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Overview
Duration
9h 30min
Languages
German, Italian, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, French
Voucher type
mobile
What To Expect

Join us on a day tour to a real Highland Games where you can soak up the atmosphere and experience the excitement. The Games, or Gatherings, take place in towns and villages throughout the country and are a highlight of the Scottish calendar, making for a truly memorable day out amongst grand Highland scenery.

2025 Highland Games Schedule:

Sunday    25th of    May 2025 : Blair Atholl

Sunday      8th of    June 2025: Glamis

Saturday    5th  of  July 2025: Luss

Sunday       3rd of   August 2025: Bridge of Allan

Sunday     17th of   August 2025 : Crieff

Saturday    6th of   September 2025: Braemar

Saturday  13th of   September 2025: Pitlochery

What to remember

Important info

  • Passport / Photo ID

  • Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card.

  • Travel Insurance

  • Comfortable walking shoes, raincoat in case of light rain

  • Departing from 60 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TB**.**

  • Check-in at 7:30am

  • We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.

  • 2025 Highland Games Schedule

  • Sunday   25th of May ,             Blair Atholl Highland Games

  • Sunday     8th of June,             Glamis Highland Games

  • Saturday   5th of July,               Luss Highland Games

  • Sunday      3rd of August,         Bridge of Allan  Highland Games

  • Sunday    17th of August,         Crieff Highland Games

  • Saturday    6th of September,  Braemar Gathering

  • Saturday  13th of September,  Pitlochery Games

  • Adults / Students must be over 18 at the time of travel.

  • Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card.

  • Please note that we cannot guarantee that people who have booked together will be seated together. We do ot allocate seats.

  • It is very important to return to the coach on time at itinerary stops. Your guide will display the time that the bus departson a clock that will be visible. Our coach cannot wait for you.

  • Travel insurance is recommended

  • Please be advised that children under 5 years old may not take part in the tour, while anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • There are no maximum age restrictions

  • If you need organise to transport from your accommodation to our departure point please book it via the hotel concierge.  We have had a lot of feedback from customers saying that Uber taxi’s are not showing up.

  • Please arrive to check-in 15 minutes before departure

  • Cancellation for this festival product: This tour will have a 50% cancellation fee if cancelled outside of 45 days from the departure date. Cancellations made 45 to 22 days prior to the departure date will have a 50% cancellation charge. If this product is cancelled 21 days or less prior to the departure date, the cancellation fee will be 100%.

  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.

  • All tours apart from Braemar depart at 8:30am

  • Braemar Highland Gathering tour departs at 8am

  • Highland Games 2022 Schedule:

Sunday 29th May 2022 : Blair Atholl

Sunday 12th June 2022: Glamis

Saturday 2nd July 2022: Luss

Sunday 7th August 2022: Bridge of Allan

Sunday 21st August 2022: Crieff

Saturday 3rd September 2022: Braemar

Saturday 10th September 2022: Pitlochery

  • In this new, fast-changing Covid-19 era,to give you peace of mind,when you are travelling during these new times:
    All our guests are asked to follow hygiene practices recommended by the World Health Organization and local Government guidelines.
    • Regular washing of hands and sanitising when required
    • Please bring your own:
    o Hand sanitiser
  • Update to COVID Government Guidelines in Scotland

As per government guidelines, the use of masks whilst on our tour coaches is no longer compulsory.

Should our staff or passengers wish to keep wearing masks whilst on the coach they can.

We will keep the hand sanitiser and enhanced cleaning procedures in place.
• Maintain social distancing. o You need to make the Guide aware if you develop any COVID like symptoms.
• You need to make the Guide aware if you develop any Covid like symptoms.

included
What's included
included-item
* Local Scottish Guide * Entrance to the Games * Downloadable Audio Guides are available in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish
Cancellation Policy
can-cancel You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Highland Explorer Tours
Meeting Point

Edinburgh, EH1 1TB, Scotland, Edinburgh