Highland Games
Forres Highland Games
Set in the stunning grounds of Forres’ Grant Park the Forres Highland Games offers a fun afternoon for all the family. From caber tossing to the hammer throw, long jump, high jump and more, the Forres Highland Games will provide you with a traditional Scottish experience. Games Day commences with a Pipe Band Procession through the centre of the Moray town before the Games’ flag is raised above the arena. During the day, visitors can also enjoy craft and artisan food stalls, fairground attractions, a beer tent and food outlets. There is Highland dancing, solo piping and massed pipe bands. You may also get the chance to meet the Games’ Chieftain who will meet and greet visitors as he tours the arena. Unique to the Forres Games is the Message Bike Race where spectators can turn participant and race the field on an old traditional message bike in hope of lifting the winner’s trophy! Tickets can be purchased online or on the day. Fees: Adults £8, Concession £5, Under 16s £4, Children Under 5 FREE. Free parking
Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games
The 78th Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games will take place at Alice Littler Memorial Park. Main parking areas will be situated at the Primary School and Oggs Garage. On street parking will be available anywhere where there are no restriction cones. The day is packed with a programme of track and field events including caber tossing, hammer throwing and running events. There will be highland dancing competitions, piping events, stalls and other new attractions for all the family.
Gordon Castle Highland Games 2024
Gordon Castle Gordon Castle Estate, Fochabers, Moray, Scotland, United KingdomIt’s time to don your tartan and grab your sporran and head to Fochabers for the Gordon Castle Highland Games! It's a day of fun for the whole family. There’s something for everyone including, the Gordon Castle Gin Bar, massed pipe bands, traditional Highland Games, trade stands, country sports, and lots of children's entertainment. Please note that photography will be taking place at this event for promotional and archival purposes. The photographs are likely to appear on our website, advertising campaigns and social media channels. If you would prefer not to be photographed, please let the photographer know on the day.
Forres Highland Games
Forres Highland Games take place every year in July in the magnificent setting of Grant Park, Forres. The Forres Highland Games day commences with a procession from the Forres & District Pipe Band up Forres High Street into our Grant Park arena where the Games’ Flag is raised. The day follows with a spectacular show of Scottish tradition, sport and culture with Highland Dancing, Track and Field, Heavy Events, Tug ‘o’ War, Solo Piping and many more disciplines on display. Unique to the Forres Games is the Message Bike Race, where spectators can turn participant and race the field on an old traditional message bike in hope of lifting a winners trophy. During the day you can enjoy an array of food outlets and shopping at local trade stands, face painting and fun on fairground attractions too. On Games Day you can park for FREE in Grant Park by entering via South Street.
Dufftown Highland Games
The Dufftown Highland Games have been held the last Saturday in July since 1892. Today they are a taste of something Scottish for everybody. A full programme of light and heavy events, massed pipe bands, highland dancing and hill races. Visitors can take part in the overseas race – an opportunity to participate in a northern highland games. Fun for the entire family and much more. Whether you are a competitor in one of our many events, live in the area and looking for the perfect day out for the family, or have come to Scotland from any part of the world for your vacation, the Dufftown highland games is the ideal outing for you and your family.