Scottish Highland Games Calendar 2027
Updated for 2027
We’ve created this Scottish Highland Games Calendar to make it easy to see all Highland Games dates and locations in one place.
As people who travel around Scotland and spend a lot of time outdoors, we created this calendar not only to bring all Highland Games dates into one place, but also to help people plan a proper trip around them. If you’re visiting one of these events, it’s a great excuse to make a weekend of it — with outdoor equipment, tents, awnings, chairs, and campervans available for hire, you can turn a single day at the games into a relaxed outdoor break without the hassle of organising accommodation.
The calendar below covers Highland Games held across Scotland, including the Highlands, Islands, and mainland, with events typically running from May to September each year.
Full Year 2027 Calendar, Highland Games Scotland
MAY
Sunday, 9th of May 2027
Battery Park, Greenock
Sunday, 16th of May 2027
Gordon Castle Estate, Fochabers, Moray
Saturday, 29th of May 2027
Blackford Park, Auchterarder
Sunday, 30th of May 2027
Blair Castle, Pitlochry
JUNE
Helensburgh and Loch Lomond Highland Games
Saturday, 5th of June 2027
Rugby Park, Helensburgh
Saturday, 5th of June 2027
Cornhill, Aberdeenshire
Sunday, 6th of June 2027
John Dixon Park, Markinch
Bearsden & Milngavie Highland Games
Saturday, 12th of June 2027
West of Scotland Football Club, Milngavie
Sunday, 13th of June 2027
Glamis, Angus
Sunday, 13th of June 2027
Ardrossan Playing Fields, North Ayrshire
Saturday, 19th of June 2027
Craighead Park, Lesmahagow
Saturday, 19th of June 2027
Oldmeldrum Park, Aberdeenshire
Sunday, 20th of June 2027
Hazelhead Park, Aberdeen
Saturday, 26th of June 2027
Drumtochty Castle, Auchenblae
Saturday, 26th of June 2027
Bow Butts, Fife
JULY
Wednesday, 7th of July 2027
Kenmore Sports Field, Perthshire
Saturday, 3rd of July 2027
Luss, Argyll and Bute
Saturday, 3rd of July 2027
Grant Park, Forres
Saturday, 10th of July 2027
Johnstone Park, Alva, Clackmannanshire
Saturday, 10th of July 2027
Bught Park, Inverness
Saturday, 17th of July 2027
Attadale Estate, Strathcarron
Tomintoul and Strathaven Highland Games
Saturday, 17th of July 2027
Tomintoul Park, Moray
Sunday, 18th of July 2027
Mackie Academy Playing Fields, Stonehaven
Monday, 19th of July 2027
Burntisland Links, Fife
Tuesday, 20th of July 2027
Castle Grounds, Inveraray
Thursday, 22nd of July 2027
Erray Park, Mull
Friday, 23rd of July 2027
Shore Park, Durness
Balquhidder, Lochearnhead and Strathyre Highland Games
Saturday, 24th of July 2027
Lochearnhead, Perthshire
Saturday, 24th of July 2027
Airth, Falkirk
Saturday, 24th of July 2027
Mortlach School, Dufftown
Sunday, 25th of July 2027
Station Park, St Andrews
Wednesday, 28th of July 2027
Traigh Farm, Arisaig
Saturday, 31st of July 2027
Caithness, Thurso
AUGUST
Bridge of Allan Highland Games
Sunday, 1st of August 2027
Games Park, Bridge of Allan
Saturday, 7th of August 2027
John o’ Groats, Caithness
Saturday, 7th of August 2027
The Eilan, Newtonmore
Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games
Saturday, 7th of August 2027
Alice Littler Park, Aberlour
Saturday, 7th of August 2027
Aboyne, Aberdeenshire
Wednesday, 4th of August 2027
Breadalbane Park, Killin
Wednesday, 4th of August 2027
Portree, Isle of Skye
Saturday, 7th of August 2027
Wades Park, Atholl & Breadalbane
Strathpeffer Highland Gathering
Saturday, 7th of August 2027
Castle Leod, Strathpeffer
Saturday, 7th of August 2027
Inverkeithing Park, Inverkeithing
Saturday, 7th of August 2027
Nethy Bridge, Strathspey
Sunday, 8th of August 2027
North Inch, Perth, Scotland
Sunday, 8th of August 2027
Glenmorangie Ground, Tain
Thursday, 12th of August 2027
Monaltrie Park, Ballater
Friday, 13th of August 2027
Culag Park, Lochinver
Sunday, 15th of August 2027
Market Park, Crieff
Friday, 20th of August 2027
The Haugh, Forter
Saturday, 21st of August 2027
Couper Park, Helmsdale
Saturday, 21st of August 2027
Sports Village, Stirling
Saturday, 21st of August 2027
Rothesay, Isle of Bute
Glenurquhart, Loch Ness Highland Games
Saturday, 21st of August 2027
Blairbeg Park, Drumnadrochit
Saturday, 21st of August 2027
Bannerfield, Blairgowrie
Saturday, 21st of August 2027
Bellabeg Park, Strathdon
Thursday, 26th of August 2027
Oban, Argyllshire
26th of August to 28th of August 2027
Dunoon Stadium, Dunoon
Saturday, 28th of August 2027
Dunkeld, Birnam
SEPTEMBER
Saturday, 4th of September 2027
The Princess Park, Braemar
Sunday, 5th of September 2027
Bogles Field, Blairgowrie
Saturday, 11th of September 2027
Pitlochry, Perthshire
Sunday, 12th of September, 2027
Wallsgreen Park, Bowhill
What Are the Scottish Highland Games?
