Highland Explorer Tours

Highland Games

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Absolutely fantastic! Great history, amazing scenery, and the games were so unique.

Kraig, Canada - August 2006.

Join us on a trip to the real Highland Games; soak up the atmosphere and experience the excitement. The Games or Gatherings take place in towns and villages throughout the Highlands and are a highlight of the Scottish calendar, making for a truly memorable day out amongst grand Highland scenery.

Originally an athletic contest between Clans and dating back over 900 years, the Gatherings are a fantastic spectacle and highlights include Highland dancing, pipe band displays, hammer throwing, tug-of-war, wrestling and, of course, tossing the caber.
We have devised a special programme of day tours leaving from Edinburgh to a selection of Games throughout the Highlands. Each Gathering has its own local charm and character. We also include visits to the world famous Braemar Gathering.

Highland Games Programme - 2008
Sunday July 13th - Stirling Highland Games
Saturday July 19th - Balloch Highland Games 
Saturday July 26th - Callander Highland Games
Sunday July 27th - Luss Highland Games
Sunday August 17th - Crieff
Saturday September 6th - Braemar Highland Games (returns 21.00)

All tours depart 08.45, returning 18.30, except Braemar which departs at 8am and returns at approx 21.00. All of our special Highland Games day tours include a morning tour and 2 or 3 hours in the afternoon at the Highland Games.

Please note admission to the Games is not included in the tour price. (Normal charge between £5 and £7.)

HIGHLIGHTS

Each trip is unique, covering a different area of the Highlands and offering a different Games experience.  You can expect to see a selection of:

• Serene Scottish lochs
• Sublime mountains
• Secluded glens
• Caber tossing
• Highland dancing
• Piping competitions
• Whisky tasting
• Hammer throwing
• Traditional Highland dress