BATHGATE & WEST LOTHIAN HIGHLAND GAMES  Bathgate Highland Games C
Event Date: Saturday 27th May 2006 at 12.30pm
Location: Meadow Park, Bathgate. Nearest Town: Bathgate Airport: Edinburgh or Glasgow
Events: Running, Cycling, Light Field, Heavy and Track events, Highland Dancing, Pipe Bands
Contact: Andrew Taylor, Heavies Convenor,  01506 654035
Email  andytaylor@talktalk.net

133rd BLACKFORD HIGHLAND GAMES C
Event Date:Saturday 27th May 2006 at 12:30pm
Location: Games Park Blackford. On Route A9. Nearest town: Blackford, Stirling. Airport: Edinburgh or Glasgow.
Usual Events:Running, Cycling, Light Field, Heavy and Track events, Highland Dancing.
Special Event: Scottish Tug O' War Championship.
Secretary: Mrs Maggie Duncan, Tel: 01764 682814 magsduncan@tiscali.co.uk
Handicapper: D. Campbell, Tel:  01592 781467.
Dancing: Anna Bain, Tel 01324 630499 annambain@hotmail.com

BLAIR ATHOLL GATHERING & HIGHLAND GAMES CBlair Castle
Event Date: Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th May 2006at 12:30pm
Location: Blair Castle, Blair Atholl, Perthshire. Nearest Town: Blair Atholl, Pitlochry. Airport: Inverness or Aberdeen.
Usual Events:Light Field, Heavy events, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping. Many trade stands Special Event: Scottish Tug O' War Championship.
Contact: Tel 01796 481355
Email: enquiries@atholl-estates.co.uk
W: www.blair-castle.co.uk.   

CORNHILL HIGHLAND GAMES (Aberdeenshire) Cornhill Highland Games C
Event Date: Saturday3rd June 2006 from 11.00am
Location: Cornhill Playing Field, Cornhill. Nearest Towns: Banff, Keith, Portsoy. Nearest airport: Aberdeen, Inverness.
Events: Tug 'O War, Heavyweight Events, Cumberland Wrestling. Highland Dancing. Featuring the Dufftown Pipe Band
Contact: Mrs Shona Hay Tel: 01466 751407. Dancing: Mary McKilligan Tel: 01466 751356.

SHOTTS HIGHLAND GAMES  Shotts Highland Games Site C
Event Date:Saturday 3rd June 2006
Location:Shotts. Nearest Towns: Shotts Airport: Glasgow, Edinburgh.
Events: Pipe Band Competition, Heavy Events, Highland Dancing, Athletics, Coupon Painting, Story telling etc, Track and Field.
Contact: Jan Dearie Tel: 01501 823 258. helenruss@17cal.freeserve.co.uk

20th CARRICK LOWLAND GAMES (GIRVAN) C
Event Date:Sunday 4th June 2006
Location: Victory Park, Girvan Nearest Town: Girvan Airport: Prestwick
Usual Events: Running, Cycling, Light Field, Heavy and Track events, Highland Dancing. Under 12 Football competition, Tug-o-War, stalls, snack bars etc, Pipe Band competition.
Contact Secretary: Ian Fitzsimmons,  Tel: 01465 712667. email  ian.fitzs@talk21.com

MARKINCH HIGHLAND GAMES. SGA site C
Date of Event:Sunday 4th June 2006 at 12.30pm
Location: John Dixon Park, Markinch. Nearest Towns: Markinch, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Airport: Edinburgh, links to London.
Events: Programme starting at 12.30pm. Track and Field Events, Cycling, Heavyweight Events, Junior & Senior Solo Piping Starting at 10.00am Highland Dancing Commencing at 12.30pm, Pipe Band Competition Grades 1,11,111,1V & N/J, Adult and Junior Drum Major Contest, Fun Fair. 
Secretary: Isobel Westwater,  01592 751667 Dancing: Anna Bain, Tel . 01324 630499 annambain@hotmail.com Handicapper: A Crawford Tel: 01592 753439.

BEARSDEN & MILNGAVIE HIGHLAND GAMES C
Event Date: Saturday 10th June 2006
Location: West of Scotland Football Club, Burnbrae, Milngavie. Nearest Towns: Bearsden, Milngavie. Airport: Glasgow.
Events: Local Events and Highland Dancing commence 10.30am, Running, Heavy Events, Tug O' War, Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing, Wrestling, Football Competition.
Contact: Cameron Wallace, Tel: 0141 942 5177. Dancing Convener: Ms N. Hemingway, Tel: 0141 942 2990. Handicapper: A Crawford. Tel: 01592 753439.

ARDROSSAN HIGHLAND GAMES. (Always Second Sunday in June)  Ardrossan Highland Games C
Date of Event: Cancelled for 2006 At 11.00am
Location: Laighdykes Field, Saltcoats. Nearest Town: Ardrossan, Saltcoats. Airport: Preswick. International.
Events: Solo piping, Highland Dancing, Track & Field Events Heavy Events. Catering and Trade Stands.
Secretary: Mrs Anne Clarke Tel: 01294 558194

STRATHMOREHIGHLAND GAMES  (Always second Sunday in June) C
Event date:Sunday 11th June 2006 at 12.30pm
Location: Glamis Castle, Glamis. Nearest Town: Forfar. Dundee. Airport: Aberdeen.
Special Event: Scottish 800 Metres Cycling Championship. Scottish caber tossing Championship. Other Events: Running, Cycling, Highland dancing, Solo Piping. Heavy Events,Tug O' War. Pipe Band in Attendance!
Secretary: Lorna Watson, Tel: 07712 654602. Lorna@glamis-castle.co.uk
Dancing Contact: Anna Bain,Tel . 01324 630499
Handicapper: Adam Crawford, Tel: 01592 753439.

