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THORNTON HIGHLAND GATHERING DISBANDED

Sadly, we have to report that another Fife based Highland Games meeting has decided to disband. Although not held since before the Covid pandemic, it had been hoped that a newly formed Committee might be able to revive the long-standing meeting at...

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ADAM CRAWFORD FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

The Funeral of the late Adam P Crawford will be held at 1pm on Tuesday 6th February 2024 at St. Ninian's Parish Church, Tanshall Road East, Glenrothes KY6 2LP and thereafter to Leslie Cemetery, Leslie KY6 3NE

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ADAM CRAWFORD - AN APPRECIATION

Adam Crawford, who has sadly passed away at the age of 80, was for many people the long-serving handicapper for the New Year Sprint. Yes, he was that, but he was also much, much more. In his younger days, it was as a runner that he was first invol...

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CUPAR HIGHLAND GAMES DISBANDED

It is with much sadness that we have to report that the Cupar Highland Games Committee has taken the very difficult decision to disband. Reformed in 1979, the Games had become a firm favourite on the summer circuit, although had not taken place si...

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WADA PROHIBITED LIST UPDATED FOR 2024

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has recently released the 2024 Prohibited List ...

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SEASON'S GREETINGS

Everyone at the RSHGA wishes to extend our Very Best Wishes to all of our Members, Competitors and Supporters wherever you may be for a hugely Merry Christmas and a Happy & Healthy 2024.

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ANNUAL AWARDS DINNER 2023

The postponed Annual Awards Dinner took place last night at the Gilvenbank Hotel in Glenrothes. Over 70 people were in attendance at a really enjoyable evening at which the awards for both the Fife Highland Games Association and the RSHGA were pre...

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ALEX McKENZIE, GARVE

Sad news has been received of the death on Saturday 18th November of well known Highland Games heavyweight athlete Alex McKenzie of Garve.  Highly regarded, Alex was in the front rank of Scottish heavies and competed succesfully in the Games ...

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RSHGA AWARDS EVENING RESCHEDULED

The RSHGA Awards night has been rescheduled to Saturday 25th November at the Gilvenbank. Hotel. Anyone who could not make the original date and who now wish to attend can still purchase tickets from the homepage on the RSHGA website.

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URGENT NOTICE - MEETINGS CANCELLED

Taking everything into consideration we have agreed to postpone our AGM and General Council meetings this Sunday, We hope to reschedule this to the 5th November subject to availability at the hotel. Can you please let anyone who was pla

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RSHGA AWARDS EVENING CANCELLED

In light of the latest red weather warning and taking into consideration that many will be travelling long distances to attend the awards ceremony, it has been agreed in the interests of safety to cancel the event tomorrow evening 21s...

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RSHGA FINAL LEAGUE POSITIONS 2023

Final league positions in RSHGA track and field leagues   Click here for final RSHGA League positions

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GLENURQUHART HIGHLAND GAMES CANCELLED TODAY

GLENURQUHART HIGHLAND GAMES TODAYDue to heavy rain yesterday and overnight the Glenurquhart Highland Games today are sadly cancelled.

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GLENURQUHART HIGHLAND GAMES CANCELLED TODAY

GLENURQUHART HIGHLAND GAMES TODAYDue to heavy rain yesterday and overnight the Glenurquhart Highland Games today are sadly cancelled.

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RSHGA LEAGUES UPDATED TO 17TH AUGUST 2023

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ROBBIE SHEPHERD

We are all sad to read that Robbie Shepherd has passed away, his voice will have been heard by thousands of spectators at Highland games in the North, great supporter of the games over many many years. Condolences to all his family, RIP Robbie.

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RSHGA FEMALE OPEN SCOTTISH HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Venue North Berwick Highland Games Saturday 12th Of August, Current rules in the 2023 yearbook will be strictly applied, including the rule that competitors for Open Competition must have reached the age of 16yrs. Events, 1...

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CHARLIE MILLER, HALKIRK - FORMER RSHGA SECRETARY

CHARLIE MILLER - We have received more very sad news this evening that Charlie Miller sadly passed away yesterday. Charlie was a stalwart of Halkirk Highland games hold...

