The pipes remain a focal point for Scottish gatherings and are well represented at the Embro games through solo piping and drumming, as well as band competitions. (Don’t miss the stirring spectacle of all bands playing as one during the Massed Band performances at mid-day and at Games closing.) Pipe Band and Solo Piping and […]
Piping competitions. Pipers young and not so young compete. The competition takes place at the far end of the ground so please wander down to see these remarkable musicians compete which is a spectacle in itself! Contact Information Kenmore Highland Games The Pavillion Kenmore Perthshire PH15 2HF Telephone: The Secretary – 07754 497889 or The Chairman […]
The Pipers’ and Pipe Band Society of Ontario and Kincardine Scottish Festival have agreed on their plans for the Highland Games on July 5, 2025. Kincardine will now appear on the master entry form with a full slate of band and solo events. The master entry form will be available in March 2025. The PPBSO […]
The first Luss Highland Gathering was held in 1875 and has been held annually since, except for a break during the two World Wars. It owes its inception to the enthusiasm of local farmers and sportsmen and has over the years become a symbol of local sporting endeavour and community spirit. It has also become […]
Pipe Band Competitions Solo Piping Solo Drumming All England Highland Dancing Championships LM Academy's Mini Highland Games World Porridge Eating Contests (Porridge supplied By Hamlyn's of Scotland) Dog Show Local Demonstrations Craft Stalls Stevens Funfair Massed Pipe Bands Welcome to Corby Highland Gathering, an annual event that celebrates our Scottish heritage right here in the heart […]
Competitions take place on both Saturday, July 12th and Sunday, July 13th from 9am-5pm. Registration will open in Spring, 2025. The sound is unmistakable, and the lore of the instrument deeply woven into the very fabric of Scottish and Irish traditions and culture. To some, the Great Highland Bagpipe is a cultural totem evoking images […]
Harpenden Lions Club Highland Gathering A Scottish themed family fun day out and fundraiser for charities Rothamsted Park, Harpenden, AL5 2LX. Sunday 13th JULY 2025 10:30am to 5pm Advance tickets - £8.00 Tickets on the day - £10.00 Accompanied children, 16 years and under - free
The CLASP at Corby Highland Gathering Scoring Points gained at Competitions 1,2,3 and 4 will feed into The English League. Points gained for Competition 5 will feed into the existing CLASP League and The English League Branch Competitions Competition Four – 13 July ~ Corby Highland Gathering Competition Five – 30-31 Aug ~ All England […]
•Games secretary, Ada Campbell with Seonnaidh and Decker Forrest in 2022 The North Uist Games are on Friday 18th July 2025 at Balelone Farm. For further information please contact Ashley MacDonald on 07919 101011 or email: ash_la@hotmail.co.uk The young piper of the year competition on Thursday 24th July 2025. For further information please email youngpiperoftheyearcompetition@gmail.com or […]
Public transport to the park is also available with a number of bus stops conveniently located around Robertson Park on Inchinnan Road and Paisley Road. McGill’s run a number of services through Renfrew, including the environmentally friendly Switch 26 and Switch 23 services. More information about the event can be found at www.renfrewshire.gov.uk Mrs S […]
The individual piping and drumming competition at the Cambridge Scottish Festival is administered by the Pipers and Drumming Society of Ontario (PPBSO). To register for this competition, please contact PPBSO at: www.ppbso.org For Competition results, please contact PPBSO at: www.ppbso.org/games
BPCR ADULT OPEN SOLO PIPING COMPETITION — entry form here The Helensburgh Competition takes place on the Sunday before Inveraray Games. The competitions are: 1. Open Adult Piobaireachd – submit 3 tunes (Prizes 1st to 4th with the James Auld Trophy and cash prizes) 2&3. Open Adult March & S/R – submit 3 tunes for […]
