Scottish Highland Games 2012

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The Games on this page are listed Chronologically - The index for the games is Alphabetical.

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GOUROCK HIGHLAND GAMES Gourock Highland Games
Event Date: Sunday 13th May 2012 at 12.30pm
Location: Gourock Park. Nearest Town: Gourock, Greenock. Airport: Glasgow or Prestwick.
Events: Track and Field Events, Heavy Events, Cycling Competition, Piping Competition, Highland Dancing & Irish Dancing Competition, Ceilidh Band, Martial Arts, Wrestling, Tug-o-War, Side Shows, Amusements and Stalls.
Contact: Games Administrator, Tel. 01475 714865 Fax: 01475 714871
138th BLACKFORD HIGHLAND GAMES Blackford Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 26th May 2012 at 12:30pm
Location: Games Park Blackford. On Route A9. Nearest town: Blackford, Stirling. Airport: Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Usual Events: Running, Cycling, Light Field, Heavy and Track events, Highland Dancing.
Secretary: Alastair Pitcairn: Tel: 01259 739274 | alastair.pitcairn@btinternet.com
Handicapper: Adam Crawford - 01592 753439. Dancing: Anna Bain, Tel 01324 630499

BATHGATE & WEST LOTHIAN HIGHLAND GAMES Bathgate Highland Games C
Event Date: Saturday 26th May 2012 at 12.30pm
Location: Meadow Park, Bathgate. Nearest Town: Bathgate Airport: Edinburgh or Glasgow
Events: Running, Cycling, Light Field, Heavy and Track events, Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands.
Contact: contact at west lothian highland games

BLAIR ATHOLL GATHERING & HIGHLAND GAMES Blair Castle
Event Date: Sunday 27th May 2012 at 12:30pm
Location: Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire. Nearest Town: Blair Atholl, Pitlochry. Airport: Inverness or Aberdeen.
Usual Events: Light Field, Heavy events, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping. Many trade stands Special Event: Scottish Tug O' War Championship.
Contact: Tel 01796 481355
Web: www.blair-castle.co.uk

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CORNHILL HIGHLAND GAMES (Aberdeenshire) Cornhill Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 2nd June 2012 from 11.00am
Location: Cornhill Playing Field, Cornhill. Nearest Towns: Banff, Keith, Portsoy. Airport: Aberdeen, Inverness.
Events: Tug 'O War, Heavyweight Events, Cumberland Wrestling. Highland Dancing. Featuring the Dufftown Pipe Band
Contact: Mrs Shona Hay Tel: 01466 751407. Dancing: Mary McKilligan Tel: 01466 751356.

HELENSBURGH & LOMOND HIGHLAND GAMES Helensburgh and Lomond Games
Event Date: Saturday 2nd June 2012 Local events commence 10.00 a.m. Open 2.00 p.m.
Secretary: Mr Ian Maquire, 11B Kirkmichael Road, Helensburgh, Argyll &Bute, G84 7AH Tel: 07835 403 508
Handicapper: A. Crawford, 7 St. Ronan's Court, Glenrothes, Fife KY6 2LQ Tel: 01592 753439
Dancing: Jean Swanston, Middleton,Logierait, Pitlochry, PH9 0LH. Tel: 01796 482376/ Mob: 07764 938908: EMail: jrlogierait@btinternet,com

62nd SHOTTS HIGHLAND GAMES Shotts Highland Games Site
Event Date: Saturday2nd June 2012
Location: Shotts. Nearest Towns: Shotts Airport: Glasgow, Edinburgh.
Events: Pipe Band Competition, Heavy Events, Highland Dancing, Athletics, Coupon Painting, Story telling etc, Track and Field.
Contact: Jan Dearie Tel: 01501 823 258.

30th CARRICK LOWLAND GAMES (GIRVAN)
Event Date: Sunday 3rd June 2012
Location: Victory Park, Girvan Nearest Town: Girvan Airport: Prestwick
Usual Events: Running, Cycling, Light Field, Heavy and Track events, Highland Dancing. Under 12 Football competition, Tug-o-War, stalls, snack bars etc, Pipe Band competition.
Secretary: Ian Fitzsimmons, Tel: 01465 712667.

MARKINCH HIGHLAND GAMES. SGA site
Date of Event: Sunday 3rd June 2012 at 12.30pm
Location: John Dixon Park, Markinch. Nearest Towns: Markinch, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Airport: Edinburgh.
Events: Programme starting at 12.30pm. Track and Field Events, Cycling, Heavyweight Events, Junior & Senior Solo Piping Starting at 10.00am Highland Dancing Commencing at 12.30pm, Pipe Band Competition Grades 1,11,111,1V & N/J, Adult and Junior Drum Major Contest, Fun Fair.
Secretary: Isobel Westwater, 01592 751667 Dancing: Anna Bain, Tel . 01324 630499 Handicapper: A Crawford Tel: 01592 753439.