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THORNTON HIGHLAND GAMES 2023 - CANCELLED

We have been advised that sadly Thornton Highland games will not be going ahead this year for various reasons, hopefully they can regroup and be back in 2024.

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CHECK OUT UKAD's CLEAN SPORT HUB

Update your education during @Ukantidoping’s #CleanSportWeek. There’s a course for everyone in sport on UKAD’s Clean Sport Hub. Learn more about anti-doping and your role in the team! Sign up now

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CLEAN SPORT WEEK - WE ARE PART OF THE TEAM, ARE YOU?

We’re part of the team, are you? This year @ukantidoping’s #CleanSportWeek highlights the importance of teamwork. Keeping sport clean is not just an athlete’s responsibility – it is the responsibility of us all. &nb

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FEMALE COMPETITORS...READY? ABOYNE GAMES SEEKS WOMEN COMPETITORS

Four athletic events are being held as female-only at this year’s traditional Aboyne Highland Games in a bid to boost participation ...

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WE ARE PART OF THE TEAM ARE YOU?

We’re part of the team, are you? This year @ukantidoping’s #CleanSportWeek highlights the importance of teamwork. Keeping sport clean is not just an athlete’s responsibility – it is the responsibility of us all. Be

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FOLLOW UK ANTI-DOPING DURING #CleanSportWeek

From 22-26 May @ukantidoping will be hosting its #CleanSportWeek – follow them throughout the week to gain some top tips from athletes, hear about key anti-doping topics and why being a team player is important for fair play.  

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CLEAN SPORT WEEK RETURNS FOR 22-26 MAY 2023

Clean Sport Week returns for 22-26 May 2023    It's @ukantidoping's #CleanSportWeek from 22-26 May. Athletes and everyone working in sport, we all have a role to play in clean sport. Be p...

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GOUROCK HIGHLAND GAMES REPORT

Games Season gets off to a flyer Gerald Wiley reports from Battery Park The weather portents were not good and anyone who has ever caught the ferry over to Dunoon will know just what the wind can be like on this part of th...

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INVERKEITHING H.G ENTRY FORMS NOW AVAILABLE

Track events entry form Highland dancing entry fo

UNDER 18YRS HEAVYWEIGHT COMPETITIONS 2023

Junior under 18yrs Heavyweight competitions. The following members of the RSHGA have advised us that they will be holding junior heavies this season, but please check with organisers before travelling to them, these competitions also tend to start...

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DIARY DATE FOR TRAINING DAY

Date for the diary - for potential Highland games heavyweight throwers. Braemar Training Day. Hosted by BRHS in conjunction with the RSHGA, and hopefully support from Grampian Highland Gam...

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ALL THE RSHGA DATES AT A GLANCE

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RSHGA REGISTRATION SCHEME NOW OPEN

NOTE FOR ATHLETES   The RSHGA registration scheme is now open for season 2023, and reminder that all athletes are required to register prior to competing. You can register now at the ...

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NEW RSHGA CHAMPIONSHIPS ANOUNCED

The RSHGA is delighted to confirm that we have established two new RSHGA championships for 2023. There will be an under 18yrs Heavyweight championship which will be held at Blackford HG in May and a Female Heavyweight championship which wi...

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ALEX MCGUIRE - SOHDA PASSED AWAY

I am very saddened to have to make this heart breaking announcement today;   ...

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ROSNEATH HIGHLAND GAMES 2023 - CANCELLED

Rosneath Peninsula Highland Games 2023 have been cancelled due to a combination of loss of sponsorship, additional restrictions, increasing expenditure including up front costs required to run the games.

