Excursions & day trips ,Culture & history ,Sightseeing & traditions

Highland Games tour from Edinburgh

60 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TB, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Overview

Duration

10h

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

What To Expect

You might have seen them in the movies, but this is your chance to see the Highland Games firsthand. Prepare to soak up the unique atmosphere and experience the excitement as you enjoy a truly memorable day celebrating the Highland scenery and culture.Leave Edinburgh behind and travel deep into the heart of Scotland to discover the picturesque towns and villages that host the Highland Games. You'll spend the day mingling with the locals, admiring the traditional Highland dress and trying Scottish specialities. The Highland Games date back over 900 years and are regarded as the ultimate test of strength between Clans.You'll embrace your inner Scot as you see Highland dancing, pipe band display, hammer throwing, tug-of-war and, of course, the iconic caber tossing before heading back to Edinburgh.Highland Games Programme 2024

Sun 26th May 2024 - Blair Atholl
Sun 9th Jun 2024 - Glamis
Sat 6th Jul 2024 - Luss
Sun 4th Aug 2024 - Bridge of Allan
Sun 18th Aug 2024 - Crieff
Sat 7th Sep 2024 - Braemar
Sat 14th Sep 2024 - Pitlochry

What to remember

Important info

Please arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes prior to the tour's departure time
Bring your passport or a valid ID card
Children under 5 years old cannot take part in this tour and anyone under 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult
Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark

What's included

Entrance to the Games. WiFi. Local guide

Know Before You Go

Highlights

Mingle with locals, sample classic dishes and admire the traditional garb. Get a taste of Scotland with the the caber toss, Highland dancing and bagpipe displays. Enjoy a memorable day celebrating Scottish scenery and culture

Operating days

Selected dates

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel your tour until 2 days in advance

Provider

Highland Explorer

Meeting Point

Radical Travel Office at 60 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB.