Scottish Highland Games Calendar
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One of the most popular events in Scotland with visitors and residents alike, is The Scottish Highland Games. If you visit between May and September, you're bound to catch a gathering or two somewhere in the country.
Highland Games are held in many countries throughout the world where there are Scottish connections, but for now I'll concentrate on Scotland by providing you with the full calendar and links to the official websites. These are must-see events for any visitor, combining a cultural treat and a fun day out for all the family.
Scottish Highland Games Calendar 2008
MAY 2008
24th - 25th
Atholl Gathering and Highland Games
JUNE 2008
15th June
City of Aberdeen Highland Games
21st June
Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games
JULY 2008
5th July
Forres Highland Games
13th July
Stirling Highland Games
19th - 20th July
City of Inverness Highland Games
AUGUST 2008
9th August
North Berwick International Highland Games
9th August
Brodick Highland Games Tel: +44 (0)1506 832121.
10th August
The Border Gathering
17th August
Crieff Highland Gathering
23rd August
Bute Highland Games
28th August
Argyllshire Gathering
28th - 30th August
Cowal Highland Gathering
SEPTEMBER 2008
6th September
The Braemar Gathering
6th September
Pitlochry Highland Games
At all the Highland Games events you can expect to see lots of piping and drumming competitions, highland dancing competitions, and many athletic events, including throwng the hammer and the famous tossing the caber.
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