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LIBBY LAFFERTY - OBITUARY

Libby Lafferty was a great friend and supporter over many years. Read her obituary here

UKAD - UPDATED PROHIBITED LIST

Attention all athletes - The 2023 Prohibited List comes into effect on 1 January 2023. The Prohibited List designates what substances and methods are prohibited in sport. Visit @UKAntiDoping to read their summary of changes and check your medicati

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SEASONS GREETINGS

The RSHGA sends good wishes for Christmas and the New Year to all our members, athletes, officials, volunteers, supporters, and everyone associated with the Highland games. Hope you all have a good time with family and friends as we start looking

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THE RSHGA COMPLETES UK ANTI-DOPING ASSURANCE FRAMEWORK

The Royal Scottish Highland Games Association completes UK Anti-Doping Assurance Framework The Royal Scottish Highland Games Association [RSHGA] is delighted to announce its completion of the Assurance Framework, which National Governing B...

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NEW CHAIRMAN FOR THE RSHGA

The RSHGA  AGM was held on Sunday and members appointed Mr Charlie Murray, Forfar as Chairman for the next three years, and Mr Daniel Robb. Aboyne as Vice-Chairman also for three years. Thanks to others who added their names for consi

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CLEAN SPORT UPDATE

Do you work with athletes? UKAD is pleased to announce a new eLearning course, Compete Clean ➕, created for athletes on UKAD's Clean Sport Hub. The eLearning is free and explores key anti-doping topics that athletes need to know about when compe...

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RSHGA NEWSLETTER

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WORLD ANTI-DOPING AGENCY RELEASES THE 2023 PROHIBITED LIST

The World Anti-Doping Agency has released the 2023 Prohibited List. The List will come into effect on 1st January 2023. https://www.uk

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QUEEN ELIZABETH II HAS PASSED AWAY AFTER REIGNING FOR 70 YEARS

The Royal Scottish Highland Games Association is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, our thoughts are with her family at this very sad and difficult time. A long-term supporter of Highland games over many...

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THE TAPERING PRACTICES OF HIGHLAND GAMES HEAVY EVENT ATHLETES

If you are involved and compete in Highland Games Heavy Events please complete the attached survey at the link below. Survey Invite Hi, we would like to invite you to take part in the research project ‘The Tapering Pra...

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RECORD BREAKING GAMES AT ABOYNE

Games day may have started with a drizzle on Saturday 6th August but as the skies cleared competitors at Aboyne Highland Games displayed record-breaking performances for the cheering crowds who gathered in...

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RSHGA LEAGUES UPDATED TO 3RD AUGUST 2022

Click below for updated leagues https://drive.google.com/file/d/1k0M-5Edr_gcA26Sd2Eah1ZEW46Noj99K/view?usp=sharing   &nb

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RSHGA LEAGUES 2022 UPDATED

Click below for latest league positions https://drive.google.com/file/d/19RI_TzMFheMZXgad7jO-KGfiSNKnL3Nc/view?usp=sharing  

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RSHGA LEAGUES 2022

Click below to see latest RSHGA leagues https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TtYFV-fM37VyqJQdcUJ54eSpzQmN-6yi/view?usp=sharing

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LOCH LOMOND H.G. - ENTRY FORMS

Loch Lomond highland games are having problems with their website, please see entry forms below to download. Track Entry Form

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CUPAR HIGHLAND GAMES - CANCELLED

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THORNTON HIGHLAND GAMES 2022 - CANCELLED

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GOUROCK HIGHLAND GAMES - RESULTS

  Gourock Highland Games Sunday 8th May 2022 Heavy Events – Results   ...

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RSHGA SPRING NEWSLETTER

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HIGHLAND GAMES HEAVYWEIGHT TRAINING DAY

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NEWMAINS SPORTS 1976

Newmains Games 1876. Researched by - Alasdair MacDonald RSHGA   Wishaw Press - Saturday 7th October 1876 JOHNNIE M'NAB AT NEWMAINS SPORTS. “Man was made tae mourn” sings Rabbie Burns. Johnnie M&lsqu...

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ABOYNE HIGHLAND GAMES ALL SET FOR AUGUST RETURN

Aboyne Highland Games All Set For August Return After an absence of three years, organisers have confirmed that Aboyne Highland Games will be held this August.   The traditional Royal Deeside event, which attracts up...

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HIGHLAND GAMES HEAVYWEIGHT TRAINING DAY

Highland Games training day and introduction to heavyweight throwing events – 24th April 2022 The RSHGA in co-operation with Crieff Highland Gathering and the Perthshire Highland Games Association a...

