Highland games and gatherings in Royal Deeside

Scotland’s Highland Games are renowned the world over as a unique event combining skills, culture, music and real Scottish hospitality

While the games still contain a very competitive element, the spectacle of Highland dancing and pipe bands combined with the tradition and excitement of the occasion make the Games a real highlight for any visitor lucky enough to be in Scotland at the right time

The origin of the Games are like most traditions lost in the mists of time – however the popularity of the Games is as strong as ever especially in the USA where there are many more Highland Games held than in Scotland!!

A typical Highland Games will include pipe band competitions, highland dancing and traditional feats of strength such as tossing the caber, throwing the hammer, the shot putt and a tug-of-war

For more information on the key Highland Games and Gatherings in Royal Deeside, click here

Royal Deeside Woodland Lodges

Lovely Woodland Self Catering Lodges in Royal Deeside

Our self catering log cabins are set in the Heart of Royal Deeside at the Eastern Gateway to the Cairngorm National Park. Located in the wee rustic village of Dinnet, our Woodland Lodges make an ideal base to visit and explore the many sporting and tourist activities Royal Deeside has to offer
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