2024 Inveraray Highland Games Result Sheet Piping Convenor: Brian Spalding All entry forms must be received by the Piping Secretaries no later than 26 April 2024. If you have any queries please contact the piping team at piping@inveraray-games.co.uk Please be advised that competitors will be admitted to the field this year without being issued with a […]
•Angus Macphee was the over all winner of the South Uist Games in 2023 The South Uist Games Piping competitions will take place on Askernish Machair on July 23rd 2025. For further information please email southuistgames@gmail.com or contact Margaret Mary Findlay on 07742101007 The young piper of the year competition on Thursday 24th July 2024. […]
Piping Events Pibroch (Open), March (Open), Strathspey and Reel (Open), Pibroch (Junior Open), March, Strathspey and Reel (Junior Local and Open), Strathspey and Reel, Pibroch (Local), March (Local), Strathspey and Reel (Local), Beginners Chanter (Local). There is no better sign that Games day has arrived in Tobermory, than the sounds of the pipers tuning up […]
•South Lanarkshire student Cameron May claimed the prestigious title of Highlands and Islands Young Piper of the Year 2023. The young piper of the year competition on Thursday 24th July 2025. For further information please email youngpiperoftheyearcompetition@gmail.com or contact Chrissie Mary Beaton on 07494054619 The South Uist Games Piping competitions will take place on Askernish Machair […]
Competitors pay the entry fee at the gate on the day and receive a wristband – there is no further registration fee on the field. All timings are approximate (more details will be available on the day in the Games programme): 10.30 Piping competition begins with the Pibroch and continues with March, Strathspey & Reel throughout […]
St Andrews Highland Games Date: Sunday July 27, 2025 Location: Station Park, St. Andrews Events: Running, Cycling, Heavy Weights, Tug-of-war, Solo Piping, Highland Dance Venue this year is Station Park, in front of the Old Course Hotel at the entrance to St Andrews from Dundee/Cupar - KY16 9SP
•Seonaidh Forrest being presented with the Cameron-Head cup for junior piping. Photo: Arthur Campbell Piping is one of the most iconic elements of Highland culture and our feature piping event is the Pìobaireachd competition which is often referred to as the classical music of the pipes. This is a technical piece with each part being […]
Since the first Games were held in 1948, the people of Glengarry have extended close to a million welcomes to visitors who come to see what is estimated to be one of the largest Highland Games in the world. Thousands of people find themselves drawn each year to Maxville to witness an outstanding display of […]
•Crowds watch the massed bands at the start of the 2019 Aboyne Highland Games. Photo: HarryScott, Deeside Camera Club Open, junior and local competitions including junior piobaireachd. For more information and to enter https://register.aboynegames.com/
The games start with a procession from the Civic Centre, High St at 11.30am and closes at 5pm with the salute to the Chieftain by the massed pipebands, followed by a procession back to the High St. Solo Piping entries will be accepted on the day of The Games 13:00 PM Solo Piping
Dundonald Highland Games is one of Ayrshire’s premier cultural events. It is unique in capturing traditional Scottish heritage and strong community spirit within the picturesque setting of Royal Dundonald Castle. Admission to the Games is completely free and offers a whole range of entertainment and activities. The festivities begin at 11.30am with the Children’s Fancy […]
Bridge of Allan Highland Games are on Sunday 4th August 2024. All Grades and Drum Majors welcome. With over £8k worth of prize money up for grabs, it's another great opportunity to get out before the Worlds. Entries close on Sunday 23rd July https://rspba-landb.org/Documents/Entry_BOA.pdf https://rspba-landb.org/shop/dueslistbands.php
Held at Lovat Memorial Field, Morar, from 12 noon John Gillies of Bourblach Special Ceòl Mòr Memorial Cup MacBrayne Cup for Marches Strathspey/Reel - The Archie Gillies Memorial cup Best Adult Piper - The Alasdair FB Roberst Memorial Quaich 18 & Under - Simon MacKinnon Trophy