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PATRICIA GRANT - FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS

For those wishing to attend Patricia's funeral this will be held at Tomintoul Parish Church on Wednesday the 9th of March at 12 noon and internment thereafter in Tomintoul Cemetery.  All friends are respectfully invited and do

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PATRICIA GRANT AND FINDLAY WALKER - TOMINTOUL

PATRICIA GRANT - The RSHGA is devastated and shocked by the sad news just received that Patricia Grant (Tomintoul) passed, away earlier today (Friday 25th February) Patricia was secretary of Tomintoul H.G. and also served on the RSHGA G...

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Thanks & Happy Retirement to Chris

THANKS & HAPPY RETIREMENT TO CHRIS writes Shane Fenton Another tale of -  from Highland Games to Olympic Games Following the recent news of  retiral through injury of one of ...

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SANDY SUTHERLAND A HIGHLAND HEAVYWEIGHT - OBITUARY By Jack Davidson

Click below to read the Obituary https://www.scotsman

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PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES LIST 2022

Attention all athletes - Please see below the link to the prohibited substances list for 2022 https://www.wada

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Double New Year Sprint winning coach Rob Hunter recalls great memories from the past

 Rob Hunter the coach of American New Year Year Sprint winners Kipperr Bell and Bill Snoddy has recently been in touch with the RSHGA looking for contact details fo Adam Crawford , Frank Hanlon and myself.Basically to say...

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SUMMARY OF THE ATHLETIC SEASON OF 1891

Great insight to Highland Games events from many years ago, researched by Alasdair MacDonald.

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H.R.H. THE DUKE OF ROTHESAY EXTENDS HIS TERM AS PATRON OF THE RSHGA

The Royal Scottish Highland Games Association are delighted to announce that H.R.H. The Duke of Rothesay has agreed to continue as our Patron for a further term. The RSHGA is grateful for his support especially over the last two difficult years fo

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SANDY SUTHERLAND A HIGHLAND HEAVYWEIGHT

SANDY SUTHERLAND A HIGHLAND HEAVYWEIGHT Sandy was born 1931 and died on Friday 19th November, believed to be aged 90. He was twice Scottish Heavy Events champion at Crieff, in1956 and 1957. An excellent all round heavy ...

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Newsletter - November 2021

Our November 2021 newsletter is now available to view online. Click the link below. Click to read latest newsletter

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MORE HISTORICAL RESEARCH By ALASDAIR MacDONALD

RSHGA Alasdair MacDonald   The Aberdeen Daily Journal(Aberdeen Press and Journal) Wednesday 10th September, 1919, p3. SPORTS SEASON REVIEWED. SOME ...

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From Highland Games to Olympic Games

FROM HIGHLAND GAMES TO OLYMPIC GAMES writes Shane Fenton At the recent General Council meeting of the RSHGA the medal winning performances at this summers Tokyo Olympic Games of athletes Laura Muir, Josh Kerr and Owen Mi...

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ADAM CRAWFORD

Adam Crawford – We are sad to report that after a period of 60 years involved with Highland Games Adam has decided to retire from the majority of his commitments with Highland Games. Due to continuing poor health Adam has decided the...

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RICKY DUNBAR

More sad news this time from the other side of the world, Ricky Dunbar who graced many tracks in the Borders and Highland Games passed away earlier today. Ricky was an outstanding sprinter who competed in the 60's and 70's before emigratin...

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JOHN WANDS

JOHN WANDS - Very sad news to hear that John has passed away, John was involved with Highland Games for over 50 years. Initially as a runner on the circuit and later as a commentator at many Highland Games and RSHGA awards nights. John must have c...

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100 YEARS AGO - REPORT ON HIGHLAND GAMES

Some research by Alasdair MacDonald (RSHGA General Council member) has uncovered a series of interesting Highland Games reports from 100 years ago today The Aberdeen Daily Journal (Aberdeen Press and Journal)...

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TRACK AND FIELD RESULTS FROM OBAN H.G. 26TH AUGUST 2021

Argyllshire Gathering  ...

