Perthshire Highland Games 2007

Blackford Highland Games 26 May 2007. Blackford Games Park Blackford. 12.30pm-5.30pm approx. Traditional Scottish Highland Games including highland dancing, track athletics and cycling, heavyweight championships & Scottish Amateur tug o' war. Other attractions include Comrie Pipe band, vintage tractors, classic motorcycle parades and children's quad bikes. Disabled Access OK
Admission - Adults £4, OAPs £2, Concessions & Children £1 (2003 prices) Contact - Telephone - 01764 682814

Atholl Highlanders Parade 27 May 2007. Blair Castle grounds Blair Atholl. Parade begins at 2.30pm
Annual parade and inspection of the Atholl Highlanders and their pipe band by the Duke of Atholl.
Disabled Access OK. Admission - Adults £2, Children £1 (grounds only) Contact - Blair Castle Telephone - 01796 481207

Atholl Gathering & Highland Games 27 May 2007. Target Park, Blair Castle Blair Atholl. Games start at approximately 1.15pm. Highland Gathering with piping, dancing, heavyweight events and tug o' war in the presence of the Duke of Atholl & Atholl Highlanders. Trade stands and refreshments. Disabled Access OK
Admission - Adults £5, Seniors £3 & Children £2
Contact - Blair Castle Telephone - 01796 481207.

Strathmore (Forfar) Highland Games 10 June 2007.
Glamis Castle Glamis. 12.30pm-5pm. Traditional Scottish Highland Games held in the spectacular grounds of Glamis Castle. Come along and watch the entertainment of the Heavies tossing the caber and cheer on the runners in the track events. With various trade stalls, highland dancing and professional Tug O' War, there is plenty to keep the whole family amused. Disabled Access OK
Admission - To be confirmed Contact - Glamis Castle Telephone - 01307 840393.

Alyth Show 16 June 2007. Aberbothrie New Alyth
9am-5pm. Annual jamboree featuring an agricultural show with cattle, sheep and horses, craft fair, highland dancers, vintage tractor display,family entertainment. Disabled Access OK. Admission - Adults £5. Contact - Muriel Watson Telephone - 01828 632348.

Kenmore Highland Games 04 July 2007. Kenmore Sports Field Kenmore. 6pm-10pm. An evening Highland Games held in a unique and beautiful setting. Includes heavy and track events, highland dancing, hill race, tug o' war, trade stalls and events for adults and children. Disabled Access OK Admission - Adults £5, Children free
Contact - Sarah Kelly Telephone - 01887 830227.

Balquhidder, Lochearnhead & Strathyre Highland Games 21 July 2007. The Games Park Lochearnhead 12.30pm-5.30pm (approx) Traditional Highland Gathering with field, track and novelty events. Disabled Access OK
Admission - Adults £5, Concessions £3 (car parking free)
Contact - Angu7 Cameron Telephone - 01567 830268.

Menzies Clan Gathering 09 - 12 August 2007. Castle Menzies by Aberfeldy. Annual gathering of members of the Clan Menzies. Includes a formal dinner, Annual General Meeting and Ceilidh. A Parade will also take place at the Atholl & Breadalbane Highland Games. Admission Contact - George Menzies Telephone - 01887 820982.

Atholl and Breadalbane Show and Highland Gathering 11 August 2007. Victoria Park Aberfeldy. From 9.30am
An annual event featuring horse and pony classes, cattle, sheep and Clydesdale horses, heavy weight events, highland dancing, piping and much more.
Disabled Access OK. Admission - £5 Contact - John Robertson Telephone - 01796 482376.

