A combination of strength and skill is involved in this event, as the competitor has to lift the caber, then balance it, and then toss it. The caber is a large wooden pole, similar to a telegraph pole, which is usually between 5 and 6 metres long and can weigh anything up to 60 kg. Tossing the caber is the most popular of the athletic events. Some other dance competitions will include the Flora MacDonald, the Scottish Lilt, the Earl of Erroll, Highland Laddie, and the Blue Bonnets. The Highland Fling was originally an imitation of a courting stag, so historically, Highland dances were danced only by men.īut a woman named Jenny Douglas entered a Highland dance competition in the late 19th century, and there’s been several female World Highland Dance Champions at the Cowal Gathering since 1948. This is a very technical dance form, requiring a lot of practice and training over a period of several years to perfect the intricate footwork. With great fun and the great food (and drink) that’s usually on offer, combined with the grandeur of the Scottish scenery, the Games are a ‘must-see’ visitor attraction. Nearly all the games feature a range of piping and drumming competitions, caber tossing, highland dancing, athletic events, and individual pipers and drummers. The massing of the pipe bands is probably what people remember most, but pipes and drums are not the only music to be heard at a gathering. In their original form the Games revolved around sport and athletic competitions, which remain an integral part of the events, symbolised by the caber toss, designed to build the muscle. The Highland Games developed in Victorian times after the Highland clearances, when many highlanders came south to Glasgow and other parts of the country, and many more made their way to America, Canada, and many other countries around the world. If you want to watch some of the best athletes and have a fun day out, then come to the Drumtochty Highland Games,referred to as the most friendly Games in the area and do not forget to bring your camera with you.Celebrating Scottish and Celtic culture, Highland Games are held not only in Scotland, but in many other countries throughout the world. Make it a day out and enjoy the combination of exciting entertainment and nature at its best. Lots of opportunities for young and not so young to join in on some open games. Held in the grounds of Drumtochty Castle in Drumtochty Glen just 2 miles outside Auchenblae, any visitor will agree, there is no better place to be, on the fourth Saturday in June.Ĭome and watch the athletes trying to break some more records. This is not only because of the top competitors attending and records broken but also for the all-round entertainment offered and the sheer beauty of the venue. Known as the friendliest Highland Games in the area they are firmly established in the Scottish Highland Games calendar as one of the most outstanding events. This has been the tradition for over 40 years. If it is the fourth Saturday in June it must be Auchenblae and the " Drumtochty Highland Games". Watch our Preview Video below Drumtochty Highland Games HIGHLAND DANCING ENQUIRIES TO:- MRS LINDSAY 01561340234. ******PLEASE NOTE DUE TO THE SURROUNDING TREES IT IS NOT ALWAYS POSSIBLE TO GET A SIGNAL FOR CARD MACHINE SO PLEASE BRING CASH - THE BAR WILL BE CASH ONLY*********** ADMISSION:- ADULT £12.00, CHILDREN AND OAP'S £6.00įAMILY TICKET (2 - ADULTS, 2 - CHILDREN) £30.00
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