Highland Games
Traditional Highland Games with caber tossing, Highland dance, piping competitions, and more.
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Last Updated: 30/04/2026 15:00:43 by Io Meinhard
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| 4 | Description Headline | Traditional Highland Games with caber tossing, Highland dance, piping competitions, and more. | ||
| 5 | Description Short | Join us on a day tour to Scotland’s Highland Games 2026 where you can soak up the atmosphere and experience the excitement. The Games, or Gatherings, take place in towns and villages throughout the country and are a highlight of the Scottish calendar, making for a truly memorable day out amongst grand Highland scenery. | ||
| 6 | Description | Join us on a day tour to Scotland’s Highland Games 2026 where you can soak up the atmosphere and experience the excitement. The Games, or Gatherings, take place in towns and villages throughout the country and are a highlight of the Scottish calendar, making for a truly memorable day out amongst grand Highland scenery. | ||
| 7 | Web Url | https://www.highlandexplorertours.com/1-day-tours/highland-games | ||
| 8 | Start Location | 60 High Street, EH1 1TB, Edinburgh | Long: -3.186111 | Lat: 55.950264 |
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| 10 | End City | 60 High Street, EH1 1TB, Edinburgh | Long: -3.186111 | Lat: 55.950264 |
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Itinerary
Name: Highland Games
Short Description: Sun 24 May 2026 Blair Atholl Sun 14 June 2026 Glamis Sat 04 July 2026 Luss Sun 02 August 2026 Bridge of Allan Sun 16 August 2026 Crieff Sat 05 September 2026 Braemar Sat 12 September 2026 Pitlochry The Highland Games are renowned worldwide as a test of strength between Clans. These athletic contests date back over 900 years and offer a fantastic spectacle, featuring Highland dancing, pipe band displays, hammer throwing, tug-of-war, and caber tossing. We’ve designed a series of day tours that take you to different Highland Games across Scotland, each with its own unique local charm and character. Our 2026 programme includes a variety of events, including a special tour to the world-famous Braemar Gathering, which has been attended by members of the Royal Family since Queen Victoria’s visit in 1848.
Description: Sun 24 May 2026 Blair Atholl Sun 14 June 2026 Glamis Sat 04 July 2026 Luss Sun 02 August 2026 Bridge of Allan Sun 16 August 2026 Crieff Sat 05 September 2026 Braemar Sat 12 September 2026 Pitlochry The Highland Games are renowned worldwide as a test of strength between Clans. These athletic contests date back over 900 years and offer a fantastic spectacle, featuring Highland dancing, pipe band displays, hammer throwing, tug-of-war, and caber tossing. We’ve designed a series of day tours that take you to different Highland Games across Scotland, each with its own unique local charm and character. Our 2026 programme includes a variety of events, including a special tour to the world-famous Braemar Gathering, which has been attended by members of the Royal Family since Queen Victoria’s visit in 1848.
Highlights
- Caber Tossing(CaberTossing)
- Hammer Throwing(HammerThrowing)
- Highland Dress(HighlandDress)
- Piping Competitions(PipingCompetitions)
- Highland Dancing(HighlandDancing)
Inclusions
Item 1: Passionate Local Guide
Item 2: Live Commentary & Storytelling in English
Item 3: Scenic Drive through the Highlands
Item 4: Ticket to the Highland Games 2026
Item 5: Full Refund if Cancelled More Than 48 hours in Advance
Highlights
Name: Piping Competitions
NameShort: Piping Competitions
No Highland Games would be complete without the powerful sounds of bagpipes! During the event, you'll witness numerous skilled pipers compete in solo and band events, filling the air with stirring melodies.
No Highland Games would be complete without the powerful sounds of bagpipes! During the event, you'll witness numerous skilled pipers compete in solo and band events, filling the air with stirring melodies.
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Name: Highland Dancing
NameShort: Highland Dancing
Experience mesmerising performances of intricate footwork in iconic Scottish dances like the sword dance and the celebrated Highland Fling. Dancers compete both solo and in groups, dressed in beautifully vibrant attire.
Experience mesmerising performances of intricate footwork in iconic Scottish dances like the sword dance and the celebrated Highland Fling. Dancers compete both solo and in groups, dressed in beautifully vibrant attire.
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Image Name: Highland Dancing
Image Alt: Highland Dress & Dancing
Name: Caber Tossing
NameShort: Caber Tossing
Caber tossing is a traditional Scottish sport that involves lifting and flipping a large tapered pole (caber) end over end. The goal is to achieve a perfect "12 o'clock" toss, demonstrating strength and precision.
Caber tossing is a traditional Scottish sport that involves lifting and flipping a large tapered pole (caber) end over end. The goal is to achieve a perfect "12 o'clock" toss, demonstrating strength and precision.
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Name: Hammer Throwing
NameShort: Hammer Throwing
Athletes demonstrate strength and precision as they spin and release a heavy metal ball attached to a handle, aiming to launch it as far as possible. The perfect showcase of the power and tradition of Scottish athletics.
Athletes demonstrate strength and precision as they spin and release a heavy metal ball attached to a handle, aiming to launch it as far as possible. The perfect showcase of the power and tradition of Scottish athletics.
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Hammer Throwing)
Image Name: Hammer Throwing
Image Alt: Hammer Throwing
Name: Highland Dress
NameShort: Highland Dress
The Scottish Highland Dress, with its iconic kilt, sporran, and sgian-dubh, embodies centuries of tradition and symbolises courage and honour. At the Highland Games, participants proudly wear this attire, adding to the event's vibrant atmosphere and cultural significance.
The Scottish Highland Dress, with its iconic kilt, sporran, and sgian-dubh, embodies centuries of tradition and symbolises courage and honour. At the Highland Games, participants proudly wear this attire, adding to the event's vibrant atmosphere and cultural significance.
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Highland Dress)
Image Name: Highland Dress
Image Alt: Highland Dress
Media
Name: Piping Competitions
Piping Competitions at Highland Games
Group of Scottish bagpipers playing music at the Highland Games
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Name: Tug o' War
Tug o' War at the Highland Games
Group of men competing in Tug O' War on a grassy field at the Highland Games
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Name: Piping Competitions
Piping Competitions at Highland Games
Large group of Scottish bagpipers playing opening music for the Braemar Gathering
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Name: Piping Competitions
Piping Competitions at Highland Games
Group of Scottish bagpipers with tartan fabric
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Name: Highland Dance
Traditional Highland Dress and Dancing at Highland Games
Three girls in Highland dress competing in Highland Dance at the Highland Games
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Name: Highland Explorer Tours Local Guides
Highland Explorer Tours Guides
Three male Highland Explorer Tours Guides enjoying the Highland Games wearing Scottish kilts
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Name: Caber Tossing
Caber Tossing at the Highland Games
Man throwing a long wooden log at the Caber Tossing Competition at the Highland Games
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Name: Scottish HIghlands
Scottish HIghlands
View from bus interior of Highland Explorer Tours' Guide driving along Highland roads
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Name: Highland Games Map
Highland Games Map
Itinerary Map of Highland Games 2025 tour from Edinburgh
