Blairgowrie & Rattray Highland Games 2008
More information about the games this year has been added! If you are looking for the Highland Dancing registration forms, have a look in the Highland Dancing section.
The Hill Race page has also been added
Welcome to the Blairgowrie & Rattray Highland Games web site. The annual Games, a blend of spectacle and fun, take place on the first Sunday in September in beautiful Perthshire.
The games this year will be held on Sunday 7th September at Bogles Field, Essendy Road, Blairgowrie.
2008 will be a special year to attend the Blairgowrie and Rattray Highland Games. We look forward to welcoming The Clan Rattray, who will be turning up in force, and also a large delegation of visitors from Pleasanton, our Sister City in California.
On the website you will find information on how to get there, tickets, trade stands, the local area and much more. If you have a comment or query please see the Contact Details page where you can get in touch with us.
Whether you’re a local visitor or a tourist from overseas, you’ll find a very warm Highland welcome awaits you.
What Are The Scottish Highland Games?
Highland games are events held throughout the year in Scotland and other countries as a way of celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture and heritage, especially that of the Scottish Highlands. Certain aspects of the games are so well known as to have become emblematic of Scotland, such as the bagpipes, the kilt, and the heavy events, especially the caber toss. While centred on competitions in piping and drumming, dancing, and Scottish heavy athletics, the games also include entertainment and exhibits related to other aspects of Scottish and Gaelic culture.
Source: Wikipedia article on Highland Games