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OBAN H.G. REPORT ON THE 150th GAMES

The 150th Oban Games Gerald Wiley reports from Mossfield Stadium It may have been almost two years since any of us saw a full Highland Games anywhere in the country, but you would not have known it if you had been among the tho...

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ROYAL SCOTTISH HIGHLAND GAMES ASSOCIATION

The governing body for Highland games – the Scottish Highland Games Association – is now the Royal Scottish Highland Games Association, following agreement to the name change by Her Majesty the Queen. “We’re absol...

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A SPECIAL HIGHLAND GAMES IN GRAMPIAN

A Special Highland Games in Grampian With 850 Tickets available! ‘The Grampian Highland Games Gathering’ PARTICIPATION IN THE EVENT IS BY INVITATION ONLY...

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POWDERHALL RECREATION GROUNDS

Intersting bit of research by Alasdair MacDonald on Powderhall Stadium in 1869, two days before the inaugural Sprint meeting. Click below for article POWD

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First NYS Results from 1870

First NYS Results from 1870, click below /cms/upload/file/Powderhall%20%231%201870%281%29.pdf

War, weather or pandemic can't halt historic New Year Sprint.

WAR, WEATHER......or PANDEMIC CAN'T HALT HISTORIC SPRINT writes Shane Fenton It maybe six months on from it's original scheduled date, however, when the 152nd running of the famous New Year 'Powderhal...

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Perth HG[2021]Cancelled

PERTH HIGHLAND GAMES [2021[###CANCELLED### Following a meeting of the Perth Highland Games committee last night, it was decided by majority to cancel this year's games scheduled for 29 August. We have ...

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Aberfeldy HG[2021]Cancelled

ABERFELDY GAMES & SHOW [2021]###CANCELLED### It is with great sadness that we have to announce that at a meeting earlier this evening, the decision was taken not to proceed with arrangements for Aberfeldy Show and Games on 13 &a...

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SHGA Newsletter - June 2021

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Thornton HG [2021]Cancelled

THORNTON HIGHLAND GATHERING[2021] CANCELLED Owing to the Covid restrictions the 2021 Thornton Highland Gathering is cancelled.

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Smile Amazon - Raising Funds for Highland and Border Games

Here's a message from the Scottish Games Trust. HIGHLAND and BORDER GAMES OFFICIALS, COMPETITORS & SUPPORTERS - PLEASE SHARE Support us by always starting your shopping at ...

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Bearsden HG[2021]Cancelled

BEARSDEN & MILNGAVIE HIGHLAND GAMES [2021]###CANCELLED### It is with regret that we have decided at Highland Games HQ to cancel our popular annual event on 12th June. Following recent guidance from the Sc...

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Updated list of cancellations as of 30th June

CONFIRMED 2021 CANCELLATIONS AS OF 30th  June Keep checking back as others are expected to follow in the coming days and weeks. MAY 9th - Gourock MAY 16th - Gordon Castle ...

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Glenurquhart HG[2021]Cancelled

GLENURQUHART HIGHLAND GATHERING[2021]###CANCELLED### It is with deep regret, that due to COVID-19, the Committee of Glenurquhart Highland Gathering and Games announce the cancellation of this year’s event which was d...

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Crieff HG[2021]Cancelled

CRIEFF HIGHLAND GATHERING [2021] ###CANCELLED### It is with a heavy heart and huge sense of disappointment that the Board of Directors of Crieff Highland Gathering have taken the decision for a second year not to hold this ...

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Halkirk HG[2021]Cancelled

Halkirk Highland Games 2021 - Cancelled It is with much regret that we have to cancel for the second year running. We had hoped with the vaccine rollout that things may have been a bit more positive. The Comm...

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Pitlochry HG[2021]Cancelled

Pitlochry Highland Games 2021 - Cancelled It is deeply disappointing to have to cancel for the second year running, as we had hoped that with the success of the vaccine rollout across the UK and greatly reduced infe...

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Inverkeithing HG[2-21]Cancelled

I am sad to report, that following a committee meeting we have reluctantly agreed to cancel this year’s Inverkeithing Highland Games, which were scheduled to take place on Saturday 7 th August. The committee considered many potenti...

