. Tel: 01567 830268.<\/p>\n

<\/a>AIRTH<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES.<\/strong>\u00a0Airth Games Site<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>: Saturday, 22nd July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: North Greens Park, Airth.\u00a0Nearest Towns:<\/strong>\u00a0Falkirk, Stirling,\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Edinburgh.
\nSpecial Events<\/strong>: BRITISH OPEN PROFESSIONAL HIGHLAND DANCING CHAMPIONSHIPS.Commence 11.30 Usual Events: Running Track\/Field and Heavy Events, Cycling Tug O War, Wrestling.
\nContact<\/strong>: Alex Detlaff, 36 Paul Drive Airth, Falkirk, FK2 8LA Tel: 01324 831712.<\/p>\n

<\/a>SOUTHEND<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES, Southend Games<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Date of Event:\u00a0Saturday, 22nd July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Hotel Park, Southend, by Campbelltown.\u00a0Nearest Towns<\/strong>: Southend, Campbelltown.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Glasgow.
\nUsual Events<\/strong>: Track and Field, Heavy Events, Piping.
\nContact<\/strong>: Mr Roger Rowland, Cnoc Araich, Southend, By Campbeltown, Argyll.\u00a0\u00a0Tel<\/strong>\u00a001586 830 312<\/p>\n

<\/a>DUFFTOWN<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>.\u00a0Dufftown Highland Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>:\u00a0 Saturday, 29th July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Mortlach School Sports Field, Dufftown, Grampian.\u00a0Nearest Town<\/strong>: Dufftown, Elgin, Huntly.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Inverness & Dyce Aberdeen.
\nEvents:<\/strong>\u00a0Ben Rinnes 5 tops Hill Race, Overseas Visitors Race, Massed Pipe Bands, Track & Field, Heavy Events, Tug O War, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing.
\nContact<\/strong>: A Brown, Ashville, Church Street, Dufftown, AB55 4AR\u00a0Tel<\/strong>:01340 820342.\u00a0Dance<\/strong>\u00a0Convener<\/strong>: A Milne, Kildonnan, Lower Cabrach, By Huntly. AB54 4EH Tel: (44) 1466 702266.<\/p>\n

<\/a>HALKIRK<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0(Established 1886)\u00a0Halkirk Highland Games<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>:\u00a0Saturday, 29th July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Halkirk Nr Thurso, Caithness.\u00a0 Nearest Towns: Halkirk, Thurso, Wick. Airport: Wick & Inverness. Links to London.
\nSpecial Events<\/strong>: Piobaireacvhd, Usual Events: Light Field, Heavy Events & Track Events, Cycling, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Tug O War, Novelty & Childern Races. Games Night Dance.
\nContact<\/strong>: Charlie Millar, Ashleigh, 43 Church Street, Halkirk Tel: 01847 831287.<\/p>\n

<\/a>LOCHABER<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Lochaber Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, 29th July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: An Aird, Fort William.\u00a0Nearest Town:<\/strong>\u00a0Fort William.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Inverness.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Light Field, Heavy Events & Track Events, Cycling, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping.
\nContact: Allan Lindsay, 14 Seafield Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6RJ, Tel:\u00a001397 703711,\u00a0m: 07780 546191.<\/p>\n

<\/a>STRATHCONON<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Strathconon Games<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event<\/strong>\u00a0Date<\/strong>: TBC<\/strong>,\u00a0July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Strathconon\u00a0Nearest Towns<\/strong>: Dingwall, Inverness\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Inverness.
\nUsual Events<\/strong>: Hill Race, Heavy Events, Clay Pigeon Shoot, Adult and Children’s Races, Field Events. A Games which tries to keep a more traditional, non professional feel to the day! It is in the original spirit of Highland Games!
\nConvener<\/strong>: William Fraser Tel: 01997 477219
\nContact:<\/strong>\u00a0Diane Ferrier<\/p>\n