LESMAHAGOW HIGHLAND GAMES ?
Date of Event: Saturday 17th June 2006
Location: Craighead Park, Lesmahagow Nearest Town: Lanark. Airport: Glasgow, Edinburgh
Events:Heavy Events, Track and Field Events, Piping Competition,  'Highland Dance Display', Great Prizes.
David Abercrombie, Treasurer, tel 01555-895688, email address games@the-gow.freeserve.co.uk

NEWBURGH HIGHLAND GAMES Newburgh Highland Games C
Date of Event:Saturday 17th June 2006 At 1pm
Location: Mugdrum House Games Park. Newburgh. Nearest Town: Newburgh. (Fife) Airport: Edinburgh, Links to London.
Events: Open & U21 Boat Race, Running, Cycling, Heavy/Field Events. 90m & 1600m Youth Running, Pipe Bands. Stalls.
Secretary: Mrs J Urquhart, Tel: 01337 840740 josurq@tiscali.co.uk 
Dancing: Anna Bain, Tel . 01324 630499 annambain@hotmail.com

71st OLDMELDRUM SPORTS & HIGHLAND GAMES. Oldmeldrum Sports site C
Event Date: Saturday 17th June 2006start 10.30am
Location: The Pleasure Park, Oldmeldrum. Nearest Towns: Oldmeldrum, Aberdeen. Airport: Dyce, Aberdeen. Links to London.
Special Events: Heavyweight Championship (6 events), British Caber Championship. European Tug O' War Championship. North of Scotland Drum Major Championship. Glenfiddich Qualifying Heavy Events.Other Events:Highland Dancing, Pipe Band Contest, Grades 1, 11, 111 & 1V. Sunday: 5-a-Side Football (Soccer) (Open).
Contact: Mr R.A.Forsyth Tel: 01651 873909. oldmeldrum@ukonline.co.uk

CITY OF ABERDEEN HIGHLAND GAMES C
Event Date: Sunday 18th June 2006 (Always 3rd Sunday in June)
Location: Hazelhead Park, Aberdeen. Nearest town: Aberdeen. Airport: Dyce, Links to London. Railway: Take Taxi Or Bus To Hazelhead. Special event: British championship 100 metre sprint. Other Events:Putting Heavy Stone, Putting light Stone, Highland Dancing, Tug O' War, Heavy Events, Field Events, Track Events, Piping, Junior Races,Sack Race Pipe Band Competition Grade 1,11,111,1V. Drum Majors: Junior & Senior, Twelve or more Bands Massed Pipe Bands.
Secretary: Audrey Walker, Arts & Recreation Department, St Nicholas House, Broad Street, Aberdeen, AB10 1XJ. Tel: 01224 522208  awalker@arts-rec.aberdeen.net

CERES HIGHLAND GAMES  Ceres Games Site C
Event Date: Saturday 24th June 2006
Location: The Bow Butts, Ceres, Fife. Nearest Town: Ceres. Airport: Edinburgh, Glasgow.
Usual Events:Heavyweight Events, Track & Field, Scottish Backhold Wrestling, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Pipe Band, Local Races, Fun Fair, Side Stalls and Beer Tent etc. (5 a-side soccer comp, see web site for dates).
Contact: Tracey Osler, Tel 01337 830962. traceyandbill@osler.fslife.co.uk

DRUMTOCHTY HIGHLAND GAMES  Drumtochty Highland Games C
Event Date: Saturday 24th June 2006
Location: Drumtochty Castle Grounds Auchinblae. Laurencekirk. Nearest Town: Laurencekirk. Arbroath. Dundee. Airport: Dyce, Aberdeen. Usual Events: Open & LocalHeavyweight Event, Hill Race, Open & Local Tug O War, Solo Piping Highland Dancing, Massed Pipe Bands. Contact: Douglas Gauld,  Tel: 01561 378120 douglas.gauld@virgin.net Dancing: Mrs E Lindsay, Tel: 01561 340234.

PEEBLES BELTAIN SPORTS C
Event Date: Saturday 24th June 2006
Location: Hay Lodge Park, Peebles. Nearest Town: Peebles, About 20 mile South of Edinburgh. Airport: Edinburgh.
Events: British Championship 110 Mtrs (Scratch Race) Handicap Events: Foot Races, 100 Mtrs, 200 Mtrs, 800 Mtrs, 1600 Mtrs, 3200 Mtrs, and for 10 - 16 Yrs, 90 Mtrs, 1600 Mtrs, Highland Dancing competition at 1300 hrs.
Contact: Paul Spence, paul@pspence.freeserve.co.uk Handicapper: A Crawford KY6 2LQ Tel: 01592 753439.

JULY GAMES Go To Games in MAY,  JUNE,  AUGUST,  SEPTEMBER.   

GAIRLOCH HIGHLAND GATHERING ?
Event Date:Saturday 1st July 2006 at 11am
Venue:  Little Sands Farm. Venue Address:  Gairloch, Ross-shire
Event Description:  Join in the fun at Gairloch Highland Gathering, a traditional day out with lots of games to join in (or watch), highland dancers, pipe band, hill race, bungee run, splat the rat, pony show, farrier display, bbq, home baking, beer tent, pet parade, tug o war, followed by family ceilidh, then dance in the evening.
Contact:  Fiona Downie. Phone:01445 712312.
Email:  fiona@glaseileanview.fsnet.co.ukWebsite:  www.gairloch-gathering.ik.com

GLENGARRY HIGHLAND GAMES C
Event Date:Saturday 1st July 2006at 1pm - First Saturday in July.
Location: Shinty Park, Invergarry. Nearest Towns: Glengarry. Airport: Inverness.
Events: Hammer Throwing, Caber Tossing, weight for distance and weight for height, track events, Highland Dancing, Pipebands, Hill race.
Contact: Mrs R J Stewart, 10 Garry Crescent, Invergarry, PH35 4HB.  Tel: 01809 501238

