Inveraray Highland Games

Inveraray Highland Games welcome

Inveraray Castle, is the the venue of the Inveraray Highland Games. The Games celebrate our rich culture and heritage.

The 2026 Games will be held on Tuesday 21 July. The Games celebrate our rich culture and heritage with field and track events, piping and Highland dancing competitions and 'heavy events' including the world championships for tossing the caber. You will also find a good selection of local Scottish food and drink stands as well many trade and charity stalls. There is also childrens entertainment. Hi

ghland dancing consists of three dances; the Highland Fling is said to mimic Red Deer on the hill, the Sword Dance and the Seann Triubhas which is a celebratory dance for the reintroduction of the kilt after its prescription following Culloden in 1745. Bagpipe music has come to symbolise the highland games and indeed Scotland itself. As well as the solo piping competition which runs the whole day, pipe bands play many crowd-pleasing favourites. The heavy events are the highlight of any highland games and the Caber World Championship will be contested again this year at Inveraray. Other events include the hammer throw, weight throw, weight over the bar and the stone putt. Light events include running, cycling, long jump, high jump and wrestling.

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Donnie MacMillan BEM.A true gentleman and a great friend of the Games,...
29/05/2026

We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Donnie MacMillan BEM.
A true gentleman and a great friend of the Games, Donnie supported us for many years and was a familiar presence at the event.
He will be greatly missed, and our sincere condolences go to his family and friends.

Credit to Kevin McGlynn for photo

8 weeks until the Inveraray Highland Games 🙌
26/05/2026

8 weeks until the Inveraray Highland Games 🙌

19/05/2026
Highland Dancing Entries are now.⬇️Follow the link below ⬇️
15/05/2026

Highland Dancing Entries are now.

⬇️Follow the link below ⬇️

💥 💥 💥 just a reminder 💥 💥 Entries for Highland dancing open at 9am tomorrow (Friday 15th) You can register and set up yo...
14/05/2026

💥 💥 💥 just a reminder 💥 💥

Entries for Highland dancing open at 9am tomorrow (Friday 15th)

You can register and set up your competitor profile right now and then it will be a simple step to enter quickly tomorrow morning.

If you have any problems, please email
[email protected] for any help.

📣 Registration for Highland Dancers, Pipers and Drummers is Open Now! 📣 💥 💥 Beat the rush 💥 💥 🎉 Dancing Entries Open thi...
13/05/2026

📣 Registration for Highland Dancers, Pipers and Drummers is Open Now! 📣

💥 💥 Beat the rush 💥 💥

🎉 Dancing Entries Open this Friday at 9am but you can register right here, right now! 🎉

‼️ spaces are limited and this year, we’re introducing a brand-new entry system designed to make things quicker and easier for everyone.

🤔 💡 Follow the steps below to make things easier….

1. You’ll only need to register once, and your details will be securely saved for future years. Please remember to confirm your email address, or you won’t be able to enter your chosen event on Friday

2. Make your competitor Profile in readiness for entries opening. This can be done anytime from now! And saves a lot of stress. You will also know in advance how well our ‘fancy pants’ system works, or have extra time to laugh at us us if it doesn’t. You must use your ‘Competitor Profile’ to enter your chosen events on Friday 15th

3. Be ready to log in on Friday 15th at 9am to enter your selected events. If you can’t enter, please check that you have confirmed your email address and completed the first step. Remeber to use the correct Competitor Profile to enter the correct event.

😃 you must be 18 or over to register. Or….if your 17 or under you must have an adult register for you and make you a competitor profile in your own name

😁if you are entering on behalf of a number of different competitors, you must make a different Competitor profile for each competitor. But YOU only need to register once and confirm your email

Beat the rush and the gremlins
🤔 You can sign up right now by following this link or through the website.

Signup here: www.highlandops.co.uk or via our website.

Dancing Entry opens Friday 15th @ 9am

Piping & Drumming open Tuesday 23rd June

If you have any questions, please get in touch - we’re happy to help. We look forward to seeing you in July

Only 10 weeks until the Inveraray Highland Games on 21 July 2026! 🎉Every year we welcome thousands of visitors, and we c...
12/05/2026

Only 10 weeks until the Inveraray Highland Games on 21 July 2026! 🎉
Every year we welcome thousands of visitors, and we couldn’t do it without our amazing volunteers. We’re looking for help with car parking and welcoming visitors on the day.
Even a few hours of your time would make a huge difference and help the Games run smoothly. 💛
Interested in getting involved? Complete the volunteer form on our website and we’ll be in touch.

Support the spirit and tradition of the Inveraray Highland Games with our official merchandise range. Every item includes the games’ embroidered logo and is available in navy. Whether you’re a participant, supporter or visitor, show your pride with high-quality clothing designed for comfort, dur...

11/05/2026

🎉 Dancing Entries Open Soon! 🎉

We’re excited to announce that entries for dancing will open on 15 May at 09:00.

This year, we’re introducing a brand-new entry system (for Dancing and Pipes & Drums) designed to make things quicker and easier for everyone. You’ll only need to register once, and your details will be securely saved for future years.

Good news - you can get ahead of the rush! The system is available now, so you can create your account and set up your competitor profiles in advance, ready for when entries go live on Friday.

If you’re signing up on behalf of someone else (such as a minor), please create an account in your own name first. From there, you’ll be able to set up a competitor profile for each person you’re entering.

Signup here: www.highlandops.co.uk or via our website.

If you have any questions, please get in touch - we’re happy to help. We look forward to seeing you in July! #

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Winterton Park
Inveraray
PA328XE

Website

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