BEARSDEN & MILNGAVIE HIGHLAND GAMES Bearsden Milngavie Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 9th June 2012
Location: West of Scotland Football Club, Burnbrae, Milngavie. Nearest Towns: Bearsden, Milngavie. Airport: Glasgow.
Events: Local Events and Highland Dancing commence 10.30am, Running, Heavy Events, Tug O' War, Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing, Wrestling, Football Competition.
Contact: Alan Oliver Tel: 07973 379732. Dancing Convener: Ms N. Hemingway, Tel: 0141 942 2990. Handicapper: A Crawford. Tel: 01592 753439.

ARDROSSAN HIGHLAND GAMES. (Always Second Sunday in June) Ardrossan Highland Games
Event Date: Sunday 10th June 2012 At 11.00am
Location: Laighdykes Field, Saltcoats. Nearest Town: Ardrossan, Saltcoats. Airport: Preswick. International.
Events: Solo piping, Highland Dancing, Track & Field Events Heavy Events. Catering and Trade Stands.
Secretary: Mrs Anne Pettigrew Tel: 01294 465734

STRATHMORE HIGHLAND GAMES (Always second Sunday in June)
Event Date: Sunday 10th June 2012 at 12.30pm
Location: Glamis Castle, Glamis. Nearest Town: Forfar. Dundee. Airport: Aberdeen.
Special Events: Scottish Tug O' War Championship. Scottish 800 Metres Cycling Championship. Scottish caber tossing Championship.
Other Events: Running, Cycling, Highland dancing, Solo Piping. Heavy Events, Tug O' War. Pipe Band in Competition.
Secretary: Mrs A Webster, 9 Main Street, Glamis, Angus, DD8 1RU email: websterglamis@btinternet.com
Dancing Contact: Anna Bain Tel . 01592 771425 Handicapper: Adam Crawford, Tel: 01592 753439.

LESMAHAGOW HIGHLAND GAMES Lesmahagow Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 16th June 2012
Location: Craighead Park, Lesmahagow Nearest Town: Lanark. Airport: Glasgow, Edinburgh
Events: Heavy Events, Track and Field Events, Piping Competition, Highland Dancing Display', Great Prizes.
Treasurer: Lynn Callan Tel: 01555 894514 or M:07711 904332.

NEWBURGH HIGHLAND GAMES Newburgh Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 16th June 2012 At 1pm
Location: Robbies Park. Newburgh. Nearest Town: Newburgh. (Fife) Airport: Edinburgh.
Events: Running, Cycling, Heavy/Field Events. 90m & 1600m Youth Running, Pipe Bands. Stalls.
Secretary: Evelyn Ferrans, Midshore House,Midshore,Road,Newburgh, Fife. Dancing: Anna Bain, Tel . 01324 630499

81st OLDMELDRUM SPORTS & HIGHLAND GAMES. Oldmeldrum Sports site
Event Date: Saturday 16th June 2012 start 10.30am always 3rd Saturday in June.
Location: The Pleasure Park, Oldmeldrum. Nearest Towns: Oldmeldrum, Aberdeen. Airport: Dyce, Aberdeen.
Special Events: Heavyweight Championship (6 events), British Caber Championship. European Tug O' War Championship. North of Scotland Drum Major Championship. Glenfiddich Qualifying Heavy Events. Other Events: Highland Dancing, Pipe Band Contest, Grades 1, 11, 111 & 1V.
Contact: Mr G Forsyth

CITY OF ABERDEEN HIGHLAND GAMES Aberdeen City
Event Date: Sunday 17th June 2012 (Always 3rd Sunday in June)
Location: Hazelhead Park, Aberdeen. Nearest town: Aberdeen. Airport: Dyce.
Special event: Scottish 725kg Tug-O-War championship. Additional family entertainment arena in place this year, with displays and workshops for all the family to enjoy. British championship 100 metre sprint.
Other Events: Putting Heavy Stone, Putting light Stone, Highland Dancing, Tug O' War, Heavy Events, Field Events, Track Events, Piping, Junior Races, Sack Race Pipe Band Competition Grade 1,11,111,1V. Drum Majors: Junior & Senior, Twelve or more Bands Massed Pipe Bands.
Secretary: Daniel Parrott, Events Officer, Aberdeen City Council, St. Nicholas House, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1EZ. Tel: 01224 523842

