Join this exciting day tour and experience the Highland Games in one of the 10 stunning locations across Scotland, joining the 900-year-old tradition of throwing hammers, battling in tug-or-war, tossing the caber, and attempting some Highland dancing.

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Duration 9 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Participating in the tradition of a Clan Gathering in the beautiful Highlands
Give it your best shot in hammer throwing and caber tossing
Get festive with some Highland dancing and bagpipe competitions

Full description

The Highland Games are renowned world-wide as a test of strength between competing clans. These athletic contests date back over 900 years and are a fantastic spectacle of Highland dancing, pipe band displays, hammer throwing, tug-of-war, and tossing the caber. And lucky for you, several Highland Games have been organized at various locations throughout Scotland, each with its own local charm and character, including the famous Braemar Gathering. Simply choose one (or more) of the dates below, and battle on! Highland Games Program – 2018 Blair Atholl Gathering - Sunday 27th May 2018 Glamis Gathering - Sunday 10th June 2018 Luss Gathering - Saturday 7th July 2018 Bridge of Allan Gathering - Sunday 5th August 2018 Crieff Gathering - Sunday 19th August 2018 Braemar Gathering - Saturday 1st September 2018 Pitlochry Gathering - Saturday 8th September 2018

Includes

Entrance Fee into Highland Games
Full-day excursion in a Mercedes-Benz midi-coach
Services of a professional local guide throughout the tour

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Not suitable for

Children under 5 years

Covid-19 precautions

Safety measures in place

All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned

Meeting point

60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB

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Important information

Not allowed

Unaccompanied minors

Know before you go

Travel insurance is recommended
Please be advised that children under 5 years old may not take part in the tour, while anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. There are no maximum age restrictions

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Overall rating

4.8 /5

based on 15 reviews

Review summary

Guide
5/5
Transportation
5/5
Value for money
4.4/5
Safety
4.8/5

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Brilliant!

Dougie, our guide, glided us safely and entertaining through the Highlands to Braemar (and back). The landscape, the appropriate stories and music tuned in greatly to the high light, namely the Braemar gathering with impressive athletes, drums and pipes at the parades and the Queen also came along! What more does the heart want? If you are in Scotland at the right time, you should not miss this event !!

September 3, 2018

The photo presented on the site does not reflect the reality of the outing

I really liked this outing but I don't understand what justifies its price. The entrance to the Highlandgames was less than £ 10, I can hardly imagine that the bus journey costs £ 70 per person. Our driver was very friendly but as a Frenchwoman I could not understand these comments which seemed very interesting. Why not provide a paper document in French for French-speaking tourists. MIREILLE

July 29, 2018

A very nice folklore event

The event met our expectations. It was a nice folk festival with good food and great experiences

June 9, 2019

Scottish Highland Games Day Tour from Edinburgh

Scottish Highland Games Day Tour from Edinburgh

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Brilliant!

The photo presented on the site does not reflect the reality of the outing

A very nice folklore event