Highland Games – Did You Know?
Scotland's Highland Games, with the associated traditions of caber throwing and hammer tossing, are renowned throughout the world.
Highland Games Around the World
There are many Highland Games across Australia and New Zealand. More and more communities across Europe are also rediscovering their Celtic heritage by holding their very own Highland games, with around 46 hosted in Germany alone.
Highland Games Events
There are over 60 events taking place all across Scotland annually, kicking off with the Gordon Castle Highland Games in Fochabers.
Highland Games Traditions
Highland Games are as iconically Scottish as bagpipes, kilts and whisky – all of which feature heavily at any gathering.
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