9th HAWICK HIGHLAND GAMES - 11am till 5pm. Hawick Highland Games
Event Date: Sunday 19th June 2012 at 11am
Location: Mansfield Park, Hawick
Events: Heavy events, stone putts, weight throwing, hammers and Caber. Highland Dancing competition contact Anna Bain. Pipe Bands Demonstrations from 1pm.
Contact: Alexander Cunningham on 01450 379715

DRUMTOCHTY HIGHLAND GAMES Drumtochty Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 23rd June 2012
Location: Drumtochty Castle Grounds Auchinblae. Laurencekirk. Nearest Town: Laurencekirk. Arbroath. Dundee. Airport: Dyce, Aberdeen.
Usual Events: Open & Local Heavyweight Event, Hill Race, Open & Local Tug O War, Solo Piping Highland Dancing, Massed Pipe Bands.
Contact: Douglas Gauld, Tel: 01561 378120
Dancing: Mrs E Lindsay, Tel: 01561 340234.

CHATELHERAULT HIGHLAND GAMES 11.30-17.00 Chatelherault Highland Games
Event Date: Waiting confirmation.
Location: Chatelherault Country Park
Events: Traditional Highland games. Throwing events, Falconry
Contact: Hamish Davidson Tel: 07786 690607 Email:

CERES HIGHLAND GAMES Ceres Games Site
Event Date: Saturday 30th June 2012
Location: The Bow Butts, Ceres, Fife. Nearest Town: Ceres. Airport: Edinburgh, Glasgow.
Usual Events: Heavyweight Events, Track & Field, Scottish Backhold Wrestling, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Pipe Band, Local Races, Fun Fair, Side Stalls and Beer Tent etc
Contact: Jennifer Lawrie, Castlepark, Ceres, Fife.

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CUPAR HIGHLAND GAMES Cupar Highland Games
Event Date: Sunday 1st July 2012
Location: Duffus Park, Cupar, Fife. Nearest Towns: Cupar, Dundee. Airport: Edinburgh, Links to London.
Special Event: Heavy Event Championship. Usual Events: Tug O War, Road & Track Cycle Races, Track/Field Events, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Obstacle Course Fun Event.
Contact: Mrs R Middleton, 10 Jamie Anderson Place, St Andrews, Fife, Tel 01334 476413
Handicapper: A Crawford 7 St Roans Court Glenrothes KY6 2LQ Tel: (44) (0) 1592 753439, Dancing Organizer: Anna Bain, 21 Coronation St, Coaltown Glenrothes KY7 6HW Tel: 01592 771425.

KENMORE HIGHLAND GAMES Kenmore Highland Games
Event Date: Wednesday 4th July 2012 always first Wednesday in July!
Location: Nearest Towns: Aberfeldy, Pitlochry. Airport: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen.
Usual Events: Running, Heavy/Field Events. Youth Running Events, Hill Race, Highland Dancing.
Contact Mrs A Garnett, MacBeth Cottage, Kirkton, Fortingall, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2LL Phone: 01887 830486
Secretary: Sarah Kelly 01887 830227.

GAIRLOCH HIGHLAND GATHERING Gairloch Gathering
Event Date: Saturday 7th July 2012 at 11am
Venue:  Little Sands Farm. Venue Address:  Gairloch, Ross-shire
Event Description:  In the beautiful setting of Wester Ross, the Gairloch Highland Gathering is a fun day out for locals and tourists alike, a chance to meet old friends, join in the events, eat great baking, or have a drink in the beer tent. This years main ring attraction features the Drakes of Hazard. A family Ceilidh followed by a Marquee Dance ensures that the fun is carried on throughout the evening. So follow A832 to Gairloch for a great start to the summer!
Contact:  Fiona Downie. Tel: 01445 712386

GLENGARRY HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 7th July 2012 at 12pm - First Saturday in July.
Location: Shinty Park, Invergarry. Nearest Towns: Glengarry. Airport: Inverness.
Events: Hammer Throwing, Caber Tossing, weight for distance and weight for height, track events, Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands, Hill race.
Contact: Mrs R J Stewart, 10 Garry Crescent, Invergarry, PH35 4HB. Tel: 01809 501238

LUSS (LOCH LOMOND) HIGHLAND GATHERING Est 1875 Luss Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 7th July 2012 11.00am
Location: Luss, Alexandria, Loch Lomond. Nearest Town: Luss, Balloch, Dunbarton. Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick, (International)
Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, (SOBHD rules), Track/Field and Heavyweights, Hill Race, Tossing the Sheaf, Cycling, Wrestling. Local & Open Events.
Secretary: Anne Paterson, 8 Charlotte Street, Dumbarton Tel: 01389 762854.