151st THORNTON HIGHLAND GATHERING C
Event Date: Saturday 1st July 2006 at 12.00pm
Location:Memorial Park, Thornton, Fife-shire, Nearest Town: Thornton, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes.Airport: Edinburgh.
Special Event: Pipe Band Contest, Grades 1,2,3 & 4  Draw at 12.30pm Usual Events: Open Athletics, Cycling,Heavy Events, Youth events, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping,
Contact Dancing Convener: Anna Bain, 21 Coronation Street, Coaltown of Balgownie, Glenrothes, KY7 6HW Tel: 01592 771425. Band Entries to: Mr Walter Ritchie, 38 Ford Crescent, Thornton, KY1 4EB, Tel: 01592 774121
Contact: Mrs Flora Mackie, 507 blair ave, Glenrothes, Fife, KY7 4RF, tel:01592 773065

CUPAR HIGHLAND GAMES C
Event Date:Sunday 2nd July 2006
Location: Duffus Park, Cupar, Fife. Nearest Towns: Cupar, Dundee. Airport: Edinburgh, Links to London.
Special Event: Heavy Event Championship. Usual Events: Tug O War, Road & Track Cycle Races, Track/Field Events, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Obstacle Course Fun Event.
Contact: J Morrow, Middle Cottage, Medloch, By Cupar, Fifeshire, Tel: 01334 653828. Handicapper: A Crawford 7 St Roans Court Glenrothes KY6 2LQ Tel: (44) (0) 1592 753439, Dancing Organizer: Anna Bain, 21 Coronation St, Coaltown Glenrothes KY7 6HW Tel: 01592 771425.

KENMORE HIGHLAND GAMES C
Event Date: Wednesday 5th July 2006
Location: Nearest Towns:Aberfeldy, Pitlochry. Airport: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Dundee, Aberdeen.
 Usual Events: Running, Cycling, Heavy/Field Events. Youth Running Events, Hill Race, Highland Dancing.
Contact Mrs A Garnett, MacBeth Cottage, Kirkton, Fortingall, by Aberfeldy, PH15 2LL Phone: 01887 830486
Secretary: Sarah Kelly 01887 830227

150th ALVA GAMES Alva GamesC
Event date: Saturday 8th July 2006
Location: The Johnston Park Alva. Nearest Town: Alva, Alloa, Stirling. Airport: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Prestwick.(international)
Special Events: Scottish 3200m Cycle Race Championship. British 800m Championship Footrace. Hill Race Championships.Senior & Junior. Usual Events: Running, Cycling, Heavy/Field Events. Youth Running Events, 5 man Tug O War. Solo Piping, Highland Dancing.
Contact: Anna Bain 21 Coronation Street, Coaltown Glenrothies, KY7 6HW Tel.(44)1592 771425.Contact Secretary : C Dunbar, 57 Broomridge Road, St Ninians, Stirling, FK7 0DT. Tel: 01786 813523. mailto:alvacd@supanet.com

FORRES HIGHLAND GAMES Forres Highland Games C
Event Date:Saturday 8th July 2005at 1pm
Location: Grant Park, Forres.  Nearest Towns: Forres, Inverness, Elgin. Airport: Inverness.
Special event:Scottish Senior, Masters and junior Championships 2005. Usual events: Track Events, 10K Road Race, Heavy events, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Field events, Tug O' War.
Secretary: Michael W. Scott. 7 Fleurs Road, Forres. Moray. IV36 1LY michaelwscott@lineone.net Tel:01309 673289.
Arena Convenor Arena Convenor  Jim Lawther 29, Drumduan Park Forres.

STIRLING HIGHLAND GAMESStirling Highland Games C
Event Date: Sunday 9th July 2005at 11:30am
Location: Stirling County Rugby Ground, Stirling. Nearest Town: Stirling. Perth. Airport: Edinburgh, Glasgow, Prestwick.(International)
Special EventsWrestling inc. 9st 7lb Scottish Champs. Usual Events: Highland Dancing, Heavyweights. Tug o'war, Pipe Band Competition, Solo Piping, Centre Arena Events, Fun Fair, Stalls etc
Contact:John Boswell, Hillcrest, 31 The Hill, Thornhill, Stirling, FK8 3PT, Tel: 08700 550262 email info@stirling-tourism.co.uk

150th DUNBEATH HIGHLAND GAMESCancelled!!!
Event Date:Not held in 2004, 2005.
Location. Dunbeath on Route A9 East Coast. Nearest Towns: Wick, Helmsdale, Thurso. Airports: Wick, Inverness. Links to London.
Events: All Usual Events: Games start 12.30. Cycling, Heavy Events Open and Local, Field/Track Events, Solo Piping & Highland Dancing.
Special Children's Events.
Contact: Angus Wares, 4 Hey Terrace, Thurso KW14 7PE. Tel: 01847 893161

BALLOCH (LOCH LOMOND) HIGHLAND GAMES  Loch Lomond Highland GamesC
Event Date: Saturday 15th July 2006 at 10am
Location: Balloch Castle Country Park. Nearest Town: Balloch, Glasgow. Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick. (International)
Special Events: Pipe Band Competition. Scottish 80 Metres & British 200 Metres Running Championships. 12st 7lb Scottish Backhold/Cumberland Style British Championship. SGA World Heavyweight Championship. Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing. Running, Cycling, Track & Field Events, Tug O War, Heavy Events, Wrestling.
Contact: Andrew Thornton 01389 754 995.

GLEN MORAY ELGIN HIGHLAND GAMES !!!Cancelled!!!
Event Date:Not Held in 2005 at 12.00pm.
Location: Morriston Playing Fields, Elgin. Nearest Town: Elgin, Forres, Nairn, Inverness. Airport: Inverness links to London
Usual Events: Track and Field events, Heavy Events, 10 Mile Road Race, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing. Pipe band Display, Highland Dancing Display.
Contact Marion Allan Tel: 01343 541856 or Freda Chalmers Tel: 01343 549225 email fredachalmers@aol.com

29th LEWIS HIGHLAND GAMESLewis Highland Games C
Event Date:Saturday 15th July 2006at 1pm
Location: Tong Recreation Centre, Tong. Nearest Town: Stornoway, Isle of Lewis. Airport and Ferry: Stornoway,There are flights daily to Inverness and Glasgow and 1-3 ferry sailings to Ullapool (depending on the timetable)
Usual Events: Contact: The Lewis Highland games. Tong Village Hall, Tong, Isle of Lewis info@lewishighlandgames.co.ukor telephone Sue 01851 704671

27th LOCHCARRON HIGHLAND GAMES.Lochcarron Highland GamesC 
Event Date:Saturday 15th July 2006at 11.30am
Location: Attadale Estate, Lochcarron, (Road To Skye). Nearest Town: Lochcarron, Inverness, Airport: Inverness, Links to London.
Special Event: British 56lb Weight over Bar Championship. Local Highland Dancing Display. Usual Events: Heavy Events,Track & Field Events, Tug O War, Hill Race, Five a Side Soccer, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Childrens Events. Clay Pigeon Shooting.
Local Contact: Mrs Maureen Brown, 12 Sage Terrace, Lochcarron IV54 8XQ Tel: 01520 722554.

