Events

•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/

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

•The colourful buildings at Portree harbour on the Isle of Skye. The venue for the Games is The Lump, which is a sloping promontory which rises above the old quay, jutting into Loch Portree and giving picturesque views of the area. Contact Piping Convenor: Cameron MacFadyen, 17/18 Borve, Portree, Isle of Skye, IV51 9PE. cameron.macfadyen@btinternet.com […]

•European Pipe Band Championship trophies. The date set for the Europeans is Saturday, August 9 in Perth, which is traditionally the date of the Perth Highland Games. RSPBA Headquarters 45 Washington Street Glasgow G3 8AZ Tel: 0141 221 5414 Email enquiries@rspba.orgVenue: North Inch, Perth All Grades

The solo piping entry form can be downloaded here: https://abernethyhighlandgames.com/wp-content/uploads/Solo-Piping-Entry-Form-2025.pdf Entries to The Piping Convenor by 5th August. Email: solopiping@abernethyhighlandgames.com Competitions start at 10.30 • Registration on the day in the Secretary’s tent before 10.15 https://abernethyhighlandgames.com/wp-content/uploads/Solo-Piping-Entry-Form-2025.pdf Entries maybe submitted on the day or in advance to the Drumming Convenor by 31st July. Email: solodrumming@abernethyhighlandgames.com https://bagpipe.news/2024/08/13/piping-results-from-abernethy-highland-games-2024/

The Fergus Scottish Festival & Highland Games is an annual three-day event that celebrates local Scottish heritage and features world-renowned talent and entertainment in the beautiful town of Fergus, Ontario. This year’s Festival features Heavy Events Competitions, Pipe Band Competitions, Highland Dancers, over 50 Clans & Heritage Village, Whisky Tasting, McKiddie’s Centre, Celtic musicians and […]

The 30th Tain Highland Gathering, sponsored by Glenmorangie plc will take place on SUNDAY 10th AUGUST 2025 (TO BE CONFIRMED) at Glenmorangie Ground, on the A9, just north of Tain. A traditional Highland Gathering with all the usual events - Highland Dancing, Piping, Track & Field Events, Cycling, and, of course, the Heavies! Local Events commence 11am […]

•Stephen Creighton of St Laurence O Toole at the British Adult Solo Drum Championship in 2024 Hosted by the RSPBA Glasgow & West of Scotland Branch. Piping Centre, Otago Street, Glasgow G12 8PE Email: gwoscontests@hotmail.com All Grades

Open Piping Competitions Those pipers wishing to compete in the solo piping competitions on Games Day are requested to enter in advance by completing a Competition Entry Form and forwarding it to our Piping Convenor, whose contact details are on the Form. Thank you very much in anticipation of your cooperation. We look forward to welcoming […]

Stirling Highland Games is one of central Scotland’s great annual cultural sporting events, welcoming up to 8000 visitors annually. The event provides a great day out for visitors whilst also supporting the charity partner as a practical learning experience for young people. Stirling Highland Games can now trace its history back to the Stirling Chapmen […]

The solo piping competitions begin at 10.30 am (Piobaireachd) and run throughout the day.​ We are very excited for this year's competition and to discover who will be the winner of the Charles Morrison Medal. The cash prizes for the top-three finishers in the Piobaireachd competition are : 1st: £500, 2nd: £300, and 3rd £200, […]

•The March to the Games on the second day of the Argyllshire Gathering 2022. From left in front row: Gold Medal winner Jamie Forrester, Derek Midgley, Former Winners’ MSR winner Connor Sinclair, MacGregor Memorial Piobaireachd winner Cameron May, and Silver Medal winner Calum Watson. The Argyllshire Gathering Piping Competition 2025 takes place in Oban, Argyll […]

On August 30, 2025, the historic games at Birnam will celebrate its 140th anniversary, set against the backdrop of Birnam Hill and the banks of the majestic River Tay, in the heart of glorious Perthshire. Birnam Games has always attracted a very healthy overseas element due to it being sandwiched between the Argyllshire Gathering and […]

The CLASP All England Championships at Chatsworth 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 Five – 30-31 Aug ~ All England Championships (Chatsworth)