Edinburgh Area Highland Games
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A list of Highland Games in the Edinburgh Area to
Visit with Websites, Town Images and Reviews where
available.
Highland Games are
sporting events that take place in the summer in many
Scottish towns. The origin of the games is thought to
have been from gatherings of Clans to find their top
warriors. Today, Highland Games are held throughout
the world, by families with connections to
Scotland.
The dates for each Games are normaly the same each
year, an odd one may change. We try to update this
page with any changes. Check the websites for the
latest dates.
Click on the PostCodes for Maps.
These Highland Games are listed
from the closest to Edinburgh
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Burntisland Highland
Games
July 3rd week, 21 miles north of Edinburgh. The
second oldest in the world dating back to 1652.
Originally held on St Peter's day (29th June) but now
the third Monday of July. Market traders and a summer
fairground help raise large crowds, 50,000 in
2004.
Website . RS Page . KY3 9AH
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Peebles Highland Games
September 1st week, 22 miles south of Edinburgh. The
present Games are among the best non-championship
events, with a more relaxed atmosphere at the end of
the competition season.
Website . RS
Page . EH45 8AJ
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North Berwick Highland
Games
August 1st week, 24 miles east of Edinburgh. An
attendance of 15,000 has become the norm with many
visitors appreciating the spectacle of the Highland
Games and to visit the charming seaside town of North
Berwick.
Website . RS Page .
EH39 4AP
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Airth Highland Games
July 4th week, 30 miles west of Edinburgh. A long
history, going back to 1871, or their origins may be
even further buried in the mists of time, as they may
be from the games and sports played by Prince James's
rebel soldiers camping in Airth in 1488, on their way
to the battle of Sauchieburn.
Website . UDS Page . FK2 8JF
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Alva Games
July 2nd week, 35 miles northwest of Edinburgh, 8
miles east of Stirling at the small town of Alva.
Website . UDS Page . FK12 5LJ
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Stirling Highland
Games
August 3rd week, 36 miles northwest of Edinburgh. A
great day out for all the family with something for
all to enjoy. Held at The Peak / Stirling Sports
Village on the east side of the town.
Website . RS
Page . FK8 1QZ
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Bridge of Allan Highland
Games
August 1st week, 42 miles northwest of Edinburgh. One
of Scotland's premier Highland Games normally
attracting crowds of between 10,000 and 15,000. The
games field is situated between Stirling Castle, The
Ochil Hills and the Wallace Monument.
Website . UDS Page . FK9 4QP
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Cupar Highland Games
June 3rd week, 43 miles north of Edinburgh. The Games
are now an ‘Open’ event included in the
F.H.G.A. circuits.
Website . UDS Page . KY15 5AS
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Ceres Highland Games
June 4th week, 44 miles north of Edinburgh. The
oldest free games in Scotland held on the last
Saturday of the month of June since the charter to
hold the Games was given by Robert Bruce in 1314, for
the peoples support at the battle of Bannockburn
Website . UDS Page . Map
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Cupar Highland Games
June 2nd week, 9 miles west of St Andrews 45 miles
north of Edinburgh.. The Games are an
‘Open’ event under Scottish Games
Association rules and are in the F.H.G.A.
circuits.
Website . UDS Page . KY15 5DD
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Newburgh Highland Games and Coble
Boat Race
June 3rd week, 45 miles north of Edinburgh. A
picturesque setting on the south bank of the Tay
estuary in a wonderful natural amphitheatre in
Mugdrum Estate. The Cobble Boat Race takes place on
the river Tay the night before.
Website . UDS Page . KY14 6DA
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Bearsden and Milngavie Highland
Games
June 2nd week, 51 miles east of Edinburgh. The Games
attracted over 10,000 visitors in 2007 as they
provide a great Scottish day out for family,
tourists, sports people, shoppers and funseekers.
Milngavie is 7 miles north of Glasgow.
Website . UDS Page . G62 6AQ
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Blackford Highland
Games
May 4th week, 52 miles northwest of Edinburgh in the
village of Blackford.
Website . UDS Page . PH4 1QF
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St Andrews Highland
Games
July 4th week, 52 miles north of Edinburgh in the
famous Cathedral and Golf town of St Andrews.
Website . RS Page . KY16 9SP
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Callander Highland
Games
July 4th week, 55 miles northwest of Edinburgh. Has a
grand opening parade so best to arrive early, or
arrive on Friday and stay overnight to enjoy
Callander before the games start.
Website . RS Page . Map
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Birnam Highland Games
August 4th week, 57 miles north of Edinburgh.
Traditional Scottish Highland Games in stunning
Perthshire scenery since 1864. Experience for
yourself the fun and culture that has kept the Games
so popular for over a century.
Website . RS Page . PH8 0BG
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Crieff Highland
Gathering
August 3rd week, 62 miles northwest of Edinburgh. The
first Gathering took place in 1870 and has occured
every year since with the two exceptions of 1914-18
and 1939-49. Situated 17 miles west of Perth.
Website . RS
Page . PH7 3AN
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Balquhidder Highland
Games
July 4th week, 66 miles northwest of Edinburgh, 14
miles north of Callander. Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and
Strathyre Highland Games are held at Lochearnhead
village, Rob
Roy country.
Website . FK19 8PR
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Pitlochry Highland
Games
September 2nd week, 71 miles northwest of Edinburgh
at the Recration Ground down Ferry Road in the centre
of Pitlochly town.
Website . RS
Page . PH16 5BU
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Killin International Highland
Games
August 1st week, 73 miles northwest of Edinburgh.
Athletes from across the world attend these games
held at Breadalbane Park. Situated 36 miles north of
Stirling.
Website . RS
Page . FK21 8UH
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Aberfeldy Highland
Games
August 2nd week, named the Atholl & Breadalbane
Agricultural Show and Highland Gathering is at Wades
Park just over Wades Bridge, close to the Town
centre, 75 miles northwest of Edinburgh.
Website . RS Page . PH15 2BP
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Luss Highland Games
July 1st week, 78 miles northwest of Edinburgh on the
banks of Loch Lomond.
Website . RS
Page . G83 8PA
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