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.

Date, Opening Times, Location

The 2015 Highland Games will take place on Sunday 21 June 2015, 10.00am - 5.30pm at Hazlehead Park. Please click on the link for a location map of Hazlehead Park Aberdeen.

Highland Games 2015

There will be many stalls, events, family entertainment and displays at the 2015 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 to be announced

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 2015, which will be published here once available.

(Please note - advance entries will be closed from 11am on Friday 19 June 2015. Entries on the day of the event will be accepted).

NB Application forms will be added shortly

Save with advanced tickets

Prices and special deals will be announced at the start of next year

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.

2015 Trade and Charity Applications will soon be invited. Please watch this space for details

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 2014

The Highland Games held in 2014 were a huge success with over 5,000 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. Highland Games 2014