9 hours
Multiple
Free Cancellation
Overview
Join us on a day tour to a real Highland Games where you can soak up the atmosphere and experience the excitement. The Games, or Gatherings, take place in towns and villages throughout the country and are a highlight of the Scottish calendar, making for a truly memorable day out amongst grand Highland scenery. 2025 Highland Games Schedule:Sunday 25th of May 2025 : Blair AthollSunday 8th of June 2025: GlamisSaturday 5th of July 2025: LussSunday 3rd of August 2025: Bridge of AllanSunday 17th of August 2025 : CrieffSaturday 6th of September 2025: BraemarSaturday 13th of September 2025: Pitlochery
Operated by
Highland Explorer Tours
Itinerary
Highland Games
The Highland Games are renowned the world over as a test of strength between Clans. These athletic contests date back over 900 years and the Games are a fantastic spectacle where you’ll see Highland dancing, pipe band displays, hammer throwing, tug-of-war and caber tossing. We have created a range of day tours based around these spectacular cultural events that include the best of our beautiful landscape. Each has its own local charm and character. Meet at 7:30AM for the Braemear Gathering and 8:00 for all of the other games, then leave Edinburgh and travel to the heart of our country to discover picturesque towns or villages. Spend the day mingling with the locals, admiring traditional Highland Dress and trying local specialities before arriving in Edinburgh at 8:30pm from the Braemar Gathering 5.45pm from the Highland Games. The drop-off location, where we say our good-byes, is a city- centre location. Our programme includes a visit to the world famous Braemar Gathering attended by members of the Royal Family since Queen Victoria first attended in 1848. (*Braemar Gathering departs at 08.00am and returns at approximately at 8.30pm) 2025Highland Games Schedule: Sunday 25th of May Blair Atholl GamesSunday 8th of June Glamis Saturday 5th of July LussSunday 3rd of August Bridge of AllanSunday 17th of August Crieff Saturday 6th of September Braemar Gathering ( Meet at 7:30am) Saturday 13th of September Pitlochery Meet at Radical Travel Sales Office on 60 High Street (The Royal Mile) EH1 1TB. Drop off will be in a city centre location.We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
Location
Departing from 60 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TB (60 High Street , Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1TB)
Duration
10 hours
Start Time
08:00
Address
60 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TH, UK
Experience
Inclusions
- Local Scottish Guide
- Entrance to the Games
- Downloadable Audio Guides are available in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish
Additional Information
- Departing from 60 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TB.
- Check-in at 7:30am
- We are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals. Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
- 2025 Highland Games Schedule
- Sunday 25th of May , Blair Atholl Highland Games
- Sunday 8th of June, Glamis Highland Games
- Saturday 5th of July, Luss Highland Games
- Sunday 3rd of August, Bridge of Allan Highland Games
- Sunday 17th of August, Crieff Highland Games
- Saturday 6th of September, Braemar Gathering
- Saturday 13th of September, Pitlochery Games
- Adults / Students must be over 18 at the time of travel.
- Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card.
- Please note that we cannot guarantee that people who have booked together will be seated together. We do ot allocate seats.
- It is very important to return to the coach on time at itinerary stops. Your guide will display the time that the bus departson a clock that will be visible. Our coach cannot wait for you.
- Travel insurance is recommended
- Please be advised that children under 5 years old may not take part in the tour, while anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
- There are no maximum age restrictions
- If you need organise to transport from your accommodation to our departure point please book it via the hotel concierge. We have had a lot of feedback from customers saying that Uber taxi’s are not showing up.
- Please arrive to check-in 15 minutes before departure
- Cancellation for this festival product: This tour will have a 50% cancellation fee if cancelled outside of 45 days from the departure date. Cancellations made 45 to 22 days prior to the departure date will have a 50% cancellation charge. If this product is cancelled 21 days or less prior to the departure date, the cancellation fee will be 100%.
- Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
- All tours apart from Braemar depart at 8:30am
- Braemar Highland Gathering tour departs at 8am
- Highland Games 2022 Schedule:
- Sunday 29th May 2022 : Blair Atholl Sunday 12th June 2022: Glamis Saturday 2nd July 2022: Luss Sunday 7th August 2022: Bridge of Allan Sunday 21st August 2022: Crieff Saturday 3rd September 2022: Braemar Saturday 10th September 2022: Pitlochery In this new, fast-changing Covid-19 era,to give you peace of mind,when you are travelling during these new times: All our guests are asked to follow hygiene practices recommended by the World Health Organization and local Government guidelines. • Regular washing of hands and sanitising when required • Please bring your own: o Hand sanitiser
- Update to COVID Government Guidelines in Scotland
- As per government guidelines, the use of masks whilst on our tour coaches is no longer compulsory. Should our staff or passengers wish to keep wearing masks whilst on the coach they can. We will keep the hand sanitiser and enhanced cleaning procedures in place. • Maintain social distancing. o You need to make the Guide aware if you develop any COVID like symptoms. • You need to make the Guide aware if you develop any Covid like symptoms.
Requirements
- Passport / Photo ID
- Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card.
- Travel Insurance
- Comfortable walking shoes, raincoat in case of light rain
Guide Languages
English
Portuguese
Chinese
Spanish
German
Italian
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.