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Aboyne Highland Games

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Experience the best of Scotland with a day out at the Aboyne Highland Games.

A warm welcome awaits you annually on the 1st Saturday of August in Aboyne. With over 100 events, massed pipe bands, clan village, traditional fairground, lots of tradestands, there is something for everyone. A truly traditional highland games is there for you.

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