Highland games

The Highland Games are an ancient tradition that has evolved to become a showcase for some of Scotland’s finest sporting and musical talent.

For many, these annual events embody the character of the region, and while there are usually competitions such as running races, that young and old can take part in regardless of experience, there are others, such as tossing the caber (a long, heavy pine pole) and stone put (like shot put, but with a heavy stone) which require years of training to master. The origins of Scotland’s Highland Games are believed to date back to at least the 11th century.