<\/a>ST. ANDREWS<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES, St. Andrews Games<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event<\/strong>\u00a0Date<\/strong>:\u00a0Sunday, 30th July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Station Park, St.Andrews.\u00a0Nearest<\/strong>\u00a0Towns<\/strong>: St. Andrews, Kirkaldy, Dunfermline.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Edinburgh, Links To London.\u00a0Special<\/strong>\u00a0Events<\/strong>: Heavyweight throwing events, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Cycling, Running, Heavy Events, Field Events.
\nContact<\/strong>: Ian Grieve, 54 Crawford Gardens, St. Andrews, Fife. KY16 8XQ Tel: (44) 1334 476305.<\/p>\n

<\/a>ARISAIG<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Arisaig Highland Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date: TBC, July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Traigh Farm, Arisaig.\u00a0Nearest towns:<\/strong>\u00a0Arisaig, Mallaig.\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Inverness.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Traditional Highland Games. Highland dancing,\u00a0Heavy Events, Solo Piping Competitions, Track and Field\u00a0Events, Games dance at 10pm.
\nContact<\/strong>: Allan MacDonald Tel: 01687 450 604<\/p>\n

<\/a>KILMORE & KILBRIDE HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Kilmore and Kilbride site<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>: TBC, July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: In the grounds of Glenfeochan House, Kilmore.(5miles South of Oban).\u00a0Nearest Town:<\/strong>\u00a0Kilmore, Oban. Airport: Prestwick, Glasgow.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Solo piping, Dancing, Track & Field Events Heavy Events, Tug O’War. Entries on Field. Catering and Trade Stands.
\nSecretary<\/strong>: Lindy Walker, Argyll Mansions,\u00a0Flat 2\/2,\u00a044 George Street,\u00a0Oban,\u00a0PA34 5DS<\/p>\n

<\/a>AUGUST GAMES<\/strong><\/h1>\n

<\/a>ABOYNE<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Aboyne Highland Games<\/a><\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, 5th August 2017\u00a0<\/strong>(the first Saturday in\u00a0August)
\nLocation<\/strong>: Aboyne Green, Aboyne.
\nNovice<\/strong>\u00a0events<\/strong>\u00a010.30am.\u00a0Usual<\/strong>\u00a0Events<\/strong>: Heavyweights, Hill Race, Tug O War, Light\u00a0 Field Events, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping & Massed Pipe Bands.
\nContact<\/strong>: Morag McBeath, 29 Ladywood Drive, Aboyne, AB34 5HA, 013398 86049 email\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>ABERLOUR STRATHSPEY<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Aberlour\u00a0Highland Games<\/a><\/strong>
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, 5th August 2017\u00a0<\/strong>(the first Saturday in\u00a0August)
\nLocation<\/strong>: The Alice Littler Park, Aberlour
\nNovice<\/strong>\u00a0events<\/strong>\u00a010.30am.\u00a0Usual<\/strong>\u00a0Events<\/strong>: Heavyweights, Highland Dancing.
\nContact<\/strong>: Brian Cameron, Campbell Cairns Elchies Aberlour AB38 9SL, 01340\u00a0810436\u00a0email. brian@bcameron.com<\/p>\n

<\/a>NEWTONMORE<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Newtonmore Highland Games<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, 5th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: The Eilan, Newtonmore. Nearest Towns: Newtonmore, Kingussie. Airport: Inverness, Aberdeen. Pipe Band Festival, Dancing\u00a0 12.30, Track & Field 1pm
\nTraditional heavy Events 12 noon, Piping 11.30am, Craig Dhu Hill Race 3.15pm, Games Official Opening 1pm, Codonas Shows, Display by Spartans Gynmastic Club
\nTrade Stall & Beer Tent, Major Sponsor Dalwhinnie Distillery, A Great Day Out for All the Family.
\nUsual Events<\/strong>: Track and Field, Heavy Events, Hill race. Contact: Mr T Robertson, Knockmalloch, Station Road, Newtonmore 01540 673348.<\/p>\n

<\/a>BRIDGE OF ALLAN<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Bridge of Allan Games site<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event<\/strong>\u00a0Date<\/strong>:\u00a0Sunday, 6th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Games Park, Bridge of Allan
\nEvents<\/strong>: Scottish Wrestling Championship (13st 7lb), Scottish Cycling Grass Track Championship, Heavyweight Championships, Pipe Band Contest: Grades I, II, III, IV.\u00a0 Highland Dancing, Track and Field events. Heavy events, Cycling, Wrestling. Contact
\nSecretary<\/strong>: Sandy Nicol, 44 Forth Park, BoA FK9 5NT. Tel:01786 832682<\/p>\n

