Scottish Highland Games Day Tour from Edinburgh
ID: GYG42394-54104
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Land: Verenigd Koninkrijk
Duur:
09:00 uren
Beschrijving
Experience the Highland Games in one of the 10 stunning locations across Scotland, joining the 900-year-old tradition of throwing hammers, battling in tug-o-war, caber tossing, and Highland dancing.
The Highland Games are renowned world-wide as a test of strength between competing clans. These athletic contests date back over 900 years and are a fantastic spectacle of Highland dancing, pipe band displays, hammer throwing, tug-o-war, and tossing the caber.
And lucky for you, several Highland Games have been organised at various locations throughout Scotland, each with its own local charm and character, including the famous Braemar Gathering. Simply choose one (or more) of the dates below, and battle on!
Sun 24 May 2026 Blair Atholl
Sun 14 June 2026 Glamis
Sat 04 July 2026 Luss
Sun 02 August 2026 Bridge of Allan
Sun 16 August 2026 Crieff
Sat 05 September 2026 Braemar
Sat 12 September 2026 Pitlochry
Hoogtepunten
- Participating in the tradition of a Clan Gathering in the beautiful Highlands
- Give it your best shot in hammer throwing and caber tossing
- Get festive with some Highland dancing and bagpipe competitions
Talen
BELANGRIJKE INFORMATIE
Highland Games Programme 2025:
Sun 25 May 2025 - Blair Atholl
Sun 8 Jun 2025 - Glamis
Sat 5 Jul 2025 - Luss
Sun 3 Aug 2025 - Bridge of Allan
Sun 17 Aug 2025 - Crieff
Sat 6 Sep 2025 - Braemar*
Sat 13 Sep 2025 - Pitlochry
*Please note: Braemar Gathering departs 8:00am
Please note that itinerary order may change.
Travel insurance is recommended.
We advise you to organise transport to the departure point in advance and make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes early for check-in; late arrivals cannot be refunded and we cannot delay departure.
Return times are approximate and subject to weather/travel conditions - allow at least 3 hours for onward travel or reservations.
Each traveller may bring 1 suitcase (max 33lbs/15kg) and 1 carry-on.
Collapsible wheelchairs are allowed if you are accompanied by someone to assist with boarding.
The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
If you are using an audio guide, please bring your headset.
Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for your designated queue. Our staff will check you in.
INCLUDED
- Entrance Fee into Highland Games
- Full-day excursion in a Mercedes-Benz midi-coach
- Services of a professional local guide throughout the tour
- Downloadable audio guides available
NIET INBEGREPEN.
- Food and drinks
- Tips
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Entrance to Castles or other venues besides the Highland Games
Wanneer moet ik boeken?
Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.
Annuleringen
Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.
