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highland games in aberdeen & grampian Highlands
Scotland's Highland Gamesare renowned throughout the world as a unique event combining skills, culture and music. Whilst the games still contain a very competitive element, the spectacle of Highland dancingand pipe bands combined with the tradition and excitement of the occasion make Highland games a real highlight for any visitor lucky enough to be in Scotland at the right time. Highland Games are held in Scotland from the end of May to the middle of September every year, attracting crowds from several hundred to over ten thousand at some of the larger Highland Games.
The origin of the games are, like most traditions, lost in the mists of time - however the popularity of highland games is as strong as ever especially in America where there are many more Highland Games held than in Scotland.
Colourful, exciting, fun, competitive, memorable, world famous - just a few of the words that sum up Scottish Highland Games. From the skill and agility of the heavies, the colourful and proud massed pipebands, and the traditional costumes of the highland dancers, this is a great spectacle not to be missed. A typical Highland Gathering will include pipe band competitions, highland dancing and traditional feats of strength such as tossing the caber, throwing the hammer, the shot putt and a tug-of-war.
Click here to find a list of the Highland Games and Gatherings in Aberdeen and Grampian - some are within a 10 minutes drive, most within an hour. The dates for 2006 will be displayed as soon as finalised – but most events are on the same day or days of the month each year.
Cornhill Highland Games |
When: 11.00pm - 5.00pm,
4th June 2005
Where: Cornhill Playing Field, Cornhill |
Traditional Highland games including tug -of-war, heavy events, Cumberland wrestling and Highland dancing. |
tel: 01466 751407
web: www.cornhillgames.org.uk
email: shonahay@onetel.com |
Aberlour House Junior Highland Games |
When: 11.00pm - 5.00pm,
11th June 2005
Where: Gordonstoun School, Duffus, by Elgin |
The only Highland games for children's teams in Scotland involving local schools. Many stalls, barbecue and entertainment. |
tel: 01340 831994 |
Old Meldrum Sports and Highland Games |
When: 12.00pm - 6.00pm,
18th June 2005
Where: Pleasure Park, Old Meldrum |
Highland games events, tug-of-war, pipebands, drum majors, Highland dancing, displays, fun fair, trade stalls. |
City of Aberdeen Highland Games |
When: 1.15pm - 5.00pm,
19th June 2005
Where: Hazelhead Park, Aberdeen |
Traditional Highland games including heavy events, tug-o-war, caber-tossing championship, solo piping, pipe band, Highland dancing, trade and charity stands and much more. |
tel: 01224 522208
email: awalker@arts-rec.aberdeen.net |
Forres Highland Games |
When: 1.00pm - 5.30pm,
9th July 2005
Where: Grant Park, Forres |
Traditional Highland games, featuring massed pipe bands, heavy events, grass cycling, Highland dancing, tug-of-war, solo piping, athletics. |
tel: 01309 673289
web: www.forreshighlandgames.fsnet.co.uk
email: michaelwscott@lineone.net |
Stonehaven Highland Games |
When: 12.00pm - 5.00pm,
17th July 2005
Where: Mineralwell Park, Stonehaven |
Typical Highland games featuring heavy events, solo piping, running events, tug-of-war, and the Grampian Light Events Championship. |
tel: 01569 340234 |
Braemar Junior Highland Games |
When: 12.00pm - 5.00pm,
22nd - 24th July 2005
Where: Princess Royal & Duke of Fife Memorial Park |
Typical Highland games featuring heavy events, solo piping, running events, tug-of-war, and the Grampian Light Events Championship. |
tel: 013397 41330
web: Aberdeen & Grampian site
email: david@clunielodge.com |
Dufftown Highland Games |
When: 11.00am - 5.00pm,
30th July 2005
Where: Mortlach School Sports Field, Dufftown |
Traditional Highland games, with hammer-throwing, tossing the caber, hill race, Highland dancing. |
tel: 01340 820342
web: www.dufftownhighlandgames.org |
Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games |
When: 11.00am - 5.00pm,
6th August 2005
Where: Alice Littler Park, Aberlour |
Traditional Highland games with massed pipe bands, Highland dancing (all ages), open heavyweights, track and field; tug-of-war, junior piping, pets parade and children's races. Also includeds a haggis-hurling event for overseas visitors. |
Aboyne Highland Games |
When: 10.30am - 5.30pm,
6th August 2005
Where: The Green, Aboyne |
Highland Games including heavy/light events, piping, dancing, tug-of-war, hill race, massed pipe bands, marquee dances (evening) and fun fair. |
tel: 013398 81209
web: www.aboynegames.com |
Ballater Highland Games |
When: 11.30am - 5.30pm,
11th August 2005
Where: Monaltrie Park, Ballater |
Highland games featuring dancing, piping, track and field, heavy events, pipe bands, hill race. |
tel: 01339 755771 |
Lonach Highland Gathering and Games |
When: 9.30am - 6.00pm,
27th August 2005
Where: Bellabeg Park, Strathdon |
March of the Lonach Highlanders followed by the usual traditional Highland games. |
tel: 019756 51297
email: enquiries@lonach.info |
Braemar Highland Gathering |
When: 9.30am - 5.00pm,
3rd September 2005
Where: Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Braemar |
Highland gathering and traditional sports, usually with members of the royal family in attendance. |
tel: 013397 55377
web: www.braemargathering.org
email: info@braemargathering.org |
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