MORVERN HIGHLAND GAMES ?
Event Date: Saturday 15th July 2006at 10am.
Location: Knock Park, Lochaline, Morvern, Argyll. Nearest Town:  Oban, Fort William, Airport: Glasgow.
Events: Air Display, Kite Flying, Model Aircraft. Usual Events: Heavy Events, Field and Track With Ladies Events, Childrens sports, Side Stalls and Beer Tent etc.
Contact: Faith Grace, faith@dundon33.freeserve.co.uk
Mhairi Jackson tel; 01967 421358. Contact: 01967 421665.

161st TOMINTOUL HIGHLAND GAMES C
Event Date: Saturday 15th July 2006 (Always 3rd Sat, July)
Location: Public Park, Tomintoul, Near Granton on Spey,on Route A939. Nearest Town: Tomintoul, Granton on Spey. Airport: Inverness.
Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Heavy & Track Events, Tominabat Hill Race, Childrens Fancy Dress in Evening.
Contact: P.E.Grant, Monriack. 18 Main Street, Tomintoul, Tel:(44) 1807 580407.

BARRA ISLAND HIGHLAND GAMES ?
Event Date: Sunday 16th July 2006 start 1pm
Location: Isle of Barra, Western Isles. Nearest Town: Castlebay, Ferry from Oban. Airport: Inverness, Glasgow.
Events: Games followed by Ceilidh Evening in Castlebay Hall at 9pm.
Highland Dancing Competition will commence at 12.30pm.  All Sections and under SOBHD.  Forms are available from Katie MacNeil, 68 Tangasdale,
 Castlebay, Isle of Barra  HS9 5XW   Tel:  01871 810262
Contact: Mairi Galbraith,  5 Horve Cottages, Castlebay, Isle of Barra, HS9 5XJ Tel:01871 810436

ROSNEATH & CLYNDER HIGHLAND GAMES. C
Event Date: Sunday 16th July 2006
Location: Howie Park, Rosneath, Helensburgh. Nearest Town: Rosneath. Helensburgh, Glasgow. Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick, (International).
Events: Alpha Heavyweight Championship, Highland Dancing, Local Heavy Events, Open Events, Heavy Events,Local Tug O War, Solo Piping. Hill Race, Wrestling, Visitor & childrens Races.
Contact: Fiona Howard, chairman, Tel: 01436 842860

STONEHAVEN HIGHLAND GAMESC
Event Date:Sunday 16th July 2006
Location: Mineralwell Park, Stonehaven. Grampian. Nearest Town: Stonehaven, Montrose. Aberdeen Airport: Aberdeen. Links to London.
Special Events: Grampian Light Events Championship. Usual Events: Heavy events, Tug O War, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Running. Contact: Events Officer, Aberdeenshire Council, Viewmount, Arduthie Road, Stonehaven, Tel: (44) 1569 340234.

BURNTISLAND HIGHLAND GAMESC
Event Date: Monday 17th July 2006
Location: Burntisland Nearest Town: Burntisland, Kelty, Kirkcaldy. Airport: Edinburgh. .
Events: Heavy Weight and Cycling Events. Open Foot Race, 90 Metres, 200 Metres 400 Metres, 800 Metres, 1600 Metres, 3200 Metres, Invitation 90 Metres Handicap. Highland Dancing. Special Race: Binn Hill Race, Local.
Contact: Secretary, Mrs Isa Duncanson, 13 Duncanson Drive Burntisland, Fife, KY3 9JN. Tel:(44) 1592 873234

INVERARAY TRADITIONAL HIGHLAND GAMES. C
Event Date: Tuesday 18th July 2006. 10.30am
Location: Castle Grounds, Inveraray. Nearest Town: Inveraray, Creiff, Perth. Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick, (International)
Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing Competitions, Local & Open, Cycling, Light/Track and Heavy Events, Wrestling.
Contact: Mrs Margaret Mather, 16 Upper Riochan, Inveraray, Argyll. PH32 8UR. Tel: 01499 302458. mailto:mather.m@talkw21.com

SOUTH UIST GAMES & PIPING SOCIETY HIGHLAND GAMES. ?
Event Date: Wednesday 19th July 2006 10.00am
Location: Askernish Machair.Nearest Town: Lochboisdale (Outer Hebridies). Airport: Benbecula, links to mainland.
Special Events: Wrestling, Tug O' War. Usual Events: Piping, Dancing, Heavy Events, Light Events, Running, Light Field.
Contact: Angus McDonald,  340 North Boisdale, South Uist HS8 5TD Tel:01878 700509. mailto:ardachy340@aol.com

MULL HIGHLAND GAMES.Mull Games Site C
Event Date: Thursday 20th July 2006 at 10.30am
Location: Erray Park, Tobermory, Isle Of Mull. Nearest Town: Tobermory Ferry From OBAN Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick.
Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Heavy and Light Field Events.
Open & Local Contact: Florence Kirsop, Mosshill, Main Street, Tobermory, Mull. PA75 6NU Tel: 01688 302270 Fax: 01688 302232

NORTH UIST HIGHLAND GAMES ?
Event Date: Friday 21st July 2006 at 10.00am
Location: Balone Field, North Uist. Nearest Town: Tigharry, North Uist. Airport: Inverness.
Usual Events Contact: Paul Wilkie, Tynecastle, Grenitote, North Uist, HS6 5BP   Tel: 01876 500239. mailto:tynecastle2000@yahoo.co.uk

135th AIRTH HIGHLAND GAMES.Airth Games Site C
Event Date: Saturday 22nd July 2006at 11am
Location: North Greens Park, Airth. Nearest Towns: Falkirk, Stirling, Airport: Edinburgh.
Special Events: BRITISH OPEN PROFESSIONAL HIGHLAND DANCING CHAMPIONSHIPS.Commence 11.30 Usual Events: Running Track/Field and Heavy Events, Cycling Tug O War, Wrestling.
Contact: Alex Detlaff, 36 Paul Drive Airth, Falkirk, FK2 8LA Tel: 01324 831712.

