In August, each year the lovely little Highland Perthshire town of Aberfeldy comes alive with The Atholl & Breadalbane Agricultural Show and Highland Gathering. This event is over 2 days, with the HIghland Games on the second day, featuring Highland Dancing, Heavyweight Events and Tug o' War. There is also a large variety of vendors and craft stalls.

Highland Games with Blair Castle as a backdrop. All the traditional events with Heavyweight athletes throwing the hammer and tossing the caber, etc. Also Piping, Highland Dancing and Tug o' War. Excellent event including the March of the Atholl Highlanders, the last private regiment in Europe.

Here in the lands of MacGregor, MacLaren, MacNab, and Stewart of Strathearn, you can experience all the thrills of a traditional Highland Games at Lochearnhead in a fabulous setting beside Loch Earn. The swing of the Kilt, the Bagpipes, Highland Dancing, tossing the caber and all the other elements of traditional Highland Games.

The Birnam Highland Games are traditional Scottish Highland Games held amidst stunning Perthshire scenery. The games have been held annually since 1864 and we warmly invite you to come along to experience for yourself the fun and culture that has kept the Games so popular for over a One Hundred and Fifty Years.

Events include Highland Dancing, track athletics, cycling, Heavyweight events and Tug o’ War. Other attractions include a pipe band, vintage tractors and a classic motorcycle parade.

First Games recorded in 1868. Blairgowrie Highland Games has been a mainstay of the local area for over One Hundred and Fifty Years. Featuring Heavyweight events, the 4-mile hill race, Tug o' War, piping, Highland Dancing and craft and trade stalls. Also, a fun dog show event. Starting the day with a march of pipe bands and competitors.

Popular long-established Games featuring the Scottish Heavyweight Championship and track and field events along with Highland Dancing, Tug o' War, solo piping and pipe band contest.

An evening Highland Games held in a unique and beautiful setting. Includes Heavyweight and track events, Highland Dancing, hill race, Tug o’ War, trade stalls and special children’s events.

A traditional Highland Games with strength events featuring some of the world’s strongest men, piping and dancing competitions, open hill race, trade stands, mini fairground and the Chieftain's Parade. Come and join us in one of the most scenic settings for a Highland Games

Large Highland Games in the heart of the 'Fair' City of Perth, beside the River Tay. Includes Heavyweight events, running, cycling, Highland Dancing, solo piping and pipe band contest.

In 2026, Perth Highland Games will be celebrating 200 years since it first recorded games.

Pitlochry Highland Games has been hosting competitors and enthralling spectators since 1852. A day out at Pitlochry is a day to treasure.

It includes piping, tossing the caber, Highland Dancing, hill race, races for children, sales of local produce in aid of local charities, delicious barbecue, tea tent, and a beer tent.

The Royal Scottish Highland Games Association (RSHGA) is the governing body of Traditional Highland Games in Scotland. It represents over 60 Highland Games in Scotland with several associate members overseas.

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Traditional and very friendly Gathering featuring the World Tug o' War Championship, Heavyweight events, Highland Dancing and Piping competitions, children’s races, pillow fight and one of Perthshire’s largest shows of farm stock. There is also a Home Industries tent.

Perthshire is one of the best holiday destinations in Scotland and the UK. Golf, cycling, hillwalking, angling and many more activities are available in the "Heart of Scotland".