Dewars World of Whisky Mini Tattoo 12 August 2007.
Dewars World of Whisky Aberfeldy. Gates open 12noon, Show starts 3pm. Seven acts from the world renowned Edinburgh Military Tattoo will perform for 1 hour followed by workshops where the performers will help spectators try some of the instruments and dance routines themselves. Also including falconry display, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards armoured vehicle static display and free admission to Dewar's World of Whisky Visitor Centre.
Disabled Access OK. Admission - Adults £7, Under 16s £3.50 & Family £19 Contact - Dewars World of Whisky Telephone - 01887 822010

Perth Highland Games 12 August 2007. South Inch Perth
12.30pm-5.30pm. Traditional Higland Games featuring running, cycling, highland dancing, solo piping and pipe band contest, tug o' war and heavy events. Disabled Access OK. Admission - Adults £6, Concessions £3 Categories Contact - Andrew Rettie Telephone - 01738 627782.

Glenisla Highland Games 17 August 2007. Haugh Field Glenisla Games start at 12 noon. 135th Highland Games set on the banks of the River Isla. Very friendly traditional games with piping, dancing, heavy events, children's races and the Mount Blair Hill Race.
Disabled Access OK. Admission - Free Contact - Lorna Davidson Telephone - 01575 582349.

Kinloch Rannoch Highland Games 18 August 2007.
Wellerpooley Park Kinloch Rannoch. Games commence at 2pm. A host of family attractions including heavy events, piping, dancing, children's races, track and field, hill race, stalls and local "North v South" tug o war. Dancing commences at 1.30pm. Teas and bbq from 12 noon. Dance in village hall from 9pm. Part of the Festival of Rannoch. Disabled Access OK. Admission - Adults £3 (Concessions & Cars £1) Contact - Dr Jim Dreghorn Telephone - 01882 632257

Crieff Highland Games 19 August 2007. Market Park Crieff
10.30am-5.30pm. Who will it be this year to follow in the footsteps of past Chieftains Fred Macaulay, Ewan McGregor and Elaine C. Smith? Traditional Highland Games including cycling, running, solo-piping, highland dancing, pipe bands, tug-o-war and heavyweight events.
Disabled Access OK Admission - Adults £6, Concessions £3 Categories Contact - Andrew Rettie Telephone - 01738 627782.

Birnam Highland Games 25 August 2007. Recreation Park Dunkeld. Gates Open from 11am. Traditional Highland Games with running events, cycling and heavy events. Don't miss the Scottish 800m footrace championship and the World Haggis Eating Championship. Disabled Access OK. Admission - To be confirmed Contact - Mr Shilliday Telephone - 01350 727643.

Strathardle Show, Highland Gathering & Games 25 August 2007. Bannerfield Kirkmichael. 11am-5.30pm (approx)
Visitors are always welcome at this traditional Highland Games. Also includes an Agricultural Show with some of Perthshire's best cattle and sheep on display.
Disabled Access OK. Admission - Adults £4, Children/OAPs £2 & Family (2+2) £10 Categories Contact - Barry Davys Telephone - 0778 670 5594.

Blairgowrie Highland Games 02 September 2007. Bogles Field Blairgowrie. From 11am. Traditional Highland Games with heavy events, running - including the 4 mile hill race, tug o war, piping, highland dancing, and craft and trade stands. Disabled Access OK. Admission - Adults £5, Concessions £3 Contact - Christine Findlay Telephone - 01250 870028.

Pitlochry Highland Games 08 September 2007.
Recreation Park Pitlochry. 10am-5.15pm. Traditional Highland Games with dancing, heavy events, tug o' war, cycling, running and piping. Includes many interesting trade and charity stalls together with a fun area for the children. The highlight of the day will be the Massed Pipe Bands Finale. Disabled Access OK Admission - Adults £5 Categories Contact - Sandy Wilson Telephone - 01796 473636

Glenfiddich Piping Championship 27 October 2007. Blair Castle Blair Atholl 11am. Annual International Solo Piping Championship featuring 10 of the world's finest pipers.
Disabled Access OK. Admission - £8 Categories Contact - Mrs Liz Maxwell Telephone - 01698 573536

Glenfiddich Fiddling Championship 28 October 2007. Blair Castle Blair Atholl. 2pm. Annual Solo Fiddling Championship featuring 8 of the countries finest musicians. Disabled Access OK. Admission - £5
Contact - Mrs Liz Maxwell Telephone - 01698 573536

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