BALQUHIDDER, LOCHEARNHEAD & STRATHYRE HIGHLAND GAMES. C
Event Date:Saturday 22nd July 2006at 12.00pm
Location: Balquhidder, Nr Crieff. Nearest Town: Lochearnhead, Callander. Airport: Prestwick (International)
Special Event: British Heavyweight Championship. Usual Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Light Field & Track, Tug O War, Novelty Races.
Contact: Angus Cameron, Dundhu, Lochearnhead. Tel: 01567 830268. mailto:gus@lochhot.freeserve.co.uk

INVERNESS HIGHLAND GAMES Go to Inverness Highland Games C
Date of Event: Saturday 22nd and Sunday 23rd July 2006at 12am.
Location: Bught Park, Glenurquhart Rd, Inverness. Nearest Town: In Inverness Airport: Inverness.
The most spectacular Highland Games in the North of Scotland. Set in beautiful Bught Park ont he banks of the River Ness, the Inverness Games features all the traditional Heavy Events, Highland Dancing, Piping and traditional music.
Contact: Mr Gerry Reynolds, Town House, Inverness, IV1 1JJ. Tel: 01463 724262 Fax: 01463 712850 mailto:gerry.reynolds@highland.gov.uk

SOUTHEND HIGHLAND GAMES ?
Date of Event: Saturday 22nd July 2006at 6pm.
Location: Hotel Park, Southend, by Campbelltown.: Southend, Campbelltown. Airport: Glasgow.
Usual Events: Track and Field, Heavy Events, Piping.
Contact: Callum Semple, Caliglen, Southend, Campbelltown, PA28 6LW. Tel: 01586 830263. mailto:callumsemple@tinyworld.co.uk

TAYNUILT HIGHLAND GAMES?
Event Date: Saturday 22nd July 2006 at 11am
Location: Sports Field, Taynuilt. Nearest Town: Taynuilt, Oban. Airport: Glasgow.
Events: Running (Men & Women), Heavy Events, Piping, Side Stalls, Tug o' War, Highland Dancing Competition and Novelty events.
Contact: Cathie Reid, 1 Strathview, Taynuilt. tel no. 01866 822436. or contact Davidabcr@aol.com

LUSS (LOCH LOMOND) HIGHLAND GATHERING Est 1875C
Event Date:Sunday 23rd July 2006 11.00am
Location: Luss, Alexandria, Loch Lomond.Nearest Town: Luss, Balloch, Dunbarton, Airport: Glasgow, Prestwick, (International)
Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, (SOBHD rules), Track/Field and Heavyweights, Hill Race, Tossing the Sheaf, Cycling, Wrestling. Local & Open Events.
Contact Secretary: Anne Paterson, 8 Charlotte Street, Dumbarton Tel: 01389 762854. Fax: 01389 730790.

ARISAIG HIGHLAND GAMESRoad-to-the-isles events C
Date of Event:Wednesday 26th July 2006at 12.30pm.
Location: Traigh Farm, Arisaig. Nearest towns: Arisaig, Mallaig. Airport: Inverness.
Events: Traditional Highland Games. Highland dancing, Heavy Events, Solo Piping Competitions, Track and Field Events, Games dance at 10pm.
Contact: Allan MacDonald Tel: 01687 450 604   e-mail: ealasaid6@btopenworld.com

DURNESS HIGHLAND GATHERINGC
Event Date: Friday 28th July 2006
Location: Shore Park, Durness, North West Sutherland. Nearest Town: Durness. Airport: Inverness. Links to London
Usual Events: Piping, Highland Dancing, Field/Track and Heavy Events, Children's Races.
Contact: Mrs Janet Cordiner, 2 Bard Terrace, Durness by Lairg Sutherland. IV27 4PS Tel: 01971 511358
E-Mail ian.brinklow@btinternet.com

112th DUFFTOWN HIGHLAND GAMES. Go to Dufftown Games C
Event Date:Saturday 29th July 2006
Location: Mortlach School Sports Field, Dufftown, Grampian. Nearest Town: Dufftown, Elgin, Huntly. Airport: Inverness & Dyce Aberdeen. Special Events: Ben Rinnes 5 tops Hill Race, Overseas Visitors Race. Usual Events: Massed Pipe Bands, Track & Field, Heavy Events, Tug O War, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing.
Contact: A Brown, Ashville, Church Street, Dufftown, AB55 4AR Tel:   01340 820342. Dance Convener: A Milne, Kildonnan, Lower Cabrach, By Huntly. AB54 4EH Tel: (44) 1466 702266.

