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Highland Games Diary

Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games 
Saturday June 7

This event is a family and dog-friendly, community driven traditional Highland Games. Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games return this summer to Helensburgh, the original sea-side getaway on the west coast to Scotland, tantalisingly close to the shores of beautiful loch Lomond. The Games feature a variety of traditional Highland Games competition including the sheaf toss, hammer throw and, of course, the world-famous caber toss. This year we have included female heavy events. There will also be lots of athletics including a hill race with a dedicated Highland Dance stage. A free shuttle bus service will operate throughout the day from the pier car park off Clyde Street to Helensburgh Rugby Football Club, Rhu Road Higher, Helensburgh, G84 8JR. Ticket price: adults £8 children and concession £4; under 5’s free. 
Visit www.hlhighlandgames.scot for more details 

Kenmore Highland Games
Wednesday July 2
Kenmore Highland Games, known locally as ‘the friendly games’, is a traditional Scottish Highland Games with a special community vibe. Founded by members of the local community in 1975 the games continue to thrive and are the only Scottish Games held during the evening. As well as all the traditional events, including Highland dancing, ‘heavy’ competitions, piping, and track events the games has its own ‘Throwing the Tirinie Stone’, an almost spherical stone found on Tirinie Farm, Kenmore, weighing 101 lbs.The games officially open at 6 pm but the competition starts at 4.30 pm with the Junior Heavies. Food, beverages, a licensed bar, gift stands and lots of fun activities for children all feature in this evening of entertainment for the whole family.  Dogs on leads are welcome. Groups and bus parties are also welcome,visit www.kenmorehighlandgames.com  for more information.
Come and join this small community and enjoy its big day out.
Visit www.kenmorehighlandgames.com for more details

Glengarry Highland Games
Thursday July 5
Looking for a fun day out with the family? The Glengarry Highland Games return to the Shinty Pitch in Invergarry, with a packed line-up for all ages.
This year we’re excited to welcome Skye Circus Skills, who are offering aerial shows and circus fun throughout the day.
There’ll also be performances and workshops from the Highland African Drummers, axe throwing, a bouncy castle, and our friendly Highland cows. In the arena, enjoy the men’s and women’s Heavy Events, flat races for all ages, and the ever-popular Tug O’ War.
You’ll find live music from the Lochaber High School Pipe Band, Highland dancing, tasty local food, and craft stalls to explore.
We’ve got stretch tents up for cover—so the Games are on, rain or shine.
A free shuttle bus will run throughout the Three Glens on the day—advance booking is required. It’s shaping up to be a great day—we hope to see you there!
Visit www.glengarrygathering.org for more information. 

The Morvern Highland Games
Saturday July 19
Renowned as one of the most picturesque Highland Games in Scotland, the Morvern Highland Games is an annual event hosted at Knock Park in Lochaline.
This traditional gathering is all about the fun factor and offers a variety of activities suitable for all ages. The day begins with children’s sports at 10 am, followed by the official opening ceremony at 12 noon, featuring the Mallaig, Ardnamurchan, and District Pipe Band.
Throughout the day, attendees can participate in adult athletics, traditional heavy events, novelty races—including the popular ‘wife-carrying’ race—and the Morvern Mile. Additionally, there will be tug-of-war competitions, Highland dancing performances, chainsaw carvings, bouncy castles, live music, a refreshments tent with cocktail bar and a fantastic selection of food and craft stalls showcasing the best in the west!
Join us on Saturday, July 19th, for an authentic, family-friendly Highland Games set against a breathtaking rural backdrop. It promises to be a day you won’t want to miss!
Address: Knock Park, Morvern Cres, Lochaline PA80 5UY

Taynuilt Highland games
Saturday July 19
After an extremely successful games in 2024, everyone involved with Taynuilt Highland
Games is looking forward to welcoming visitors back on Saturday 19th July.
The games are organised by volunteers from the village with the aim of encouraging participation and inclusivity across ages and abilities in the sport and athletics of Highland Games.This includes a programme of events ranging from races specifically for primary school aged children, junior athletic races, traditional heavyweight athletics, senior field events, the 10k hill race and novelty events for everyone to enjoy, with the pillow fight proving particularly popular. Piping and Highland Dancing competitions take place throughout the day, which everyone can enjoy. Oban Pipe Band, which will lead the march through the village, will play during the day’s events. Taynuilt, a small village with a big heart, is proud to host a family-friendly day to which everyone is invited.
Address: Taynuilt Games Field, Taynuilt, PA35 1HP

Mull Highland Games
Thursday July 24
Experience the thrill and excitement of a traditional Highland Games in a picture postcard setting. The Mull Highland Games takes place annually in the picturesque town of Tobermory, the main population centre of the Hebridean Island of Mull. 
The island and its surroundings are steeped in history and abundant wildlife, including eagles, puffins, otters, whales, dolphins and much more. Amidst the natural life and beauty of a geologically ancient landscape the islanders maintain and celebrate their unique history at the Games, which is just one of the many events where island communities come together.The third Thursday after the first Monday in July every year is set in stone as marking the day of the Games. It is a day for old friends to get together and celebrate this Celtic Olympics while cheering on competitors.
It is a unique spectacle combining ancient and modern competitive and cultural events for both professionals and amateurs in a beautiful setting. 
The Mull Highland Games is a firm fixture on the Scottish Highland Games Circuit and the volunteers that run the games would love to welcome you along for the day!
Visit www.mullhighlandgames.com for more information. 

Cowal Highland Gathering
Thursday  August 28 – Saturday August 30
All eyes will be firmly on Dunoon this August as the world famous Cowal Gathering welcomes the world back to Dunoon Stadium for three days of celebrating the traditional culture and fun which has seen it named as one of Scotland’s best family-friendly days out. Cowal Gathering features a full three-day programme of competitions and entertainment including the World Highland Dancing Championships, Cowal Pipe Band Championship and Cowal International Heavy Athletics Championship, Cowal Gathering is not ‘just a Highland games’, but a fusion of a traditional Highland gathering, live music and entertainment.
What’s the best way to do Cowal Gathering?
Well, the Friday night Gig at the Gathering is a must. It’s the best way to kick off your Gathering weekend, and this year Cowal Gathering favourites Trail West return to the tent as headliners, guaranteeing a fantastic night out.We also have a packed programme for families on Cowal Saturday with performances from the Drakes of Hazard and demonstrations from Glasgow Science Centre. Try your hand at axe throwing, get the kids on two wheels with our mountain bike track, and of course, it wouldn’t be Cowal Saturday without Artie’s Singing Kettle. These events are all free with your Saturday admission ticket AND this year we also have 500 FREE kids places when you buy online in advance.
Address: Dunoon Stadium, PA23 7RL
Buy your tickets now and guarantee your place with the Cowal crowd at 
www.cowalgathering.com