<\/a>MALLAIG\u00a0<\/strong>& MORAR HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Mallaig and Morar Games<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0TBC,<\/strong>\u00a0the first week in August 2017\u00a0<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: \u00a0The Lovat Memorial Field, Morar.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Junior Highland Games, Piping, Solo Piping, Piobaireachd, March, Strathspey, Highland Dancing (various age groups), Light Field and Junior Athletics, International Relay Race, Heavy Events, lots of children’s events.
\nContact<\/strong>: Colin Buchanan, 24 Acorn Crescent, Larbert, Stirlingshire.Tel:01324 552841.<\/p>\n

<\/a>KILLIN<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Killin Games<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Date<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>Wednesday 2nd August 2017<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>
\nParade starts at Dochart Bridge 1.00pm, Opening 1.30pm
\nLocation<\/strong>: Breadalbane Park, Killin.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Piping Competitions, Dancing Competitions, Celebrity Appearance, World Strongmen Events, Open Hill Race, Childrens Races, Local Tossing the Caber Competition, Fly Fishing Demonstration and Casting Competition, Side Shows, Amusements and Stalls.
\nContact<\/strong>: Mr Charles Grant, Beechcroft, Main Street, Killin, Perthshire. FK21 8UW. Tel: 01567 820342\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>ISLE OF SKYE<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0Skye Games<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Date<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>Wednesday 2nd August 2017<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: The Lump, Skye
\nEvents<\/strong>: Running, Heavy Weights, Tug-of-War, Solo Piping, Light Field, Highland Dance,\u00a0.
\nContact<\/strong>: Secretary, A. Stewart, 8 Wentworth Street, Portee, Isle of Skye IV51 9EJ\u00a0Tel: 01478\u00a0612540
\nEmail. astewart@csmco.net<\/p>\n

<\/a>DORNOCH<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GATHERING<\/strong>\u00a0Dornoch Highland Gathering<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>:\u00a0\u00a0Friday, 4th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: The Meadows Park, Dornoch.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Heavy Events, Track and Field events, Cycling, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing.
\nContact<\/strong>: Joan Buchanan, 57 Old Perth Road, Inverness, IV2 3RJ Tel\/Fax 01463223745 e-mail:<\/p>\n

<\/a>INVERKIETHING<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Inverkeithing Games<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event<\/strong>\u00a0Date<\/strong>:\u00a0Saturday, 5th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Inverkeithing, Fife.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Scottish 6400 Metres Cycle Championship. Pipe Band & Drum Major Contest, Heavy Events, Cycling, Running, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Tug O War, Wrestling.
\nContact<\/strong>: Ian Campbell\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>BRODICK\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES, Brodick Games<\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Saturday, 5th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Ormidale Park, Brodick, Isle of Arran.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Heavy Events, Track and Field, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing,
\nContact<\/strong>: Secretary: Sheila Gilmore, Lynnhurst, Shiskine, Isle of Arran, KA27 8EW Tel: 01770 860403<\/p>\n

<\/a>NORTH BERWICK<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>North Berwick Highland Game site<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event<\/strong>\u00a0Date<\/strong>:Saturday, 5th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Recreation Park, North Berwick, Near Edinburgh.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Scottish Amateur Heavy Championships 2001, Piping Competition. Highland Dancing. Heavy Events, Track and Field Events.
\nContact<\/strong>: Mr John Starr,<\/p>\n

<\/a>ABERNETHY<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0First took place in 1880\u00a0Abernethy Highland Games\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>:\u00a0Saturday, 12th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Playing Fields, Nethybridge. Nearest Towns: Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey. Airport: Inverness.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Heavy Event, Piping Competition, Track Events, Highland dancing, Spectacular March onto the field of over 100 pipers in the grand massed bands display, followed by members of the Clan Grant Society who travel from all round the world for their annual gathering, Codona’s Sideshows, trade stalls and a full catering and refreshment service\u00a0 add to the attractions. Spectators can make a full day out by travelling from Aviemore or Boat of Garten on the Strathspey Railway’s steam trains to Broomhill where a free bus service takes passengers to Nethybridge. Events start at 10.30am. with the official opening at 1.15
\npm following the entrance of the massed pipe bands and parade by the Clan Grant . Car Parking is free.
\nContact<\/strong>: 01479 821492<\/p>\n