FORRES HIGHLAND GAMES Forres Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 7th July 2012 at 12:30pm
Location: Grant Park, Forres. Nearest Towns: Forres, Inverness, Elgin. Airport: Inverness.
Special Events: Massed pipe bands.
Events: Track Events, 10K Road Race, Heavy events, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Field events, Tug O' War and Grass Cycling.
Secretary: Michael W. Scott. 7 Fleurs Road, Forres. Moray. IV36 1LY Tel:01309 673289.
Arena Convenor: Dave Harris 17, Drumduan Road Forres IV36 1BS

STIRLING HIGHLAND GAMES Stirling Highland Games
Event Date: Sunday 8th July 2012 at 11:30am
Location: Stirling County Rugby Ground, Stirling. Nearest Town: Stirling. Perth. Airport: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Prestwick.(International)
Special Events: Wrestling inc. 9st 7lb Scottish Champs. Usual Events: Highland Dancing, Heavyweights. Tug o'war, Pipe Band Competition, Solo Piping, Centre Arena Events: Fun Fair, Stalls etc
Contact: John Boswell, Hillcrest, 31 The Hill, Thornhill, Stirling, FK8 3PT, Tel: 08700 550262

BARRA ISLAND HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Sunday 8th July 2012 start 1pm
Location: Isle of Barra, Western Isles. Nearest Town: Castlebay, Ferry from Oban. Airport: Inverness, Glasgow.
Events: Games followed by Ceilidh Evening in Castlebay Hall at 9pm. Highland Dancing Competition will commence at 12.30pm. All Sections and under SOBHD. Forms are available from Katie MacNeil, 68 Tangasdale, Castlebay, Isle of Barra HS9 5XW Tel: 01871 810262
Contact: Mairi Galbraith, 5 Horve Cottages, Castlebay, Isle of Barra, HS9 5XJ Tel:01871 810436

155th ALVA HIGHLAND GAMES Alva Games
Event date: Saturday 14th July 2012
Location: The Johnston Park Alva. Nearest Town: Alva, Alloa, Stirling. Airport: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Prestwick.(international)
Special Events: Scottish 3200m Cycle Race Championship. Hill Race Championships.Senior & Junior.
Usual Events: Running, Cycling, Heavy/Field Events. Youth Running Events. Highland Dancing.
Contact: Anna Bain 21 Coronation Street, Coaltown Glenrothies, KY7 6HW Tel.(44)1592 771425.
Secretary : C Dunbar, 57 Broomridge Road, St Ninians, Stirling, FK7 0DT. Tel: 01786 813523.

37th LEWIS HIGHLAND GAMES Lewis Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 14th July 2012 at 1pm
Location: Tong Recreation Centre, Tong. Nearest Town: Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. Airport and Ferry: Stornoway, There are flights daily to Inverness and Glasgow and 1-3 ferry sailings to Ullapool (depending on the timetable).
Contact: The Lewis Highland games, Tong Village Hall, Tong, Isle of Lewis Tel - Sue 01851 704671

BALLOCH (LOCH LOMOND) HIGHLAND GAMES Loch Lomond Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 14th July 2012 at 10am
Location: Balloch Castle Country Park. Nearest Town: Balloch, Glasgow. Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick. (International)
Special Events: Pipe Band Competition. Scottish 80 Metres. 12st 7lb Scottish Backhold/Cumberland Style British Championship. SGA World Heavyweight Championship. Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing. Running, Cycling, Track & Field Events, Tug O War, Heavy Events, Wrestling.
Contact: Andrew Thornton 01389 754 995.

MORVERN HIGHLAND GAMES Morvern Gala Week
Event Date: Saturday 14th July 2012 at 10am.
Location: Knock Park, Lochaline, Morvern, Argyll. Nearest Town: Oban, Fort William, Airport: Glasgow.
Special Events: A historical re-enactment group, stalls with local produce, Mid Argyll pipe band, pottery, Woodcarver, compost competition and more. Usual Events: Heavy events, children's sport, men's and ladies athletics, the Morvern mile, Tug o War and more.
Contact: Veronique Walraven, 01967 421774.

TAYNUILT HIGHLAND GAMES Taynuilt Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 14th July 2012 at 11am
Location: Sports Field, Taynuilt. Nearest Town: Taynuilt, Oban. Airport: Glasgow.
Events: Running (Men & Women), Heavy Events, Piping, Side Stalls, Tug o' War, Highland Dancing Competition and Novelty events.
Contact: Cathie Reid, 1 Strathview, Taynuilt. tel no. 01866 822436.

