THE PERTH HIGHLAND GAMES
PLUS
THE EUROPEAN PIPE BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
AUGUST 11th 2024 | South Inch, Perth
A great day out for the whole family!
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 the pipe band contest featuring international bands.
Plus explore our exciting trade stands and a delicious food court at our vibrant event!
PIPE BANDS FROM AROUND THE WORLD...
We’re delighted to be hosting the 2024 European Pipe Band Championships. Come along and see (and hear) this incredible spectacle that should bring over 130 pipe bands to the fair city.
What's on this year?
- The European Pipe Band Championships featuring pipe bands from all over the world
- Scottish Knight League battling it out in suits of armour
- Highland Dancing Competitions with a variety of traditional Scottish dances
- The famous caber toss - must be seen to be believed!
- Heavyweight throwing events featuring women's and junior's competitions
- Exciting rack events, including the 90m Scottish Sprint, 1000m Scottish Cycle
- An array of food and drink stalls selling Scottish delicacies and souvenirs
What does the day look like?
The Perth Highland Games runs from 9am until… well… it’s finished. This is usually after 5pm when we have a massed pipe band performance. Certain events run all day such as the Highland Dancing, the Heavyweight competitions and the Track and Field events. And of course, this year we have a LOT of pipe bands to get through so the air will be filled with the sound of the pipes all day long.
Unfortunately, we can’t tell you when the caber will be tossed due not knowing how many competitors will be taking part until the day.
