Since they were first held in September 1852, with the exception of the period of the World Wars, Pitlochry Highland Games have been held annually on the 2nd Saturday in September.
Details can be found below:
Time: Gates open 9.15 am Games from 10.15 am to 5.00 pm
Tickets: Adult – £11.00; Child 5 to 16 years – £2.25; Cars – £5.00
Content:
No cover if wet. Wear Strong footwear
Plenty of food stalls around the Arena.
Highland Dancing Competitions - all day
Individual Piping Competitions - all day
Pipe Bands - Parade down Atholl Road from 11.30 hrs and Competition commences at 1.00 pm
Heavy Events - Tossing the Caber, Throwing the Hammer etc - these Events take place throughout the day
Track Events - Running, Cycling, Childrens Races etc
Tug o'War Championship – afternoon
Drum Majors Demo around 1645hrs if time permits
Massed Bands around 4.30 - 5pm.
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