Glenurquhart Highland Gathering & Games
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Glenurquhart Highland Gathering and Games
The Glenurquhart Highland Gathering and Games is an annual event held on the fourth Saturday in August at Blairbeg, by the shores of Loch Ness. The next scheduled games are on Saturday, 28 August 2027.
The programme combines traditional heavy athletics with cultural competition. Events listed include caber tossing and hammer throwing, Highland dancing, piping, and competitive track events. The gathering brings together competitors and spectators for a day of sport and cultural display.
The Glenurquhart Games is the host for the first World Female Heavy Events Championship, an event sanctioned by the Royal Scottish Highland Games Association. Organisers open applications for athletes to compete ahead of each games.
Practical information for visitors is provided, including directions and an event programme. The organisation is a registered Scottish charity, SC044930. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