HALKIRK HIGHLAND GAMES(Established 1886) Go to Halkirk gamesC
Event Date: Saturday 29th July 2006 At 1230
Location: Halkirk Nr Thurso, Caithness.Nearest Towns: Halkirk, Thurso, Wick. Airport: Wick & Inverness. Links to London.
Special Event: Piobaireacvhd, Usual Events: Light Field, Heavy Events& Track Events, Cycling, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Clay Pigeon Shooting, Tug O War, Novelty & Childern Races. Games Night Dance.
Contact: Charlie Millar, Ashleigh, 43 Church Street, Halkirk Tel: 01847 831287 mailto:ashleigh43@ukonline.co.uk

KILMORE & KILBRIDE HIGHLAND GAMES C
Date of Event: Saturday 29th July 2006
Location: Balinoe Field, Kilmore.(5miles South of Oban). Nearest Town: Kilmore, Oban. Airport: Prestwick, Glasgow.
Events: Solo piping, Dancing, Track & Field Events Heavy Events, Tug O'War. Entries on Field. Catering and Trade Stands.Piping Convenor: Riona MacInnes, 2 Tower View, Villa Rd, Oban PA34 4NA Tel: 01631 562926.Contact Dancing: Pauline Ogilvie, Dallahullish Farm, Barcaldine PA37 1SQ Tel:01631 730452.
Secretary: Sue Pollard, Tigh Ban, Barran, Kilmore, Oban, Argyllshire. PA34 4XR. Tel: 01631 770342. susanpollard@btinternet.com

LOCHABER HIGHLAND GAMES  Road-to-the-isles events ?
Date of Event: Saturday 29th July 2006at 10.30am.
Location: An Aird, Fort William. Nearest Town: Fort William. Airport: Inverness.
Events: Light Field, Heavy Events& Track Events, Cycling, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping.
Contact: Allan Lindsay, 14 Seafield Gardens, Fort William, PH33 6RJ, Tel: 01397 707646, F: 0870 164 5265

STRATHCONON HIGHLAND GAMES?
Date of EventSaturday 29th July 2006at 11 am
Location: Strathconon Nearest Towns: Dingwall, Inverness Airport: Inverness.
Usual Events: Hill Race, Heavy Events, Clay Pigeon Shoot, Adult and Children's Races, Field Events. A Games which tries to keep a more traditional, non professional feel to the day! It is in the original spirit of Highland Games!
Secretary: R. Fotheringham, 5 Achlorachan, Strathconon, Muir of Ord, Ross-shire, IV6 7QQ Tel: 01997 477263 ronnie.fotheringham@virgin.net
Convener: William Fraser Tel: 01997 477219

CALLANDER HIGHLAND GAMES.  Callander World Highland Games ?
Event Date: Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th July 2006at 1pm
Location: Callander Games Field.Nearest Town: Callander, Dunblane.  Airport: Glasgow.
Usual Events: Traditional Highland Games and Strongman Events, pipe bands, Highland Dancing etc
Contact: Dan McKirgan, Myrtle Inn, Stirling Road, Callander Tel: 01877 330184 Fax: 01877 330228. mailto:dreadnought@british-trust-hotels.com

MALLAIG & MORAR HIGHLAND GAMESMallaig and Morar GamesC
Date of Event:Sunday30th July 2006at 12 noon.
Location:  The Lovat Memorial Field, Morar.
Nearest Town: Mallaig, Morar, Arisaig, Fort William. Airport: Inverness.
Events for 2006: Junior Highland Games, Piping, Solo Piping, Piobaireachd, March, Strathspey, Highland Dancing (various age groups), Light Field and Junior Athletics, International Relay Race, Heavy Events, lots of children's events.
Contact: Colin Buchanan, 24 Acorn Crescent, Larbert, Stirlingshire.Tel:01324 552841 mailto:colinj.buchanan@blueyonder.co.uk

ST. ANDREWS HIGHLAND GAMESC
Event Date:Sunday 30th July 2006
Location:North Haugh , St.Andrews. Nearest Towns: St. Andrews, Kirkaldy, Dunfermline. Airport: Edinburgh, Links To London. Special Events: European Heavyweight Championship, 1600 Metres Footrace Championship. Usual Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Cycling, Running, Heavy Events, Field Events.
Contact: Ian Grieve, 54 Crawford Gardens, St. Andrews, Fife. KY16 8XQ Tel: (44) 1334 476305. mailto:ig2@st-and.ac.uk

The 12th KILLIN HIGHLAND GAMESKillin Games C
Event Date: Wednesday 2nd August 2006at 10.30am.
Parade starts at Dochart Bridge 1.00pm, Opening 1.30pm
Location:Breadalbane Park, Killin. Nearest Towns: Killin, Crianlarich, Callander. Airport: Glasgow, Edinburgh
Events: Piping Competitions, Dancing Competitions, Celebrity Appearance, World Strongmen Events, Open Hill Race, Childrens Races, Local Tossing the Caber Competition, Fly Fishing Demonstration and Casting Competition, Side Shows, Amusements and Stalls.
Contact: Mrs Fiona Stewart, 2 Dochart Road, Killin, Perthshire. FK21 8SN Tel: 01567 820224. or Fax: 01567 820819
Email: killinhighlandgames@tiscali.co.uk

THE BORDER GATHERING www.bordergathering.co.uk C
Event Date:Thursday 10th @ 6pm to Sunday 13th August 2006 at 12pm
Location: Park Farm, Dumfries. Nearest Towns: Dumfries. Airport: Newcastle.
Events: Border Ballads, Heavy Events, Track and Field, Pipe Bands, Highland Dancing, Border Historical Re-enactment, Wellie Throwing championships, Axe Throwing, Circus Workshop....
Contact:  Madam M McKerrell of Hillhouse, Magdalene House, Lochmaben, Dumfries. Tel: 01387 810439 mckerrellofhillhouse@btinternet.com

DORNOCH HIGHLAND GATHERING ?
Event Date:  Friday 4th August 2006at 10:30am.
Location: The Meadows Park, Dornoch. Nearest Town: Dornoch, Tain, Inverness. Airport: Inverness links to London.
Usual Events: Heavy Events, Track and Field events, Cycling, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing.
Contact: William Grant, Links House, Kennedy Avenue, Dornoch, Sutherland. Tel 01862 810806.

ABOYNE HIGHLAND GAMES Aboyne Highland Games C
Event Date: Saturday 5th August 2006at 10.30am
Location: Aboyne Green, Aboyne. Nearest Town: Aboyne, Aberdeen. Airport: Dyce Aberdeen. Links To London.
Special Events: Marquee Dance on FRIDAY. Novice events 10.30am. Usual Events: Heavyweights,Hill Race, Tug O War, Light  Field Events, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping & Massed Pipe Bands.
Contact: James Garioch,28 Duncan Road, Tarland, AB34 4YE  - 013398 81209.

