Pack your caber - we’re heading north to soak up the testosterone-fuelled atmosphere of the Highland Games. Kicking off in towns and villages across Scotland, The Games, or Gatherings, are the highlight of the event calendar and promise a truly Scottish experience, with a backdrop of sexy Highland scenery to boot.

Highlights:

• Participate in the tradition of a Clan Gathering
• Enjoy Piping Competitions & Highland Dancing
• Cheer on Caber Tossing & Hammer Throwing
• Fall in love with Traditional Highland Dress
• Admire Stunning Highland Scenery

Inclusions:

• Your legendary local HAGGiS Guide
• Entrance to Games
• Souvenir map

Let the battle of the clans commence! The Highland Games are renowned the world over as a test of strength and precision between friends and foe. Dating back over 900 years, these athletic, kilt-clad contests promise hammer throwing, caber tossing and some classic tug-o-war action. Whilst pipe band displays and Highland dancing add to the merriment. 

With over 80 Highland Games to choose from, we’ve picked the very best events for our range of day tours. Each has its own local charm and character – showing off Scotland’s unique culture and knock-out landscapes. But if you’re looking for a right royal gathering, check out the world famous Braemar Gathering…

Highland Games Programme - 2019 

Blair Atholl Gathering - Sun 26th May 
Glamis Gathering - Sun 9th June 
Luss Gathering - Sat 6th July 
Bridge of Allan Gathering - Sun 4th Aug 
Crieff Gathering - Sun 18th Aug 
Braemar Gathering - Sat 7th Sep
Pitlochry Gathering - Sat 14th Sep

BRAEMAR GATHERING

Aka ‘The Games’. This event is steeped in history and blue blood - believed to have been held by Malcolm III, way back in the 11^th Century. These days Her Majesty the Queen is the patron and you may spot the rest of the Royal Family in the crowd, as they have traditionally been spectators since Queen Victoria attended in 1848. The annual Highland Games Gathering is held at Braemar in Royal Deeside on the first Saturday of September and it boasts the biggest pipers' parade in the country!