<\/a>DUNDONALD<\/strong>\u00a0GAMES<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Dundonald games<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event<\/strong>\u00a0Date<\/strong>:\u00a0Saturday, 5th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Dundonald. Nearest towns – Kilmarnock, Ayr, Prestwick, Troon, Irvine. Airport – Prestwick or Glasgow
\nEvents<\/strong>\u00a0– Pipe Band Contest Open, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4. Highland Dancing Display, Heavy Events Display, Tug-o-war etc. 10Km road Race on Wednesday evening preceding the Games. Contact\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>STRATHPEFFER<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GATHERING, Strathpeffer Games<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event<\/strong>\u00a0Date<\/strong>:\u00a0Saturday, 5th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Castle Leod, Strathpeffer.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Running, Field Events,\u00a0Heavy events, Tug O War, Cycling, Piping Competition. 3 Pipe Bands
\nContact<\/strong>: G.R.Spark, Glenesk, Strathpeffer, IV14 9AT, Tel: 01997 421348.<\/p>\n

<\/a>ATHOLL AND BREADALBANE<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GATHERING<\/strong>\u00a0Aberfeldy Show and Games\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event<\/strong>\u00a0Date<\/strong>:\u00a0Saturday, 11th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Aberfeldy, Pitlochry.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Heavy Event, Piping Competition, Track Events, Highland dancing.
\nContact<\/strong>: Morag Kennedy, Highland Glen Producers Ltd, 1 Crieff Road, Aberfeldy. Phone: 01887 820666 Fax: 01887 829600\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>PERTH<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Perth Highland Games<\/strong><\/a>
\n<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>: TBC, August 2017
\nLocation<\/strong>: <\/strong>North Inch Perth.
\nEvents<\/strong>: <\/strong>Pipe Band Contest, Grades 1, 11, 111, 1V. Also, Cycling 1000 Metres Championship.Running 90 Metres Championship, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Tug O War, and Field events including Heavyweights.
\nContact<\/strong>: <\/strong>Andrew Rettie, 24 Florence Place, Perth. Tel: 01738 627782\/Fax 01738 639622\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>BALLATER<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>Ballater Highland Games<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event<\/strong>\u00a0Date<\/strong>: Thursday, 10th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Monaltrie Park, Ballater, Aberdeenshire.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Piping Championship (Piobaireachd) Piping for Under 17’s. Full Programme: Heavy, Light & Athletic Events. Tug O War, Hill Race, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping. Note:Always 2nd Thursday in August!
\nContact: Edward Anderson, P.O. Box 2, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5RZ Tel: 01339 755771<\/p>\n

<\/a>T<\/strong>AIN<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GATHERING<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>Tain Highland Gathering<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event<\/strong>\u00a0Date<\/strong>: Thursday, 10th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Glenmorangie Field by Tain on Route A9 (East coast ) Ross-shire.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Glenmorangie Championship caber – longest and heaviest caber on the circuit, Solo Piping Senior & Junior (Open), Highland Dancing All Categories, Open Light Field & Light Track. Heavy Events Including Caber. Tug-O-War, Cycling & Children’s events.\u00a0Hill Race\u00a0<\/strong>the night before the games – Wednesday 11th August.
\nContact<\/strong>: , Fiona Sutherland, 2 Robertson Drive, Alness, Ross-shire. Telephone 01349 884149 M: 07713 639512
\nE-Mail:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>ASSYNT<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GATHERING, Assynt Games<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>: Friday, 11th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Culag Park, Lochinver, Sutherland. (West Coast) Nearest Town: Lochinver. Airport: Inverness.
\nSpecial Events:<\/strong>\u00a0North of Scotland Trout & Salmon Fly Casting Championships, Craft & Flower Show! Assynt Pipe Band & Dancers. Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Field and Track Events, Heavyweights, Tug O War, Hill Race.
\nContact<\/strong>: Angus McEwan, 8 Inverkirkaig, Lochinver, Sutherland, IV27 4LR. Tel: 01571 844647<\/p>\n

