events
This event involves throwing a large wooden pole end over end.
caber toss
This is the traditional garment worn by male competitors.
kilt
This small town hosts one of the most famous Highland Games.
Braemar
This traditional instrument is almost always played at the games.
bagpipe
The Highland Games celebrate this aspect of Scottish culture.
strength and heritage
In this event, competitors throw a heavy weight over a bar.
weight over bar
This bagpipe tune often opens the Highland Games ceremonies.
Scotland the Brave
these games are often attended by British royalty
Braemar Gathering
Highland dancers often wear these patterned items on their legs.
tartan hose
This monarch is a patron of the Braemar Gathering.
King Charles III
This event resembles Olympic shot put but uses a stone.
stone put
Highland Games usually begin with this formal entry of clans.
Parade of the Clans
This Scottish region is home to many games throughout summer.
the Highlands
These shoes are traditionally worn by Highland dancers.
ghillies
Highland Games can also include competitions in this art form.
Highland dancing
In this team event, two groups pull on opposite ends of a rope.
tug of war
This traditional ceremony ends the games
Closing Ceremony
Highland Games are now also held in this country across the Atlantic.
United States
Each clan has its own version of this patterned fabric
tartan
the Highland Games have inspired festivals in this southern hemisphere country.
New Zealand
This event tests how far a weight can be thrown using one hand.
weight for distance
This is shouted to start events and show clan spirit.
war cry
This Canadian province has a strong tradition of Highland Games.
Nova Scotia
This type of drum is used alongside bagpipes in pipe bands.
snare drum
This is the oldest recorded Highland Games, dating back to 1314.
Ceres Games