highland games weekends in perthshire - scotland

Highland Games and Gatherings in Scotland are renowned the world over as a unique event combining skills, culture, music and real Scottish hospitality. While the games still contain a very competitive, the spectacle of Highland dancing and pipe bands combined with the tradition and excitement of the occasion make the Games a real highlight for any visitor lucky enough to be in Scotland at the right time. The games are for young and old, male and female and offer a real Scottish atmosphere unlike any other.

Notable highland games and gatherings in Scotland close to Loch Tummel Inn include

Rannoch Highland Gathering - 19th August 2006 . Wellerpooley Park Kinloch Rannoch. – for information and tickets contact Dunalastair Hotel on 01882 632323

Pitlochry Highland Gathering - 9 th September 2006 at Recreational Park, Pitlochry – for information and tickets contact 07724 337938

Atholl and Breadalbane Highland Gathering - 12 August 2006 at Victoria Partk Aberfeldy - for information and tickets contact John Robertson, Middleton, Logierait, Perthshire PH9 0LH Tel 01796 482376

Braemar Highland Gathering - 2nd September 2006 at Princess Royal and Duke of Fife Memorial Park, Braemar – for information and tickets contact Mr W Meston, Coilacreich, Ballater AB35 5UH Tel 013397 55377

Kenmore Highland Games – 5 th July 2006 at Kenmore Sports Field – for information and tickets contact Sarah J Kelly, Nurses Cottage, Kenmore, Perthshire PH15 2HH Tel 01887 830227

Atholl Gathering - 28 th May 2006 at Blair Castle, Blair Atholl – for information and tickets contact Atholl Estates Office, Blair Atholl, Perthshire PH18 5TF Tel 01796 481355

For an excellent compendium of all highland games and gatherings held throughout Scotland, in 2006 - look at http://shared.visitscotland.com/pdfs/highland-games-2006.pdf