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Bridge of Allan HG [2021]Cancelled

Bridge of Allan Highland Games 2021 - Cancelled. With the continued concerns of the pandemic, the known and unknown restrictions and the actions required to comply with the latest rules and regulations, the Director...

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Mey Highland Games[2021]Cancelled

MEY HIGHLAND GAMES [2021]###CANCELLED### Unfortunately, The Mey Games is to be postponed this year due to the ongoing uncertainty over the Covid-19 situation, the trustees of the games have announced

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Ballater HG[2021]Cancelled

BALLATER HG [2021]###CANCELLED### With a heavy heart, the Ballater Highland Games Committee has decided once again to cancel this years Ballater Highland Games. Although things are starting to look a lot more normal,...

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Stirling HG[2021]Cancelled

Stirling Highland Games Cancelled for 2nd Year.  Matt McGrandles the Stirling Highland Games President advises, “It has been another frustrating year for the committee. We really wanted the gathering to h...

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World Pipe Band Championship[2021]Cancelled

2021 World Pipe Band Championships Cancelled The World Pipe Band Championships 2021, due to take place at Glasgow Green in August has been cancelled. The event, which would normally attract around 200 bands from aro...

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Newtonmore HG[2021]Cancelled

NEWTONMORE HIGHLAND GAMES [2021]Cancelled Due to the ongoing uncertainty over Covid, the Games Committee have taken the decision to cancel the 2021 Newtonmore Highland Games The 2022 Games will be Held on Saturday

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Confirmed cancellations as of 2nd May

CONFIRMED 2021 CANCELLATIONS AS OF 2nd May Keep checking back as others are expected to follow in the coming days and weeks. MAY 9th - Gourock MAY 16th - Gordon Castle MAY 29th - Blackford...

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Braemar HG[2021]Cancelled

  Braemar Gathering and Highland Games   ###CANCELLED### · In the face of continued concerns over the Covid-19 pandemic, Braemar Royal Highland Charity and the organising committee of ...

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Aberlour StrathspeyHG[2021]Cancelled

 ABERLOUR STRATHSPEY HIGHLAND GAMES [2021]Cancelled We are devastated (as we are sure you too will be) to confirm that the Aberlour Strathspey Highland Games will not run this year. Whilst we understand ...

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HRH THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH

It is with much sadness that the SHGA marks the passing of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, a long term friend of Highland games.  He will be greatly missed.

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St Andrews HG[2021]Cancelled

St Andrews Highland Games 2021 – Cancelled We are sad to report, that following a committee meeting we have reluctantly agreed to cancel this year’s St Andrews Highland Games which were scheduled to take...

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Gordon Castle HG[2021]Cancelled

Gordon Castle Estate   HIGHLAND GAMES ANNOUNCEMENT It is with very heavy hearts that Gordon Castle Estate must announce that our 2021 Highland Games and Country Fair - which was due to take place on Sunday 16th Ma...

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Strathpeffer HG[2021]Cancelled

Strathpeffer Highland Gathering 2021 ##Cancelled### · Sadly and with regret we have to announce that the Strathpeffer Highland Gathering is not going to go ahead in 2021, the fact that we rely quite heavily on...

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Lonach Gathering & HG[2021]Cancelled

LONACH GATHERING & GAMES [2021]###CANCELLED### A meeting was held last night with our Patron and the Lonach Society Management Committee and the decision was made to cancel this year's Lonach Highland Gathering &...

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Updated list of cancellations as of 13th April

CONFIRMED 2021 CANCELLATIONS AS OF 13th April Keep checking back as others are expected to follow in the coming days and weeks. MAY 9th - Gourock MAY 16th - Gordon Castle MA...

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Lochearnhead HG[2021]Cancelled

Dear All. It is with a great sadness that after a meeting of the trustees of the Highland Games yesterday evening, the decision has been taken to cancel this year’s event at Lochearnhead on the 24th July. The event is f...

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Luss HG [2021]Cancelled

LussHighland Games[2021] Cancelled. The Luss Highland Games cancelled due to COVID-19 concerns.

