THE PERTH HIGHLAND GAMES
9th August 2026 | NORTH INCH, PERTH
THANKS TO OUR MAIN SPONSORS
We're celebrating 200 years of Perth Highland Games
Perth Highland Games is a premier event in the Scottish Highland Games calendar, held annually from May to mid-September. Enjoy traditional Heavyweight events like weight throwing and caber tossing, along with Highland dancing, foot races, cycle races, and much, much more!
Plus explore our exciting trade stands and a delicious food court at our vibrant event!
What's on?
- Medieval armoured combat brings full-contact knight battles to life, inspired by traditional tourneys.
- Highland Dancing and the Pipe Band Competition fill the park with colour, music and the unmistakable sound of Scotland throughout the day.
- Heavyweight events take centre stage, including the famous caber toss, women’s and junior competitions, and the chance to take on the Ardblair Stones yourself.
- Track events deliver fast-paced action, from sprint races to the Scottish Cycle Championships.
- Food, drink and trade stalls offer everything from Scottish delicacies to unique local finds.
TAKE PART IN THE ARDBLAIR STONES CHALLENGE...
One of Scotland’s toughest strength challenges is coming to Perth Highland Games.
The Ardblair Stones are nine concrete spheres ranging from 18kg to 152kg. Competitors race to lift each stone onto whisky barrels as fast as possible.
Think you are strong enough? You can try lifting the stones yourself during the day, or watch others take on the challenge.
Taking part and watching are both included with your entry to Perth Highland Games. No extra ticket required.
What does the day look like?
The Perth Highland Games runs from 9am until… well… it’s finished. This is usually after 5pm. Certain events run all day such as the Highland Dancing, the Heavyweight competitions and the Track and Field events.
And although we can’t tell you exactly when the caber will be tossed, we CAN say the whole day is full of things to see and do – plus you can get your hand stamped to get back in if you’d like to visit the city centre while you’re here!
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