BRODICK HIGHLAND GAMES ?
Event Date: Saturday 5th August 2006
Location: Ormidale Park, Brodick, Isle of Arran.Nearest Town: Brodick, Isle of Arran, Mainland - Ardrossan. Airport: Glasgow
Events: Heavy Events, Track and Field, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing,
ContactSecretary: Mr J. Dinwoodie Kilreen Brodick, Isle of Arran, KA27 8AF Tel: 01770 302290.

DUNDONALD GAMESGo to Dundonald games C
Event Date:Saturday 5th August 2006 at 12pm
Location: Dundonald. Nearest towns - Kilmarnock, Ayr, Prestwick, Troon, Irvine. Airport - Prestwick or Glasgow
Special Events - Pipe Band Contest Open, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4. Highland Dancing Display, Heavy Events Display, Tug-o-war etc. 10Km road Race on Wednesday evening preceding the Games. Contact info@dundonald-games.org.uk

INVERKIETHING HIGHLAND GAMESlink to Fife Highland Games Association C
Event Date: Saturday 5th August 2006
Location: Inverkeithing, Fife. Nearest Town: Inverkeithing, Dunfermline. Edinburgh. Airport: Edinburgh. Links to London.
Special Events: Scottish 6400 Metres Cycle Championship. Pipe Band & Drum Major Contest, Usual Events: Heavy Events, Cycling, Running, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Tug O War, Wrestling.
Contact: Jim Aitken  Jimaitken@aol.com

Royal British Legion Mey Highland Games. ?
Event Date:Saturday 5th August 2006 13.00pm
Location: Queens Park, Mey, Caithness.
Events: Honoraray president - HRH Prince of Wales, Heavy Events, Track and Field, Solo Piping, Highland Dancing,
Contact: Mr C Simpson, Charles.Simpson7@btopenworld.com

NEWTONMORE HIGHLAND GAMESC Newtonmore Highland Games
Event Date: Saturday 5th August 2006
Location: The Eilan, Newtonmore. Nearest Towns: Newtonmore, Kingussie. Airport: Inverness, Aberdeen. Pipe Band Festival, Dancing  12.30, Track & Field 1pm
Traditional heavy Events 12 noon, Piping 11.30am, Craig Dhu Hill Race 3.15pm, Games Official Opening 1pm, Codonas Shows, Display by Spartans Gynmastic Club
Trade Stall & Beer Tent, Major Sponsor Dalwhinnie Distillery, A Great Day Out for All the Family,Admission £4, OAP's £2, Children £1, Cars £1.
Usual Events: Track and Field, Heavy Events, Hill race. Contact: Mr T Robertson01540 673348.

NORTH BERWICK HIGHLAND GAMES North Berwick Highland Game site C
Event Date: Saturday 5th August 2006at 10.30am
Location Recreation Park, North Berwick, Near Edinburgh. Nearest Towns: North Berwick, Dunbar, Gullane. Airport: Edinburgh Events:Scottish Amateur Heavy Championships 2001, Piping Competition. Highland Dancing. Heavy Events, Track and Field Events.
Contact: Mr John Starr,  mailto:john@northberwick.net

AVIEMORE HIGHLAND GAMES WORLD CUP C
Event Date: Sunday 6th August and Monday 7th August
Location: Aviemore football ground, Aviemore.
Events: Heavy Events, Highland Dancing, Piping Display, Side Shows and Stalls.
Contact: Gregor J. Edmunds, 23 Kittochside Road, Carmunnock, Glasgow, G76 9EW. Tel: 0141 644 4823 Fax: 0141 644 2593
Email - linda.edmunds@btinternet.com

BRIDGE OF ALLAN HIGHLAND GAMESBridge of Allan Games site C
Date of Event:Sunday 6th August 2006
Location: Games Park, Bridge of Allan Nearest Town: Bridge of Allan, Stirling. Airport: Edinburgh. Glasgow.
Special Events: Central Scottish Tug O' War Championship, Scottish National Ladies Tug O' War Championship, Scottish Wrestling Championship (13st 7lb), Scottish Cycling Grass Track Championship, Heavyweight Championships, Pipe Band Contest: Grades I, II, III, IV. Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Track and Field events. Heavy events, Cycling, Wrestling, Half Marathon. Contact
Secretary: Richard McMahon. 35 Roman Way Dunblane SK15 9DJ. Tel:01786 822615 or 01786 833120

MONTROSE HIGHLAND GAMES & Heavy Horse ShowMontrose Highland Games C
Date of Event: Sunday 6th August 2006Dancing and Local 10 am Open 12 pm
Location: East Links, Montrose. Nearest Town: Montrose, Aberdeen, Dundee.Airport: Dyce, Aberdeen. Links to London
Special Events: World Caber Championship2005, Tug O War Championships. Clydesdale Horses, Solo Piping Piobaireachd Supreme Championship. Dog Show. Usual Events: Solo Piping. Highland Dancing, Running, Cycling, Heavyweights.
Contact: Gladys Lumgair, South Balmakelly, Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, AB30 1UR colin.redpath@btinternet.com

SKYE HIGHLAND GAMES Skye Highland Games C
Event Date:Wednesday 9th August 2006 at 9.45am.
Location:The Games Field Portree, Isle of Skye. Nearest Towns: Portree NearestAirport: Inverness, Links to London.
SPECIAL EVENT:Two day Piping Competition starting on the 8th August. Usual Events: Track & Field, HeavyweightsHighland dancing, Piping competition, Hill race. Tug O' War, Fun races. The Isle of Skye Pipe Band will be in attendance Contact: Allan Stewart, 8 Wentworth Street Portree, Isle of Skye. IV51 9EJ Tel: 01478 612540. Fax: 01478 613435. mailto:astewart@csmco.net