ROSNEATH & CLYNDER HIGHLAND GAMES. Rosneath Highland Games
Event Date: Sunday 15th July 2012
Location: Howie Park, Rosneath, Helensburgh. Nearest Town: Rosneath, Helensburgh, Glasgow. Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick, (International).
Events: Heavyweight Championship, Highland Dancing, Local Heavy Events, Open Events, Heavy Events, Local Tug O War, Solo Piping. Hill Race, Wrestling, Visitor & childrens Races.
Contact: Fiona Howard, chairman, Tel: 01436 842860.

STONEHAVEN HIGHLAND GAMES Stonehaven Highland Games
Event Date: Sunday 15th July 2012
Location: Mineralwell Park, Stonehaven. Grampian. Nearest Town: Stonehaven, Montrose. Aberdeen Airport: Aberdeen. Links to London.
Usual Events: Heavy events, Tug O War, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Running.
Contact: Events Officer, Aberdeenshire Council, Viewmount, Arduthie Road, Stonehaven, Tel: (44) 1569 340234.

158th THORNTON HIGHLAND GATHERING Thornton Games
Event Date: Sunday 15th July 2012
Location: Memorial Park, Thornton, Fife, Nearest Town: Thornton, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes. Airport: Edinburgh.
Events: R-C-H-PB-HD Dancing:11.30am, Piping 12.30pm, Local & Open events 1.00 p.m.
Secretary: Flora Mackie, 507 Blair Avenue, Glenrothes KY7 4RF Tel: 01592 771306 Handicapper: A. Crawford, 7 St. Ronan's Court, Glenrothes, Fife KY6 2LQ Tel: 01592 753439 Dancing Organiser: Anna Bain, 21 Coronation Street, Coaltown, Glenrothes KY7 6HX Tel: 01592 771425 E-mail

BURNTISLAND HIGHLAND GAMES Burntisland Highland Games
Event Date: Monday 16th July 2012
Location: Burntisland Nearest Town: Burntisland, Kelty, Kirkcaldy. Airport: Edinburgh. .
Events: Heavy Weight and Cycling Events. Open Foot Race, 90 Metres, 200 Metres 400 Metres, 800 Metres, 1600 Metres, 3200 Metres, Invitation 90 Metres Handicap. Highland Dancing. Special Race: Binn Hill Race, Local.
Contact: Secretary, Mrs Isa Duncanson, 13 Duncanson Drive Burntisland, Fife, KY3 9JN. Tel:(44) 1592 873234

INVERARAY TRADITIONAL HIGHLAND GAMES Inveraray Games
Event Date: Tuesday 17th July 2012 10.30am
Location: Castle Grounds, Inveraray. Nearest Town: Inveraray, Creiff, Perth. Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick, (International)
Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing Competitions, Local & Open, Cycling, Light/Track and Heavy Events, Wrestling.
Contact: Mrs Margaret Mather, 16 Upper Riochan, Inveraray, Argyll. PH32 8UR. Tel: 01499 302458.

SOUTH UIST GAMES & PIPING SOCIETY HIGHLAND GAMES.
Event Date: Wednesday 18th July 2012 10.00am
Location: Askernish Machair. Nearest Town: Lochboisdale (Outer Hebridies). Airport: Benbecula, links to mainland.
Events: Wrestling, Tug O' War. Usual Events: Piping, Dancing, Heavy Events, Light Events, Running, Light Field.
Contact: Angus McDonald, 340 North Boisdale, South Uist HS8 5TD Tel:01878 700509.

MULL HIGHLAND GAMES. Mull Games Site
Event Date: Thursday 19th July 2012 at 10.30am
Location: Erray Park, Tobermory, Isle Of Mull. Nearest Town: Tobermory Ferry From Oban Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick.
Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Heavy and Light Field Events.
Contact: Florence Kirsop, Mosshill, Main Street, Tobermory, Mull. PA75 6NU Tel: 01688 302270 Fax: 01688 302232

NORTH UIST HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Friday 21st July 2012 at 10.00am
Location: Balone Field, North Uist. Nearest Town: Tigharry, North Uist. Airport: Inverness.
Usual Events Contact: Paul Wilkie, Tynecastle, Grenitote, North Uist, HS6 5BP Tel: 01876 500239.

BALQUHIDDER, LOCHEARNHEAD & STRATHYRE HIGHLAND GAMES. Lochearnhead Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 21st July 2012 at 12.00pm
Location: Balquhidder, Nr Crieff. Nearest Town: Lochearnhead, Callander. Airport: Prestwick (International)
Special Event: British Heavyweight Championship. Usual Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Light Field & Track, Tug O War, Novelty Races.
Contact: Angus Cameron, Dundhu, Lochearnhead. Tel: 01567 830268.

