With the traditional start to the Highland Games season at Blair Atholl, the Games officially start with the Firing of the Canon, and the March of the Atholl Highlanders, accompanied by their own Pipes and Drums. There are also the other highlights of the Tug Of War between the Atholl Highlanders and their Highland Dance, before the presentations of the Bottles of Whisky to all of the Highlanders. The weather stayed fair for the day, but was still comfortably warm, and with

Next on the schedule for Perthshire Highland Games is Blackford Highland Games. To find out more information, please visit the link below. LINKS

7 days until the start of the New Season in Perthshire. The first games is the Atholl Gathering held in the grounds of Blair Atholl Castle. You can find our more information by visiting their website at; LINKS

It is now 30 days until the start of the New Season in Perthshire. The first games is the Atholl Gathering held in the grounds of Blair Atholl Castle. You can find out more information by visiting their website at; LINKS

It is now just over one month until the start of the new season of Highland Games in Perthshire. Beginning on the 24th May at Blair Atholl Castle for the Atholl Highland Gathering. With the usual mix of competitions and events, with all traders and vendors there, it will surely be another fitting start to the season.