131st BALLATER HIGHLAND GAMES C
Event Date:Thursday 10th August 2006
Location: Monaltrie Park, Ballater, Aberdeenshire. Nearest Town: Ballater, Aberdeen. Airport: Dyce, Aberdeen. Links To London.
Special Events: Piping Championship (Piobaireachd) Piping for Under 17's. Full Programme: Heavy, Light & Athletic Events. Tug O War, Hill Race, Highland Dancing, Solo Piping. Note:Always 2nd Thursday in August!
Contact: Edward Anderson, P.O. Box 2, Ballater, Aberdeenshire, AB35 5RZ Tel: 01339 755771

TAIN HIGHLAND GATHERING C
Event Date:Thursday 10th August 2006at 10am.
Location:Glenmorangie Field (By Route A9) At Tain on Route A9 (East coast ) Ross-shire. Nearest Town: Tain, Inverness & Invergordon. Airport:  Inverness (32 Miles) Links to Major Airports.
Special Events: British Championship Medals For Light & Heavy Hammers, Solo Piping Senior & Junior (Open), Highland Dancing All Categories, Open Light Field & Light Track.Heavy Events Including Caber. Hill Race. Tug-O-War, Cycling & Children's events.
Contact: , Fiona Sutherland, 2 Robertson Drive, Alness, Ross-shire. Telephone 01349 884149
E-Mail:  fiona.sutherland@tiscali.co.uk

ASSYNT HIGHLAND GATHERINGGo to Assynt Games C
Event Date: Friday 11th August 2006
Location: Culag Park, Lochinver, Sutherland. (West Coast) Nearest Town: Lochinver. Airport: Inverness.
Special Events: North of Scotland Trout & Salmon Fly Casting Championships, Craft & Flower Show! Assynt Pipe Band & Dancers. Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Field and Track Events, Heavyweights,Tug O War, Hill Race.
Contact: Angus McEwan, 8 Inverkirkaig, Lochinver, Sutherland, IV27 4LR. Tel: 01571 844647 mailto:callus@btinternet.com

ABERNETHY HIGHLAND GAMESFirst took place in 1880 Go to Home Page C
Event Date: Saturday 12th August 2006 Always 2nd Saturday in August
Location: Playing Fields, Nethybridge. Nearest Towns: Aviemore, Grantown-on-Spey. Airport: Inverness.
Events: Heavy Event, Piping Competition, Track Events, Highland dancing, Spectacular March onto the field of over 100 pipers in the grand massed bands display, followed by members of the Clan Grant Society who travel from all round the world for their annual gathering, Codona's Sideshows, trade stalls and a full catering and refreshment service  add to the attractions. Spectators can make a full day out by travelling from Aviemore or Boat of Garten on the Strathspey Railway's steam trains to Broomhill where a free bus service takes passengers to Nethybridge. Events start at 10.30am. with the official opening at 1.15
pm following the entrance of the massed pipe bands and parade by the Clan Grant . Car Parking is free.
Contact: 01479 821492.Email: neil.sutherland@zetnet.co.ukWEB: Nethybridge Highland Games Site

ATHOLL AND BREADALBANE HIGHLAND GATHERING C
Event Date:Saturday 12th August 2006
Location: Nearest Towns: Aberfeldy, Pitlochry. Airport: Edinburgh, Dundee, Glasgow, Aberdeen.
Events: Heavy Event, Piping Competition, Track Events, Highland dancing.
Contact: Morag Kennedy, Highland Glen Producers Ltd, 1 Crieff Road, Aberfeldy. Phone: 01887 820666 Fax: 01887 829600 mailto:morag@highlandglen.freeserve.co.uk

STRATHPEFFER HIGHLAND GATHERING C
Event Date: Saturday 12th August 2006
Location: Castle Leod, Strathpeffer, Nr Dingwall Ross-shire.Nearest Town: Strathpeffer, Dingwall. Airport: Inverness. Links to London.
Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Running, Field Events,  Heavy events, Tug O War, Cycling, Piping Competition. 3 Pipe Bands
Contact: G.R.Spark, Glenesk, Strathpeffer, IV14 9AT, Tel: 01997 421348.

CAITHNESS HIGHLAND GATHERINGC
Event Date:Sunday 13th August 2006
Location: John O'Groats Hotel Field, Caithness.  Nearest Town: Wick, Thurso, John O'Groats. Airport: Inverness;
Usual Events: Solo Piping, Highland Dancing, Heavy& Field/Foot Racing, 112 Stone Tug O War, Cycling, Childrens Races.
Contact: C Simpson Tel: 01955 603660 or 01847 841268

CORTACHY HIGHLAND GAMES & HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY ?
Event Date:  Sunday 13th August 2006
Location:  Games Field, Cortachy Castle Grounds Nearest Town: Kirriemuir Airport: Dundee Rail: Dundee & Perth
Events: Piping Events; Highland Dancing; Field Events - Local and Open, Horticultural Competitions - Flowers, Vegatables & Fruit; Industrial Section; Children's Section; Carved Stick Competition; Photographic Competition and Dog Show.
Contact: Susan Dyce, Airlie Estate Office, Cortachy, By KIRRIEMUIR, Angus, 01575 540222 or fax 01575 540400 or office@airlieestates.com Schedules now available.

PERTH HIGHLAND GAMESwww.highlandgames.org.uk C
Event Date: Sunday 13th August 2006
Location: South Inch Perth. Nearest Town: Perth, Stirling, Edinburgh, Dundee. Airport: Edinburgh, links to London.
Special events: Pipe Band Contest, Grades 1, 11, 111, 1V. Also, Cycling 1000 Metres Championship.Running 90 Metres Championship.
Other Events: Highland Dancing, Solo Piping, Tug O War, and Field events including Heavyweights.
Contact: Andrew Rettie, 24 Florence Place, Perth. Tel: 01738 627782/Fax 01738 639622. mailto:andrew@highlandgames.org.uk

GLENISLA HIGHLAND GAMES Glenisla Highland Games ?
Event Date: Friday 18th August 2006
Location: Glenisla Haugh Field, Glenisla.
Traditional Highland Games, Dancing, Piping, Hill race, Heavy Events, Kids races.
Contact: Lorna Davidson Doonies Farmhouse, Glenisla, Alyth, Perthshire PH11 8PJ. Tel: 01575 582349

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