INVERNESS HIGHLAND GAMES Inverness Highland Games
Date of Event: Saturday 21st July 2012 at 12am.
Location: Bught Park, Glenurquhart Rd, Inverness. Nearest Town: In Inverness Airport: Inverness.
The most spectacular Highland Games in the North of Scotland. Set in beautiful Bught Park on the banks of the River Ness, the Inverness Games features all the traditional Heavy Events, Highland Dancing, Piping and traditional music.
Contact: Mr Gerry Reynolds, Town House, Inverness, IV1 1JJ. Tel: 01463 724262 Fax: 01463 712850

34th LOCHCARRON HIGHLAND GAMES.Lochcarron Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 21st July 2012 at 11.30am
Location: Attadale Estate, Lochcarron, (Road To Skye). Nearest Town: Lochcarron, Inverness, Airport: Inverness, Links to London.
Special Event: British 56lb Weight over Bar Championship. Local Highland Dancing Display.
Usual Events: Heavy Events, Track & Field Events, Tug O War, Hill Race, Five a Side Soccer, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Childrens Events.
Contact: Mrs Maureen Brown, 12 Sage Terrace, Lochcarron IV54 8XQ Tel: 01520 722554.

SOUTHEND HIGHLAND GAMES
Date of Event: Saturday 21st July 2012 at 6pm.
Location: Hotel Park, Southend, by Campbelltown. Nearest Towns: Southend, Campbelltown. Airport: Glasgow.
Usual Events: Track and Field, Heavy Events, Piping.
Contact: Mr Roger Rowland, Cnoc Araich, Southend, By Campbeltown, Argyll. Tel 01586 830 312

171st TOMINTOUL HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 21st July 2012 (Always 3rd Sat, July)
Location: Public Park, Tomintoul, Near Grantown-on-Spey, on Route A939. Nearest Town: Tomintoul, Grantown-on-Spey. Airport: Inverness.
Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Heavy & Track Events, Tominabat Hill Race, Children's Fancy Dress in Evening.
Contact: P.E.Grant, Monriack. 18 Main Street, Tomintoul, Tel:(44) 1807 580407.

76th ARISAIG HIGHLAND GAMES Arisaig Highland Games
Event Date: Wednesday 25th July 2012 at 12.30pm.
Location: Traigh Farm, Arisaig. Nearest towns: Arisaig, Mallaig. Airport: Inverness.
Events: Traditional Highland Games. Highland dancing, Heavy Events, Solo Piping Competitions, Track and Field Events, Games dance at 10pm.
Contact: Allan MacDonald Tel: 01687 450 604 info@arisaighighlandgames.co.uk

DURNESS HIGHLAND GATHERING Durness Highland Gathering
Event Date: Friday 27th July 2012
Location: Shore Park, Durness, North West Sutherland. Nearest Town: Durness. Airport: Inverness. Links to London
Usual Events: Piping, Highland Dancing, Field/Track and Heavy Events, Children's Races.
Contact: Mark Manning, Telephone: 01971 511338

137th AIRTH HIGHLAND GAMES. Airth Games Site
Event Date: Saturday 28th July 2012 at 11am
Location: North Greens Park, Airth. Nearest Towns: Falkirk, Stirling, Airport: Edinburgh.
Special Events: BRITISH OPEN PROFESSIONAL HIGHLAND DANCING CHAMPIONSHIPS.Commence 11.30 Usual Events: Running Track/Field and Heavy Events, Cycling Tug O War, Wrestling.
Contact: Alex Detlaff, 36 Paul Drive Airth, Falkirk, FK2 8LA Tel: 01324 831712.

25th CALLANDER HIGHLAND GAMES. Callander World Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 28th & Sunday 29th July 2012 at 12pm
Location: Callander Games Field. Nearest Town: Callander, Dunblane. Airport: Glasgow.
Usual Events: Traditional Highland Games and Strongman Events, pipe bands, Highland Dancing etc
Contact: Dan McKirgan, Myrtle Inn, Stirling Road, Callander Tel: 01877 330184 Fax: 01877 330228.

119th DUFFTOWN HIGHLAND GAMES. Dufftown Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 28th July 2012
Location: Mortlach School Sports Field, Dufftown, Grampian. Nearest Town: Dufftown, Elgin, Huntly. Airport: Inverness & Dyce Aberdeen.
Events: Ben Rinnes 5 tops Hill Race, Overseas Visitors Race, Massed Pipe Bands, Track & Field, Heavy Events, Tug O War, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing.
Contact: A Brown, Ashville, Church Street, Dufftown, AB55 4AR Tel:01340 820342. Dance Convener: A Milne, Kildonnan, Lower Cabrach, By Huntly. AB54 4EH Tel: (44) 1466 702266.