The Scottish Highland Games are one of Scotland’s most iconic traditions, just as recognisable as bagpipes, tartan kilts, and Scotch whisky. These events have been celebrated across Scotland since the early 1800s and continue to attract visitors from around the world.
At the heart of the Highland Games are the traditional heavy events, where competitors test their strength and skill in disciplines such as the Caber Toss, Hammer Throw, Shot Put, and Tug of War. These events are deeply rooted in Scottish history and clan culture.
Alongside the athletic competitions, the Highland Games are also famous for their music and performance events. Visitors can enjoy Highland Dancing, pipe bands, and drum performances, with massed bagpipes often providing a memorable soundtrack throughout the day.
Modern Highland Games are far more than sporting competitions. They are vibrant cultural festivals celebrating everything Scottish. Many events feature traditional Highland dress, kilts and tartans, clan tents, historic armour displays, and a wide variety of market stalls. Food and drink are a major highlight, with opportunities to sample authentic Scottish cuisine, locally produced goods, and, at many locations, a dram of locally sourced whisky.
The Highland Games are a fantastic day out for all ages and a brilliant way to experience Scotland’s culture, history, and community spirit. If you’re travelling around Scotland in one of our campervans, motorhomes, or with outdoor equipment hired from us, and there’s a Highland Games event taking place nearby, we highly recommend planning a stop and making a full weekend of it.
Looking to Compete in the Highland Games?
Competing in the Scottish Highland Games is often more accessible than people expect. To get started, all you really need is a kilt, a positive attitude, and good sportsmanship.
If you’re interested in taking part in any official events, it’s recommended that you contact the Scottish Highland Games Association in advance. Competitors are usually required to register, particularly as many events offer prizes and trophies for winners.
At many Highland Games, on-the-day registration is also available. This allows competitors to sign up on the morning of the event and choose which disciplines they wish to enter, depending on availability and experience level.
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or simply keen to give it a try, the Highland Games are a welcoming and memorable way to get involved in Scottish tradition.
More Than Just the Sporting Events
While the athletic competitions are a major part of the Scottish Highland Games, the atmosphere and tradition surrounding the events are just as memorable.
Highland Games are a celebration of Scottish heritage, with historic tartans, traditional kilts, and the unmistakable sound of bagpipes and pipe bands creating a truly unique setting. Throughout the day, visitors can enjoy Highland dancing, drum performances, and ceremonial elements that reflect centuries of tradition.
Food is also a big part of the experience. Most Highland Games feature a wide range of local food and drink stalls, offering freshly prepared, locally sourced Scottish produce. From classic favourites to regional specialities, it’s a real treat for visitors and a great way to sample authentic Scottish flavours.
In addition, you’ll often find stalls selling traditional Scottish crafts, gifts, and souvenirs, making the Games an ideal place to pick up something unique to remember your visit.
Whether you’re attending for the sport, the culture, or simply the atmosphere, the Highland Games offer a full weekend experience that goes far beyond the competitions themselves.
Locations, Countryside & Outdoor Access
The vast majority of Scottish Highland Games take place outside of major cities, often in rural towns, villages, and scenic countryside locations. These quieter settings are part of what makes the Games so special, offering open space, fresh air, and stunning surroundings.
Many of the venues are located near parks, fields, estates, or coastal and Highland areas, where outdoor access is more relaxed and less congested than in city centres. Thanks to Scotland’s Outdoor Access Code, responsible access to land is widely supported, and visitors will often find it easy to locate nearby campsites, local pitches, or suitable areas to park a campervan for the duration of their visit.
Because these events are typically held in less built-up areas, finding a place to set up a tent or stay overnight is usually straightforward with a bit of planning. Local campsites often operate seasonally around Games dates, and many rural communities are accustomed to welcoming visitors during these events.
As always, visitors should follow the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, respect local landowners, and leave no trace — helping ensure these traditional events remain enjoyable for future generations.
Planning Your Visit to the Highland Games
Most Scottish Highland Games are one- or two-day events, typically held over weekends, as shown in the calendar above.
Many events offer dedicated parking areas and are well suited to visitors travelling by car or campervan, making it easy to plan a relaxed day out or short break around the Games.
Please note that several Highland Games take place on Scotland’s islands. If you’re travelling from the mainland and would like guidance on ferry routes, travel planning, or timing your visit, feel free to contact us and we’ll be happy to help.
For official information about the organisation, rules, and history of the Highland Games, you can also visit the Governing Body of Traditional Highland Games in Scotland.