10 things you need to know about the Highland Games
26 November 2018
An ancient tradition honoured for centuries, our famous Highland Games are a chance to experience our rich Scottish culture with mass pipe-bands, highland dancing, the caber toss and tug-o-war but here are 10 more things you need to know about our Highland Games:
1. You might brush shoulders with royalty
2. You might bump into a few famous faces
3. You can experience the true sound of Scotland
4. You can join in some of the events
5. You'll have the sudden urge to learn Scottish Country Dancing
6. You’ll instantly want to check if you have any Scottish ancestors and if you have a Clan tartan
7. You'll be surrounded by some of the most surreal landscapes you've ever seen
8. You can go on an epic road trip and visit multiple Highland Games
9. You'll get the opportunity to try Scotland's water of life (or even take the Secret Malts of Aberdeenshire tour if you're a big whisky buff)
10. You can go castle bagging
Start planning your trip to Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire's Highland Games now.
All information is correct at the time of publishing, we recommend that you check opening times and information for individual places before visiting.