Highland Games
Highland dancing, pipe band performances, caber tossing, and hammer throwing.
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Departure Time: 8:00
Return Time: 19:45
Last Updated: 13/05/2026 13:58:26 by Io Meinhard
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| 4 | Description Headline | Highland dancing, pipe band performances, caber tossing, and hammer throwing. | ||
| 5 | Description Short | Grab your tartan – we’re off for the buzz of the Highland Games. Join us in 2026 as towns and villages across Scotland host these legendary gatherings, packed with tradition, bagpipes, and plenty of action. | ||
| 6 | Description | Grab your tartan – we’re off for the buzz of the Highland Games. Join us in 2026 as towns and villages across Scotland host these legendary gatherings, packed with tradition, bagpipes, and plenty of action. | ||
| 7 | Web Url | https://www.haggisadventures.com/1-5-day-tours-from-inverness/1-day-highland-games | ||
| 8 | Start Location | Inverness City Centre | Long: 57.478862 | Lat: -4.224785 |
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| 10 | End City | Inverness City Centre | Long: 57.478862 | Lat: -4.224785 |
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Itinerary
Name: Highland Games 2026 from Inverness
Short Description: Highland Games 2026 Programme: Sun 17 May 2026 - Gordon Castle* Sat 04 July 2026 - Forres* Sat 22 August 2026 - Lonach Sat 05 September 2026 - Braemar Let the clan rivalries begin. The Highland Games are Scotland’s most famous test of strength, with roots going back more than 900 years. Expect kilted athletes taking on caber tossing, hammer throwing, and tug-o-war, with pipe bands and Highland dancing keeping the atmosphere lively throughout the day. We’ve handpicked a select range of Highland Games 2026 for our day tours from Inverness. Each event has its own local flavour, showcasing Scotland’s culture alongside some seriously impressive scenery. And if you fancy something extra special, there’s the world-famous Braemar Gathering, known for its long-standing royal connections. *Gordon Castle and Forres tours return approximately at 5:00pm. Braemar and Lonach return around 7:45pm.
Description: Highland Games 2026 Programme: Sun 17 May 2026 - Gordon Castle* Sat 04 July 2026 - Forres* Sat 22 August 2026 - Lonach Sat 05 September 2026 - Braemar Let the clan rivalries begin. The Highland Games are Scotland’s most famous test of strength, with roots going back more than 900 years. Expect kilted athletes taking on caber tossing, hammer throwing, and tug-o-war, with pipe bands and Highland dancing keeping the atmosphere lively throughout the day. We’ve handpicked a select range of Highland Games 2026 for our day tours from Inverness. Each event has its own local flavour, showcasing Scotland’s culture alongside some seriously impressive scenery. And if you fancy something extra special, there’s the world-famous Braemar Gathering, known for its long-standing royal connections. *Gordon Castle and Forres tours return approximately at 5:00pm. Braemar and Lonach return around 7:45pm.
Highlights
- Clan Gathering(Gathering)
- Caber Tossing & Hammer Throwing(Caber)
- Highland Dancing(dancing)
- Traditional Dress(Dress)
Inclusions
Item 1: Your Legendary Local HAGGiS Guide
Item 2: Entrance to the Highland Games 2026
Item 3: Scenic Drive Through the Highlands
Item 4: Full Refund if Cancelled 48 Hours In Advance
Highlights
Name: Small But Mighty
NameShort: Small But Mighty
Travelling in a wee group means more banter, more space, and plenty of laughs along the way. Cosy, right? Just a heads-up – while we usually travel in smaller vehicles, sometimes a larger bus might be used due to availability.
Travelling in a wee group means more banter, more space, and plenty of laughs along the way. Cosy, right? Just a heads-up – while we usually travel in smaller vehicles, sometimes a larger bus might be used due to availability.
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Name: Traditional Dress
NameShort: Traditional Dress
Feast your eyes upon our vibrant traditional dress, including the iconic kilt. Tartan is proudly worn as a symbol of belonging to a particular clan, and there’s no such thing as too much tartan at the Highland Games!
Feast your eyes upon our vibrant traditional dress, including the iconic kilt. Tartan is proudly worn as a symbol of belonging to a particular clan, and there’s no such thing as too much tartan at the Highland Games!
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Name: Highland Dancing
NameShort: Highland Dancing
Prepare your senses for the mesmerising movement of Highland dancers to the bagpipes, and the rhythmic roar of the Pipe Bands. These traditional sights and sounds will have you tapping your toes, and feeling a wee bit Scottish!
Prepare your senses for the mesmerising movement of Highland dancers to the bagpipes, and the rhythmic roar of the Pipe Bands. These traditional sights and sounds will have you tapping your toes, and feeling a wee bit Scottish!
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Name: Caber Tossing & Hammer Throwing
NameShort: Caber Tossing & Hammer Throwing
Hardcore Highlanders in kilts, throwing hammers and huge wooden poles? Aye, that sounds about right. It’s thought the Highland Games originated to test the strength of soldiers, and these ‘Heavy Events’ are not for the faint hearted! Seriously impressive.
Hardcore Highlanders in kilts, throwing hammers and huge wooden poles? Aye, that sounds about right. It’s thought the Highland Games originated to test the strength of soldiers, and these ‘Heavy Events’ are not for the faint hearted! Seriously impressive.
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Name: Clan Gathering
NameShort: Clan Gathering
For hundreds of years, the Scottish clans have come together at Highland Games to enjoy sport, music, dance – and drams! Get in amongst the epic tartan-clad celebrations, as we pay tribute to Scotland’s culture and heritage.
For hundreds of years, the Scottish clans have come together at Highland Games to enjoy sport, music, dance – and drams! Get in amongst the epic tartan-clad celebrations, as we pay tribute to Scotland’s culture and heritage.
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Name: Highland Dancing
Highland Dancing
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Name: Piping Competition
Piping Competition
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Name: Braemar Gathering
Braemar Gathering
Braemar Gathering
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Name: Tugo'war at Highland Games
Tugo'war at Highland Games
Tugo'war at Highland Games
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Highland Games from Inverness map
Highland Games from Inverness map