Aboyne HG [2021]Cancelled

Aboyne Highland Games 2021 ###CANCELLED###   At a recent meeting of the Directors of Aboyne Highland Games, we have once again taken the tough decision to cancel this year’s event on Saturday 7th August, d...

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Alva Games[2021]Cancelled

The Committee of the Famous Alva Games met by Zoom on Sunday 28th March to decide if the 164th Games, re-arranged from last year, could be held on Saturday 10th July. Sadly, for the second time in two years, the decision has been taken to cancel t...

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Gourock HG[2021]Cancelled

GOUROCK Highland Games, due to be held in May, have been called off for the second year in a row because of pandemic restrictions.

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Airth HG[2021] Cancelled

Cancellation of Airth Highland Games 2021 It is with considerable disappointment that the committee of Airth Highland Games are announcing that the Games of 2021, due to take place in July, are now cancelled. ...

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Crowds at Games

  CROWDS AT GAMES writes Shane Fenton   Apart from the small bands of priceless volunteers in each town and village who give up their precious time to mainain the survival of these ancient tradit...

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Carmunock HG[2021]Cancelled

CARMUNNOCK HIGHL;AND GAMES[2021] ###CANCELLED### Qwing to the uncertainty of the Covid restrictions

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Dornoch HG[2021]Cancelled

DORNOCH HIGHLAND GATHERING 2021 ###CANCELLED### Owing to the uncerainty of the Covid restrictions  

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Helmsdale HG[2021]Cancelled

Helmsdale Highland Games 2021 - Cancelled We have taken the sad decision to cancel Helmsdale Games for 2021. This is not a decision we have taken lightly but for the safety of our Community we feel we have no other

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Mull HG[2021] Cancelled

MULL HG [2021]Cancelled It is with much regret that the Mull Highland Games Committee have decided to cancel the 2021 Games. The Committee are working on a possible small local event on the day but it will very mu...

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Durness HG[2021]Cancelled

Durness Highland Gathering[2021]###CANCELLED###   · Regrettably the Durness Highland Gathering Association must announce the cancellation of the 2021 Durness Highland Gathering due to the ongoing prevelan...

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Killin HG [2021]Cancelled

KILLIN HIGHLAND GAMES [2021] ###CANCELLED### Due to the ongoing uncertainty of the Covid pandemic the 2021 Killin Games have been cancelled.

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Burntisland HG[2021]Cancelled

BURNTISLAND HG 2021 ###CANCELLED### Owing to the ongoing uncertainty of the Covid situation there will be no Burntisland Games in 2021.

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Ceres HG [2021] Cancelled

Ceres Highland Games [2021] CANCELLED   · After further consideration of the latest Covid developments we unfortunately have concluded that the 2021 Ceres Highland Games will not go ahead this year. We ha...

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Tain HG[2021]Cancelled

** IMPORTANT MESSAGE** We didn’t think we’d have to do this again this year but It is with much regret that the Committee wish to announce the cancellation of this year’s Tain Highland Gathering, which was due to t...

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Markinch HG[2021]Cancelled

MARKINCH HIGHLAND GAMES 2021 ###Cancelled### Following a meeting of the Markinch Highland Games committee we have unanimously agreed that the 2021 Markinch Highland Games which were due to take place on Sunday 6th J...

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HIGHLAND GAMES CANCELLATIONS TO DATE - 6th MARCH 2021

Below is a list of Highland Games that have confirmed they have cancelled their event for 2021. A few others are waiting to see how things develop and may consider rescheduling in September if circumstances allow.

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North Berwick HG[2021] Cancelled]

North Berwick Highland Games will not take place this year again on the 7th August 2021 due to the Corona Virus pandemic. We have regrettably had to take this decision in keeping with many others at this time due to the ...

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Helensburgh & Lomond HG[2021]Cancelled

The organisers  have made the decision to cancel the Games for 2021.

Blackford HG [2021] Cancelled

Blackford Highland Games[2021]Cancelled  · It is with regret that we have taken the decision to cancel the 2021 Blackford Highland Games. We take this opportunity to thank all our sponsors, competitors, v...