HALKIRK HIGHLAND GAMES (Established 1886) Halkirk Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 28th July 2012 At 1230
Location: Halkirk Nr Thurso, Caithness. Nearest Towns: Halkirk, Thurso, Wick. Airport: Wick & Inverness. Links to London.
Special Events: Piobaireacvhd, Usual Events: Light Field, Heavy Events & Track Events, Cycling, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Tug O War, Novelty & Childern Races. Games Night Dance.
Contact: Charlie Millar, Ashleigh, 43 Church Street, Halkirk Tel: 01847 831287.

KILMORE & KILBRIDE HIGHLAND GAMES Kilmore and Kilbride site
Event Date: Saturday 30th July 2012
Location: In the grounds of Glenfeochan House, Kilmore.(5miles South of Oban). Nearest Town: Kilmore, Oban. Airport: Prestwick, Glasgow.
Events: Solo piping, Dancing, Track & Field Events Heavy Events, Tug O'War. Entries on Field. Catering and Trade Stands.
Secretary: Lindy Walker, Argyll Mansions, Flat 2/2, 44 George Street, Oban, PA34 5DS

LOCHABER HIGHLAND GAMES Road-to-the-isles events
Event Date: 2012 at 10.30am.
Location: An Aird, Fort William. Nearest Town: Fort William. Airport: Inverness.
Events: Light Field, Heavy Events & Track Events, Cycling, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping.
Contact: Allan Lindsay, 14 Seafield Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6RJ, Tel: 01397 703711, m: 07780 546191.

STRATHCONON HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 28th July 2012 at 12 noon
Location: Strathconon Nearest Towns: Dingwall, Inverness Airport: Inverness.
Usual Events: Hill Race, Heavy Events, Clay Pigeon Shoot, Adult and Children's Races, Field Events. A Games which tries to keep a more traditional, non professional feel to the day! It is in the original spirit of Highland Games!
Convener: William Fraser Tel: 01997 477219
Contact: Diane Ferrier dianehendry.ferrier@googlemail.com

ST. ANDREWS HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Sunday 29th July 2012
Location: Station Park, St.Andrews. Nearest Towns: St. Andrews, Kirkaldy, Dunfermline. Airport: Edinburgh, Links To London. Special Events: Heavyweight throwing events, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Cycling, Running, Heavy Events, Field Events.
Contact: Ian Grieve, 54 Crawford Gardens, St. Andrews, Fife. KY16 8XQ Tel: (44) 1334 476305. ig2@st-andrews.ac.uk

AUGUST GAMES Go To Games in MAY, JUNE, JULY, SEPTEMBER.

The 15th KILLIN HIGHLAND GAMES Killin Games
Event Date: Wednesday 1st August 2012 at 10.30am
Parade starts at Dochart Bridge 1.00pm, Opening 1.30pm
Location: Breadalbane Park, Killin.
Events: Piping Competitions, Dancing Competitions, Celebrity Appearance, World Strongmen Events, Open Hill Race, Childrens Races, Local Tossing the Caber Competition, Fly Fishing Demonstration and Casting Competition, Side Shows, Amusements and Stalls.
Contact: Mr Charles Grant, Beechcroft, Main Street, Killin, Perthshire. FK21 8UW. Tel: 01567 820342

DORNOCH HIGHLAND GATHERING Dornoch Highland Gathering
Event Date: Friday 3rd August 2012 at 10:30am
Location: The Meadows Park, Dornoch.
Events: Heavy Events, Track and Field events, Cycling, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing.
Contact: Joan Buchanan, 57 Old Perth Road, Inverness, IV2 3RJ Tel/Fax 01463223745 e-mail:

ABOYNE HIGHLAND GAMES Aboyne Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 4th August 2012 at 10.30am
Location: Aboyne Green, Aboyne.
Novice events 10.30am. Usual Events: Heavyweights, Hill Race, Tug O War, Light Field Events, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping & Massed Pipe Bands.
Contact: Morag McBeath, 29 Ladywood Drive, Aboyne, AB34 5HA, 013398 86049 email

BRODICK HIGHLAND GAMES
Event Date: Saturday 4th August 2012
Location: Ormidale Park, Brodick, Isle of Arran.
Events: Heavy Events, Track and Field, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing,
Contact: Secretary: Mr J. Dinwoodie Kilreen Brodick, Isle of Arran, KA27 8AF Tel: 01770 302290.