<\/a>STIRLING HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>\u00a0Stirling Highland Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>:\u00a0Saturday, 19th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Stirling. Nearest Town: Stirling. Perth. Airport: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Prestwick.(International)
\nSpecial Events:\u00a0<\/strong>Wrestling inc. 9st 7lb Scottish Champs. Usual Events: Highland Dancing, Heavyweights. Tug o’war, Pipe Band Competition, Solo Piping, Centre\u00a0Arena Events<\/strong>: Fun Fair, Stalls etc
\nContact<\/strong>: John Boswell, Hillcrest, 31 The Hill, Thornhill, Stirling, FK8 3PT 07788 893600.<\/p>\n

<\/a>GLENFINNAN<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Glenfinnan Highland Games<\/strong><\/a><\/h3>\n

Event<\/strong>\u00a0Date<\/strong>: Saturday, 19th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Glenfinnan
\nEvents<\/strong>: A uniquely traditional Highland Gathering set in the internationally famous setting – where the Jacobite standard was raised in 1745.
\nContact<\/strong>: R Mackellaig, Tel: 01397 722234<\/p>\n

<\/a>HELMSDALE<\/strong>\u00a0& DISTRICT HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Helmsdale Games<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>: Saturday, 19th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Couper Park, Helmsdale.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Scottish Hill Race Championship. Heavy, Light & Track also Cycling. Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Fly Casting, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Tug O’ War, Novelty & Children’s Races.
\nSecretary:<\/strong>\u00a0Penny Kane E-mail:\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong>Glebe House. Sutherland Street, Helmsdale. Sutherland. KW8 6LQ. Tel 01431 821888<\/p>\n

<\/a>NAIRN<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Nairn Games Site<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>: Saturday, 19th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: The Links, Nairn.
\nFeatures<\/strong>: Linked with Moscow Highland Games
\nEvents<\/strong>: Piping competition, Junior Piping Comp. Highland Dancing, Athletics and Heavy Events, Tug o’ War.
\nContact<\/strong>: Eleanor Somerville<\/p>\n

<\/a>CRIEFF<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GATHERING<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Crieff Highland Gathering<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>: Sunday, 20th August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Market Park, Crieff
\nEvents<\/strong>: Scottish Heavyweight Campionship. Pipe Band Competition Grades 1,11,111 & 1V Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Running, Cycling, Light & Track Events, Heavyweight events. Tug O War.
\nScotland Highland Games and Clan gathering.
\nFor more information:<\/strong>\u00a0Crieff Highland Gathering Ltd, Frank Duncan, Tel: 01764 652195<\/p>\n

<\/a>CORTACHY\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES, Cortachy Games<\/a>
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Event<\/strong>\u00a0Date<\/strong>: \u00a0TBC, August 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>:\u00a0 Games Field, Cortachy\u00a0Castle Grounds Nearest Town: Kirriemuir Airport: Dundee Rail: Dundee & Perth
\nEvents<\/strong>: Piping Events; Highland Dancing; Field Events – Local and Open, Horticultural Competitions – Flowers, Vegatables & Fruit; Industrial Section; Children’s Section; Carved Stick Competition; Photographic Competition and Dog Show.
\nContact<\/strong>: Mark Hodgkinson\u00a001575 540291\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>ARGYLLSHIRE<\/strong>\u00a0(OBAN) HIGHLAND GATHERING<\/strong>\u00a0Oban Games Site<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event<\/strong>\u00a0Date: Thursday, 24th August 2017
\nLocation<\/strong>: Mossfield Park, Oban. Nearest Town: Oban, Glasgow. Airport: Prestwick, Glasgow.
\nFeaturing<\/strong>: Piping Competition, incl. Highland Society of London’s Gold Medal and the Argyllshire Gathering Silver Medal\u00a0 – Open Piping & Dancing, Athletics, Track and Field, Hill Race, Tug O War, Fun Races, Visi<\/p>\n

<\/a>SOUTH<\/strong>\u00a0UIST GAMES & PIPING SOCIETY HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>.<\/h3>\n

