Events Aberdeen

Aberdeen Highland Games

The Aberdeen Highland Games are an integral part of the Grampian Games circuit and are delivered under the auspices of the Scottish Highland Games Association.

In 2010, Aberdeen's Highland Games celebrated it's 50th anniversary and in the years since the event has been continually enhanced.

Date, Opening Times, Location

The 2014 Highland Games will take place on Sunday 15th June 2014, 10.00am - 5.30pm at Hazlehead Park. Please click on the link for a location map of Hazlehead Park Aberdeen.

Highland Games 2014

Download the Aberdeen's Highland Games 2014 leaflet for all the details of this year's event.

There will be many stalls, events, family entertainment and displays at the 2014 Games including:

Traditional Events

Heavy events
Solo piping
Pipe band competition
Track and field events
Highland dancing
Scottish tug-o-war championship 725kg

Family Friendly Activities

Zip slide
Climbing wall
9 hole crazy golf
World famous flea circus
Medieval Realm
Scottish entertainment marquee
Wallace 700
Chainsaw wood carver
Portsoy boat festival stall
Walkabout balloon modellers
Fun fair
Plus much more

Participating in Events at The Games

There are many events taking places at the Games, from Caber Tossing, to Highland Dancing, to Piping. A comprehensive list of all the events and the entry requirements for competitors are detailed in the Competitors Programme 2014, which will be published here once available.

(Please note - advance entries will be closed from 11am on Friday 13th June. Entries on the day of the event will be accepted).

If you wish to participate in the Highland Games please download, complete and return the relevant entry form. Please note that if you wish to participate in the Heavy or Novice events you must be registered with the Scottish Highland Games Association and complete their entry form.

Highland Games Dancing Entry Form

Highland Games Solo Piping Entry Form

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Ticket Prices

Save time by going straight to the front of the queue at the entrance gate when you arrive on the day by purchasing your tickets in advance and online. Buy Highland Games tickets online

Entry prices on the day (cash only)

10.00am - 12 noon
Family £20 (2 Adults & up to 3 children)
Adult £8 / Child £3 / Under 5's free
After 12 noon
Family £24 (2 Adults & up to 3 children)
Adult £9 / Child £3 / Under 5's free

Refreshments at the Games

Food and drink available to purchase
Beer tent (over 18's only)

Trade & Charity Stalls

Trade Stalls will be selling food, gifts, arts and crafts and clothing. Local charities will also be present to update you on their work and offer you the chance to participate in their various fundraising activities.

Stalls have been allocated for this year's event but if you are a trade or charity and wish to enquire please email City Events

Transport

There is free car parking at the Highland Games. In addition, the Number 11 Bus, operated by First Group, and Number X17 Bus, operated by Stagecoach, both pass near Hazlehead Park. Please see the relevant web page for bus times.

Accommodation

If you are planning on staying in Aberdeen whilst the Games take place, please visit the Aberdeen City and Shire Hotel Association where you will be able to locate accommodation to meet your requirements.

Highland Games 2013

The Highland Games held in 2013 were a huge success with over 10,000 visitors attending on the day. Adults and children alike had a great day where they were able to participate in free activities such as riding Segways and trying out Zip Slides, along with great food and drink, shopping at the various stalls and taking in the great competitive events that were taking place. A full list of the results from the competitive event are available by selecting the Aberdeen Highland Games 2013 Results.