Scottish Highland Games Day Trip from Edinburgh
- Location:Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Duration:9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- TOUR Code:5211HIGHLAND
Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the color and energy of the unique Scottish Highlands Games on a day trip from Edinburgh. See men in kilts tossing the caber, putting the shot and throwing the hammer, and enjoy a memorable day out in the scenic Highlands.
Highlights
- Day trip to the Scottish Highlands Games from Edinburgh
- Scenic drive past lochs, mountains and glens
- See the tossing of the caber, Highland dancing and piping competitions
- Experience unique Scottish hospitality
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Dating back more than 900 years, when the Clans gathered to show off their athletic skills, the Scottish Highland Games are an unmissable event on the European calendar.
Highlights of this fantastic spectacle include Highlands dancing, pipe band displays, hammer throwing, tug-of-war, wrestling and, of course, tossing the caber.
The Games are held in different regions throughout the year, with the most famous held in Braemar in late summer.
2012 Scottish Highland Games Day Trip schedule:
- Strathmore Highland Games (June 10)
- Luss Highland Games (July 7)
- Stirling Highland Games (July 8)
- Balloch Highland Games (July 14)
- Callander Highland Games (July 28)
- Crieff Highland Games (August 19)
- Braemar Highland Games (September 1)
- Pitlochry Highland Games (September 8)
Schedule Details
Highland Games, Scotland
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8:15am (September 01 departs at 8am and returns at 9pm)
Duration:9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Return details:Returns to original departure point
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Additional Information
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Professional guide
- Admission to Scottish Highland Games (approx. GBP5.00 - 8.00)
- Lunch
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel pickup and drop off
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Really enjoyed the Highland Games, it was cool to see all the events. Also I liked the stop we made ... Read more ›
Anonymous, August 2011
A really delightful day at the Highland Games! The driver played some great Scottish music to get ... Read more ›
kellythepea, USA, August 2011