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Dufftown HG[2021]Cancelled

A message from the Committee DUFFTOWN HIGHLAND GAMES 2021 CANCELLED It is with great disappointment following much discussion and due consideration to the continuing Covid-19 situation the Committee has taken...

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UK Pipe Band Ch [2021] Cancelled

UK Championships - CANCELLED for 2021 In response to the current Coronavirus outbreak (CoVid-19), we have made the decision to cancel the 2021 United Kingdom Pipe Band Championships in Lurgan originally scheduled fo...

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British Pipe Band Ch[2021] Cancelled

The Royal Scottish Pipe Band Association - RSPBA   · British Championships - CANCELLED for 2021 In line with national guidance from the Scottish Government, and after discussions w...

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Inveraray HG [2021]Cancelled

Inveraray Highland Games - Cancelled 2021 The committee have decided that sadly in the current circumstances to cancel their event this year.  

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Strathmore HG [2021]Cancelled

It is with much disappointment that the Strathmore Highland Games Committee has taken the decision to cancel this year’s Strathmore Highland Games that were due to take place on 13th June 2021 at Glamis Castle. This is...

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Rosneath & Clynder HG[2021]Cancelled

Rosneath Highland Gathering - Cancelled 2021. Due to the current circumstances and continuing uncertainty of COVID 19 this year it is with much regret that we have decided to cancel RHPG on 18th July 2021. &n

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Isle of Skye HG [2021] Cancelled

Sadly and with much regret, we must announce that, after careful consideration, the decision has been taken that this year's Isle of Skye Highland Games WILL NOT take place. This is due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemi...

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Drumtochty HG [2021] Cancelled

2021 DRUMTOCHTY HIGHLAND GAMES CANCELLED UNFORTUNATELY THE COMMITTEE HAVE HAD TO MAKE THE DECISION TO CANCEL THIS YEARS GAMES. Due to current covid restrictions and not knowing what restric

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Old Meldrum HG [2021]Cancelled.

******BAD NEWS ALERT****** Well folks in these unbelievable times the committee have come to the decision to cancel the Sports again for this year. While it wasn’t a decision we wanted to make, it was t...

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Kenmore HG[2021]Cancelled

Kenmore Highland Games - Cancelled 2021 We had our AGM last night and as we are one of the early games we made the decision not to have Games this year.  

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Stonehaven HG[2021] Cancelled

STONEHAVEN HIGHLAND GAMES[2021]Cancelled It is with much disappointment that we have taken the decision to cancel the 2021 Stonehaven Highland Games. We will be back bigger and better in 2022.

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Lochcarron HG ]2021]Cancelled

Lochcarron Highland Games for 2021 is Cancelled  It will come as no surprise that we have cancelled the 2021 games, but we remain optimistic that we will return in 2022. This is the second year we have had to cancel...

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Tomintoul HG [2021 Cancelled]

179th TOMINTOUL HIGHLAND GAMES – 17th July 2021 - Cancelled Following our recent Committee Meeting and after much soul searching it is with deep regret that I have to advise that we will not hold our Games in ...

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Cupar HG [2021] Cancelled.

CANCELLATION OF CUPAR HIGHLAND GAMES 2021- It is with considerable regret that the Committee of Cupar Highland Games wishes to announce that the Games of 2021, due to take place in June, are now cancelled. Th...

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Craig Hardie - Thanks for the memories

CRAIG HARDIE - THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES For a decade the name of Craig Hardie, Dalgety Bay was a name that appeared with repetitive frequency among the grass track Highland Games cycling results. From the mid-no...

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BRIGADOON H.G. WILL LOOK TO GO AHEAD AS PLANNED IN APRIL 2021

Read article here https://www.southernhighlandnews.com.au/story/7091145/brigadoon-set-to-go-ahead-as-planned/

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OBITUARY HUGH FRASER - ABERLOUR HIGHLAND GAMES

Obituary: Aberlour mourns stalwart who dedicated himself to community for 30 years https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/moray/2801875/hugh-frase

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