DUNDONALD GAMES Dundonald games
Event Date: Saturday 4th August 2012 at 12pm
Location: Dundonald. Nearest towns - Kilmarnock, Ayr, Prestwick, Troon, Irvine. Airport - Prestwick or Glasgow
Events - Pipe Band Contest Open, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4. Highland Dancing Display, Heavy Events Display, Tug-o-war etc. 10Km road Race on Wednesday evening preceding the Games. Contact

INVERKIETHING HIGHLAND GAMES link to Fife Highland Games Association
Event Date: Saturday 4th August 2012
Location: Inverkeithing, Fife.
Events: Scottish 6400 Metres Cycle Championship. Pipe Band & Drum Major Contest, Heavy Events, Cycling, Running, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Tug O War, Wrestling.
Contact: Ian Campbell

Royal British Legion MEY Highland Games. Castle of Mey
Event Date: Saturday 4th August 2010 13.00pm Honoraray president - HRH Prince of Wales
Location: Queens Park, Mey, Caithness.
Events: Heavy Events, Track and Field, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing,
Contact: Mr C Simpson, k_charlie@tiscali.co.uk

16th NORTH BERWICK HIGHLAND GAMES North Berwick Highland Game site
Event Date: Saturday 4th August 2012 at 10.30am
Location: Recreation Park, North Berwick, Near Edinburgh.
Events: Scottish Amateur Heavy Championships 2001, Piping Competition. Highland Dancing. Heavy Events, Track and Field Events.
Contact: Mr John Starr, nbhg@btconnect.com

160th BRIDGE OF ALLAN HIGHLAND GAMES Bridge of Allan Games site
Event Date: Sunday 5th August 2012
Location: Games Park, Bridge of Allan
Events: Scottish Wrestling Championship (13st 7lb), Scottish Cycling Grass Track Championship, Heavyweight Championships, Pipe Band Contest: Grades I, II, III, IV. Highland Dancing, Track and Field events. Heavy events, Cycling, Wrestling. Contact
Secretary: Richard W McMahon CA, 35 Roman Way, Dunblane FK15 9DJ. Tel:01786 822615.

MALLAIG & MORAR HIGHLAND GAMES Mallaig and Morar Games
Event Date: Sunday 5th August 2012 at 12 noon.
Location: The Lovat Memorial Field, Morar.
Events: Junior Highland Games, Piping, Solo Piping, Piobaireachd, March, Strathspey, Highland Dancing (various age groups), Light Field and Junior Athletics, International Relay Race, Heavy Events, lots of children's events.
Contact: Colin Buchanan, 24 Acorn Crescent, Larbert, Stirlingshire.Tel:01324 552841.

MONTROSE HIGHLAND GAMES & Heavy Horse Show Montrose Highland Games
Event Date: Sunday 5th August 2012 Dancing and Local 10 am Open 12 pm
Location: East Links, Montrose
Events: World Caber Championship 2005, Tug O War Championships. Clydesdale Horses, Solo Piping Piobaireachd Supreme Championship. Dog Show, Solo Piping. Highland Dancing, Running, Cycling, Heavyweights.
Contact: Thelma Robb, 27 Whites Place, Montrose, Angus DD10 8RN Tel: 01674 672263

133rd BALLATER HIGHLAND GAMES Ballater Highland Games
Event Date: Thursday 9th August 2012
Location: Monaltrie Park, Ballater, Aberdeenshire.
Events: Piping Championship (Piobaireachd) Piping for Under 17's. Full Programme: Heavy, Light & Athletic Events. Tug O War, Hill Race, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping. Note:Always 2nd Thursday in August!
Contact: Edward Anderson, P.O. Box 2, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5RZ Tel: 01339 755771

TAIN HIGHLAND GATHERING Tain Highland Gathering
Event Date: Thursday 9th August 2012 at 10am. Hill Race - 13th August
Location: Glenmorangie Field by Tain on Route A9 (East coast ) Ross-shire.
Events: British Championship Medals For Light & Heavy Hammers, Solo Piping Senior & Junior (Open), Highland Dancing All Categories, Open Light Field & Light Track. Heavy Events Including Caber. Tug-O-War, Cycling & Children's events. Hill Race the night before the games - Wednesday 11th August.
Contact: , Fiona Sutherland, 2 Robertson Drive, Alness, Ross-shire. Telephone 01349 884149
E-Mail: fiona.sutherland@tiscali.co.uk

ASSYNT HIGHLAND GATHERING
Event Date: Friday 10th August 2012
Location: Culag Park, Lochinver, Sutherland. (West Coast) Nearest Town: Lochinver. Airport: Inverness.
Special Events: North of Scotland Trout & Salmon Fly Casting Championships, Craft & Flower Show! Assynt Pipe Band & Dancers. Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Field and Track Events, Heavyweights, Tug O War, Hill Race.
Contact: Angus McEwan, 8 Inverkirkaig, Lochinver, Sutherland, IV27 4LR. Tel: 01571 844647 mailto:callus@btinternet.com