H&L Highland Games

H&L Highland Games Join us on Saturday 6th June 2020 for the 12th annual Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games.

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Event PostponedNew Date: 05.06.2021We will return next year to present our 12th Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games.We w...
20/03/2020

Event Postponed
New Date: 05.06.2021
We will return next year to present our 12th Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games.
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The Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games' Hill Race will see up to 100 athletes attempt to cover a rough distance of abou...
12/03/2020

The Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games' Hill Race will see up to 100 athletes attempt to cover a rough distance of about 7.7km (4.78miles), rising 354 meters to the top of Tom na h-Airidh which can be seen from the Games arena.

It's important to note that this is an arduous event, over rough terrain and with no marked path in some areas.

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Prize money is avaliable to the top four competitors in each of the Male & Female categories.
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Hill-Race Rules


Runners must start and finish at the designated point where race times will start and stop

Runners must display a race number

Runners must reach the top of the hill and will have their number marked by an official before commencing the descent

Only official runners with a correctly marked race number will receive an official race time at the finish

Results will be based on official race times, not runners own

HLHG race official’s judgments will be final

The race will be finished 90 minutes after the start. For safety reasons all runners must return their race number to the registration area on completion of the race



Competitors Should Also Note:



This is a hill race, which means uphill and downhill, with exception of the start there are no flat sections

The race involves a variety of underfoot conditions

In accordance with hill race guidelines, all runners MUST follow the exact race route - Route Map Available Soon

There will be NO water on the course only at the start/finish

The race route is 8km/5miles

Height gained 345m

Duration if walked – 90 minutes

Main changes to the route will be marked with red and white tape but please refer to race map in advance of starting so you know where to go







Be sure to secure your tickets today and come and see our local and professional heavyweight competitors, Saturday 6th J...
10/03/2020

Be sure to secure your tickets today and come and see our local and professional heavyweight competitors, Saturday 6th June



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Saturday 6th June 2020
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The Helensburgh & Lomond Highland Games are a spectacular event of traditional sport, dance & Scottish Heritage.

Helensburgh Highland Games date back to 1889, but the more modern version was started in 2007. Although still in its infancy, it is proving to be a popular event for both local people and visitors to the area. In 2011 it even featured on the BBC's flagship evening programme The One Show.

Traditionally Games are linked to a Scottish Clan but Helensburgh is unique as it is linked to two local Clans; the Colquhoun's and MacAulay's (whose tartan adorns the bottom of this website). The Clan Chiefs alternate the duties of Games Chieftain. Included in the games are the Heavies competition with events such as Tossing the Caber. The Heavies competition is now becoming a regular for the best Heavies in the UK and abroad. There are also Highland Dancing and Athletics races. The wonderful part is that both young and old alike can take part and because of the handicapping system for some races, different age groups can race against each other. The main events are open to all and have prize money for those taking part.

Sir Malcolm Colquhoun Of Luss Bt Games Chieftain