Event Date: TBC, 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Askernish Machair.\u00a0Nearest Town<\/strong>: Lochboisdale (Outer Hebridies).\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Benbecula, links to mainland.
\nEvents:<\/strong>\u00a0Wrestling, Tug O’ War. Usual Events: Piping, Dancing, Heavy Events, Light Events, Running, Light Field.
\nContact<\/strong>: Angus McDonald,\u00a0 340 North Boisdale, South Uist HS8 5TD Tel:01878 700509.<\/p>\n

<\/a>NORTH UIST\u00a0<\/strong>HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date:\u00a0TBC, 2017
\n<\/strong>Location<\/strong>: Balone Field, North Uist. Nearest Town: Tigharry, North Uist. Airport: Inverness.
\nUsual Events\u00a0Contact<\/strong>: Paul Wilkie, Tynecastle, Grenitote, North Uist, HS6 5BP \u00a0 Tel: 01876 500239.<\/p>\n

<\/a>CALLANDER<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong>. \u00a0Callander World Highland Games<\/a><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>: TBC, July 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Callander Games Field.\u00a0Nearest Town<\/strong>: Callander, Dunblane.\u00a0\u00a0Airport<\/strong>: Glasgow.
\nUsual Events:<\/strong>\u00a0Traditional Highland Games and Strongman Events, pipe bands, Highland Dancing etc
\nContact<\/strong>: Dan McKirgan, Myrtle Inn, Stirling Road, Callander Tel:<\/strong>\u00a001877 330184 Fax:<\/strong>\u00a001877 330228.<\/p>\n

<\/a>MEY\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES\u00a0Castle of Mey<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event<\/strong>\u00a0Date<\/strong>:\u00a0TBC, 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Queens Park, Mey, Caithness.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Heavy Events, Track and Field, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing,
\nContact<\/strong>: Stuart Webster 01847 851969, email:<\/p>\n

<\/a>MONTROSE<\/strong>\u00a0HIGHLAND GAMES & Heavy Horse Show<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Montrose Highland Games<\/strong><\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date<\/strong>: TBC, 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: East Links, Montrose
\nEvents<\/strong>: World Caber Championship 2005, Tug O War Championships. Clydesdale Horses, Solo Piping Piobaireachd Supreme Championship. Dog Show, Solo Piping. Highland Dancing, Running, Cycling, Heavyweights.
\nContact<\/strong>: see website-\u00a0Montrose Highland Games<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>BARRA<\/strong>\u00a0ISLAND HIGHLAND GAMES<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date: TBC, 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Isle of Barra, Western Isles. Nearest Town: Castlebay, Ferry from Oban. Airport: Inverness, Glasgow.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Games followed by Ceilidh Evening in Castlebay Hall at 9pm. Highland Dancing Competition will commence at 12.30pm.\u00a0 All Sections and under SOBHD.\u00a0 Forms are available from Katie MacNeil, 68 Tangasdale,\u00a0Castlebay, Isle of Barra\u00a0 HS9 5XW\u00a0\u00a0 Tel:\u00a0 01871 810262
\nContact<\/strong>: Mairi Galbraith,\u00a0 5 Horve Cottages, Castlebay, Isle of Barra, HS9 5XJ Tel:01871 810436<\/p>\n

<\/a>THE BORDER GATHERING\u00a0<\/big>
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Event Date<\/strong>: TBC, 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Park Farm, Dumfries.
\nEvents<\/strong>: Border Ballads, Heavy Events, Track and Field, Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing, Border Historical Re-enactment, Wellie Throwing championships, Axe Throwing, Circus Workshop….
\nContact<\/strong>:\u00a0 M McKerrell of Hillhouse, Magdalene House, Lochmaben, Dumfries. Tel: 01387 810439\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/a>KELBURN\u00a0CASTLE HIGHLAND GAMES AND COUNTRY FAIR<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Event Date: TBC, 2017<\/strong>
\nLocation<\/strong>: Kelburn Castle, Largs, Ayrshire, KA29 0BE
\nEvents<\/strong>: Heavy Events: Shot putt, Stone Putt, 28 and 56 weight for distance, Hammers and Caber, Athletes from Scotland, UK and International.
\nFeatures Clyde Coast Strongman Challenge<\/strong>\u00a0incl:- Log lift, Stones of Density, Tug o war, V12 Classic car pull, Yolk, Hailstones of Talent.
\nPipe Bands, African drummers,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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